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The document describes several individuals' career paths involving physics. December worked in global development after traveling internationally. She is now a project manager working on medical devices. Evelynn got a master's in software engineering and PhD in history of science, and now researches intersections of science, technology, race and gender. Thomas is a high school physics teacher who finds the subject and teaching critical thinking equally valuable. Didi uses his physics and art training in architecture, contributing to designs worldwide.

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APS Physics Insight Slidshow - April 2020
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight December found a job at a biotech startup straight out of college. She traveled to several countries to teach science and English and to support humanitarian work.This fueled her passion for a career in global development with strong social responsibility. Now, December is a project manager working on a device to treat brain aneurysms and strokes!
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight • Critical thinking and ability to quickly integrate difficult concepts • Developing and managing budgets • Collaboration and communication with multiple teams • Working and communicating with stakeholders • Managing projects and staff
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight 52% 29% 19% Percent PrivateSector 32 College&University 4 HighSchool Teaching 3 ActiveMilitary 3 Government 3 Other 2 Unemployed, Seeking 5 Percent Engineering 9 Other Science&Math 5 Education 2 Other 3 Percent Physics 25 Astronomy 4 Workforce GraduateStudy Astronomyor Physics GraduateStudy Other Fields aip.org/statistics
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Want to prepare for a real-world job? IMPact connects you with an industrial physicist who can provide advice, information, and guidance for pursuing an industry career. Visit impact.aps.org to: • Register as a Mentee • Search for a Mentor • Manage your account
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight After getting a Master’s from MIT, Evelynn worked as a software engineer. Craving a deeper understanding of technology and its impact on society, she pursued a PhD in the history of science. Currently, Evelynn conducts research on the intersections of science, technology, race, and gender and has served as a dean at Harvard University!
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight An ultrasound uses sound waves sent and reflected in the body to create an image. In order for the wave to transmit smoothly from the probe, a gel is required. MIT researchers have eliminated the gel use by pioneering new technology. Light Ultrasound initiates the sound wave with a laser pulse and detects the reflection using skin vibrations!
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Combining his passion to give back to society with his love for physics,Thomas became a high school teacher. When teaching, he finds the physics material to be just as useful as the critical thinking skills taught in science courses. Advice for students: Take different types of science courses and build communication skills through outreach activities.
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight • Creating lesson plans • Developing demonstrations and labs • Assessing and evaluating • Teaching and communicating • Critical thinking and problem solving
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Like teaching? Did you know that you can get a job almost anywhere in the U.S. or abroad as a science teacher? Visit getthefactsout.org to: • Learn about how to become a teacher • Get facts and data about teaching • Find other great resources
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight The alternating current from a wall outlet goes through a coil in the toothbrush holder, producing a magnetic field with field lines coming in and out of the holder. This magnetic field induces an alternating current in another coil inside the toothbrush, which gets converted to a direct current, ready to charge the battery!
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Obtaining a bachelors in physics while also taking and appreciating art classes led Didi to pursue a Masters in architecture. He gained a sense of practicality as well as evaluation skills from his physics training that help guide his work. Didi has contributed to designs all over the world, including the Grand Louvre in Paris! Louvre: Benh Lieu Song
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Want to know what’s going on in physics, who’s doing what in physics, and the physics of everyday things? Follow Physics Central onTwitter: @PhysicsCentral Like our Facebook page: facebook.com/PhysicsCentral
TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Common themes for career success included hard work, persistence, education, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, while the most common barrier to success in the private sector was reported to be lack of interpersonal skills. [Source: aip.org/statistics] While a physics PhD provides excellent technical training, the private sector also greatly values interpersonal skills!

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APS Physics Insight Slidshow - April 2020

  • 2. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight December found a job at a biotech startup straight out of college. She traveled to several countries to teach science and English and to support humanitarian work.This fueled her passion for a career in global development with strong social responsibility. Now, December is a project manager working on a device to treat brain aneurysms and strokes!
  • 3. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight • Critical thinking and ability to quickly integrate difficult concepts • Developing and managing budgets • Collaboration and communication with multiple teams • Working and communicating with stakeholders • Managing projects and staff
  • 4. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight 52% 29% 19% Percent PrivateSector 32 College&University 4 HighSchool Teaching 3 ActiveMilitary 3 Government 3 Other 2 Unemployed, Seeking 5 Percent Engineering 9 Other Science&Math 5 Education 2 Other 3 Percent Physics 25 Astronomy 4 Workforce GraduateStudy Astronomyor Physics GraduateStudy Other Fields aip.org/statistics
  • 5. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Want to prepare for a real-world job? IMPact connects you with an industrial physicist who can provide advice, information, and guidance for pursuing an industry career. Visit impact.aps.org to: • Register as a Mentee • Search for a Mentor • Manage your account
  • 6. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight After getting a Master’s from MIT, Evelynn worked as a software engineer. Craving a deeper understanding of technology and its impact on society, she pursued a PhD in the history of science. Currently, Evelynn conducts research on the intersections of science, technology, race, and gender and has served as a dean at Harvard University!
  • 7. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight An ultrasound uses sound waves sent and reflected in the body to create an image. In order for the wave to transmit smoothly from the probe, a gel is required. MIT researchers have eliminated the gel use by pioneering new technology. Light Ultrasound initiates the sound wave with a laser pulse and detects the reflection using skin vibrations!
  • 8. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Combining his passion to give back to society with his love for physics,Thomas became a high school teacher. When teaching, he finds the physics material to be just as useful as the critical thinking skills taught in science courses. Advice for students: Take different types of science courses and build communication skills through outreach activities.
  • 9. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight • Creating lesson plans • Developing demonstrations and labs • Assessing and evaluating • Teaching and communicating • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • 10. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Like teaching? Did you know that you can get a job almost anywhere in the U.S. or abroad as a science teacher? Visit getthefactsout.org to: • Learn about how to become a teacher • Get facts and data about teaching • Find other great resources
  • 11. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight The alternating current from a wall outlet goes through a coil in the toothbrush holder, producing a magnetic field with field lines coming in and out of the holder. This magnetic field induces an alternating current in another coil inside the toothbrush, which gets converted to a direct current, ready to charge the battery!
  • 12. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Obtaining a bachelors in physics while also taking and appreciating art classes led Didi to pursue a Masters in architecture. He gained a sense of practicality as well as evaluation skills from his physics training that help guide his work. Didi has contributed to designs all over the world, including the Grand Louvre in Paris! Louvre: Benh Lieu Song
  • 13. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Want to know what’s going on in physics, who’s doing what in physics, and the physics of everyday things? Follow Physics Central onTwitter: @PhysicsCentral Like our Facebook page: facebook.com/PhysicsCentral
  • 14. TM Learn more: go.aps.org/deeperInSight Common themes for career success included hard work, persistence, education, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, while the most common barrier to success in the private sector was reported to be lack of interpersonal skills. [Source: aip.org/statistics] While a physics PhD provides excellent technical training, the private sector also greatly values interpersonal skills!