- #1
Broccoli21
- 80
- 1
Hello physics forums!
I'm a third year physics student (also double majoring in math), and after reading some (recent) threads regarding the viability of academic careers, am rather scared and confused as to what my future holds. I was originally interested in engineering (EE), but after my first year, focused on theoretical physics and pure math. I took a couple of engineering courses on the side (circuits and signal processing) but nothing much. I have done very well in coursework and research (high GPA, a publication, good recommendations) but I am still scared that my degree will end up being useless. If not physics, I would still love to work in solid-state research or physics-ey EE in general, but I'm getting the feeling that its too late for that to ever be an option. Is that true? Namely, is it even possible for me to get a masters or PhD in EE given a BS in physics and math? If so, how can I figure out if this is a good idea? Does anyone else here have similar experiences?
If it helps to know, my research is in string theory (black hole thermodynamics)...
I'm a third year physics student (also double majoring in math), and after reading some (recent) threads regarding the viability of academic careers, am rather scared and confused as to what my future holds. I was originally interested in engineering (EE), but after my first year, focused on theoretical physics and pure math. I took a couple of engineering courses on the side (circuits and signal processing) but nothing much. I have done very well in coursework and research (high GPA, a publication, good recommendations) but I am still scared that my degree will end up being useless. If not physics, I would still love to work in solid-state research or physics-ey EE in general, but I'm getting the feeling that its too late for that to ever be an option. Is that true? Namely, is it even possible for me to get a masters or PhD in EE given a BS in physics and math? If so, how can I figure out if this is a good idea? Does anyone else here have similar experiences?
If it helps to know, my research is in string theory (black hole thermodynamics)...