The increasingly complex science and technology that is shaping today’s society is producing a great demand for scientists who can put their technical expertise to use in a scientific advisory firm. Michael Holman is an analyst at Lux Research. He conducts in-depth research on the commercialization of nanoscale science and technology, regularly interviewing key business and scientific leaders in the field. He works closely with clients in the industries including chemicals, scientific instrumentation, and medical devices to help them understand and profit from nanotechnology advances. He will provide an overview of what an analyst does, show how he employs his Ph.D. training and skills as an analyst and discuss why he choose to work for Lux Research.