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“Don’t Become a Scientist” 20 Years Later

February 24, 2021 Matthew Thompson 0

I first read Jonathan Katz’s article Don’t Become a Scientist! around twenty years ago, when I was in graduate school. I ignored his advice and […]

Presentation Counts—Just Ask Galileo

November 29, 2020 Matthew Thompson 0

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 […]

Will getting a PhD narrow my career options?

June 28, 2019 Matthew Thompson 1

I was recently a panelist for the “Meet Your Future” session at this year’s American Physical Society March Meeting. The session is designed to give […]

Communicating Like Your Career Depends on It

February 27, 2019 Matthew Thompson 0

Years ago, I had a boss who was not a great communicator. I distinctly remember one preparation session we had for a review committee meeting. […]

How Erez Kaminski Launched his Early Career in Data Science and Biotechnology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

November 25, 2018 Matthew Thompson 0

Erez Kaminski is currently a Strategic Planning and Operations Manager at Amgen, a major biotechnology company. He moved to Amgen after a two-year stint at […]

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Matthew Thompson is a physicist and leader who has worked in academia, national labs, and private industry.  He has learned a lot of career lessons along the way and likes to share them in the interest of building a prosperous community of physical scientists. Read More

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