Dr. Emily Dunkel Talks about NASA, Data Science, and the Two-Body Problem
Dr. Emily Dunkel currently works as a data scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She arrived there after a career journey with many twists and […]
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Dr. Brooke Haag’s Journey from Teaching Physics to STEM Evangelism
Dr. Brooke Haag has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Sonoma State University, a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the University of California, Davis, and […]
Muons to Motorists: An Interview with Data Scientist Scott Aefsky
Dr. Scott Aefsky has a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from Clarkson University and Ph.D. in physics from Brandeis University. Since completing his doctorate, […]
Real Life Paths to Landing Jobs
Finding a new job is often a messy and non-linear process. The infographic below explores five eclectic examples of successful real-world job hunts. I hope they […]
Eyeing the Exit: When to Convert Your Physics Career from Learning to Earning
How long should I stay in school and on the academic track? I asked myself this question many, many times throughout college, graduate school, and […]