Hygiene Revolution and Career Self-Destruction: The Story of Ignaz Semmelweis
Most physical scientists probably don’t believe they have much to learn from a 19th-century Hungarian obstetrician. However, as it turns out, the life and work […]
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Physicists and Storytelling
You might think the skill of “storytelling” has no place in the profession of physics. The very word conjures up uncomfortable thoughts of Hollywood and […]
Job Search Typology for Physicists
Every job search is different, but there are a few identifiable categories with degrees of difficulty ranging from easy to extremely difficult. Understanding which one […]
Living in the Organizational Matrix
The organizational technique of “matrix management” will almost certainly factor into any career spent in either private companies or national laboratories. From the scientist’s perspective, […]
Presentation Counts—Just Ask Galileo
Physics Magazine recently published my article Presentation Counts—Just Ask Galileo on the power of effective presentation. Here are some highlights: There was no equivalent of […]