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[PAST EVENT] Physics Colloquium - Crystal Bailey (APS)
September 11, 2015
4pm - 5pm
Abstract:
Physics degree holders are among the most employable in the world, often doing everything from managing a research lab at a multi-million dollar corporation, to developing solutions to global problems in their own small startups. Science and technology employers know that with a physics training, a potential hire has acquired a broad problem-solving skill set that translates to almost any environment, as well as an ability to be self-guided and -motivated so that they can teach themselves whatever is needed to be successful at achieving their goals. Therefore it's no surprise that up to 70% of physics graduates find employment in private sector, industrial settings.
Nevertheless, few students graduate with a robust awareness of careers outside of the academic realm, or with additional skills which will increase their workforce competitiveness among other STEM graduates. In this talk, I will explore less-familiar (but more common!) career paths for physics graduates, and will provide information for students--and their faculty mentors--on how we can do more to prepare our students for a diverse range future career outcomes.
Physics degree holders are among the most employable in the world, often doing everything from managing a research lab at a multi-million dollar corporation, to developing solutions to global problems in their own small startups. Science and technology employers know that with a physics training, a potential hire has acquired a broad problem-solving skill set that translates to almost any environment, as well as an ability to be self-guided and -motivated so that they can teach themselves whatever is needed to be successful at achieving their goals. Therefore it's no surprise that up to 70% of physics graduates find employment in private sector, industrial settings.
Nevertheless, few students graduate with a robust awareness of careers outside of the academic realm, or with additional skills which will increase their workforce competitiveness among other STEM graduates. In this talk, I will explore less-familiar (but more common!) career paths for physics graduates, and will provide information for students--and their faculty mentors--on how we can do more to prepare our students for a diverse range future career outcomes.