Ask the Expert "Take a broad curriculum in ceramics, plastics, metals, and composites rather than rushing to specialize in one area. As time goes on, plastics, metals and ceramics compete for many of the same applications - one must understand them all." Name: Edward Krause Title: Manager, Research & Development Employer: Pilot Industries, Inc. Education: 1987 - MS in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan 1986 - BS in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan Best Preparation: Though academic study is important, work ethic, self confidence/attitude and communication skills are all far more important. Getting First Job: My consulting work resulted in an offer that I chose over 3 other offers. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Edward K. Krause... 7:00 AM Get ready for work. 8:00 AM Arrive at work. 9:00 AM Individual work tasks. 10:00 AM Meeting - technical. 11:00 AM Meeting - technical. 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:00 PM Individual work tasks 2:00 PM Meeting - business. 3:00 PM Meeting - business. 4:00 PM Confer with /advise subordinates 5:00 PM Individual work tasks. 6:00 PM Head home or to daycare to pick up son. Evening Play with son, errands/tasks, exercise with wife.