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Interview: From Biology to Programming, Sysadmin, and Life in New Mexico
What got you interested in biology?
I was an amateur naturalist as a kid. I…

Real Research in Unexpected Places; Boat Ramps
Read part 1 -Backyards, Barns, Bayous
Air Force Academy appointment
When I was offered a job at the Air Force Academy, it seemed like an opportunity to…

A Guide to Going Back to School For Math or Science
Motivations for creating the series
I came to Physics Forums originally to read ZapperZ’s thread about becoming a physicist back in 2013. It was one…

Doubt, Discouragement, and Perseverance in STEM Careers
Doubt, as odd as this may sound, can be essential to living. We all make decisions and later question whether we made the right choice; doubt helps influence…

False Physics Major Dichotomy: Theorist or Experimentalist?
Figure showing links between ballistic pressure waves and traumatic brain injury.Many physics majors believe that pursuing a Ph.D. in…

CV Tips for Physicists: Secure Postdoc & Research Jobs
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…

Postdoctoral Positions: How to Succeed as a Physicist
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…

Physics PhD Job Search: Start Well Before Graduation
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…

Should You Do Science for Love or for Money
While I served on the math faculty of the US Air Force Academy, we invited numerous cadets to participate in self-funded research…

APS March & April Meetings: Guide for Physics Grad Students
Overview of the APS March and April Meetings
I'll try not to make a habit out of this, but I believe there's something to add to this chapter of the…

How to Publish in a Physics Journal (Addendum)
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year of College
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Presenting Physics Research: Conference Tips for Students
Part I: Early Physics Education in High Schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year of College
Part III: Mathematical Preparations
Part IV: The…

Guide to Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals
From Concept to Manuscript
You've done the science. You had an idea, performed an extensive literature review, designed an experiment, ran the experiment,…

Careers with a Physics Degree: Alternatives & Advice
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…

Physics Graduate Assistantships: TA vs RA Explained
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year of College
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How to Become a Medical Physicist in 3653 Easy Steps
For many physics students, Medical Physics is that branch of the discipline that seems to hover in the no-man's land between academia and "industry." It's…
