What Should I Do This Summer for Career Growth in Physics?

  • Thread starter Thread starter dreamfulmirag
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Employment Summer
AI Thread Summary
A student pursuing a B.A. in Physics is seeking advice on summer opportunities, particularly in research, given their current focus on Mechanics and limited background. It's noted that while Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are valuable, there are numerous other research positions available that may require basic data collection, making them accessible even for those with limited experience. If research opportunities are not attainable, alternative summer jobs can provide significant benefits, such as improving pay, gaining experience, and developing transferable skills like teaching and leadership, which can be advantageous for future academic and career pursuits, including a potential master's in Electrical Engineering.
dreamfulmirag
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
Hey I'm intending to get a B.A. in Physics and have started taking courses within the major
this semester. Since I'm starting out in Mechanics, I didn't think that I had a good enough background to apply for REUs. Any advice on what I should do this summer (I can't afford to take classes)? After getting my degree, I'm tossing around the idea of getting a masters in Electrical Engineering.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
One thing about research postions is that there are a lot more of them than just the REUs and sometimes they just need a person to do some really basic data collection work so don't automatically discredit yourself if you really want to do something research-oriented.

If you can't get something research-oriented, there are other factors that are of equal or even more importance, such as pay or experience. Even if you're dead set on being a physicist for the rest of your life a job as a summer camp councillor can help you develop teaching and leadership skills and can be a lot of fun too.
 

Thread 'Working for defense company?'

I don't know if anyone on here works for any of the well known defense companies of your country, whichever country you are from?? Also, if you choose to work in one, do you think the engineering education provide from your school would adequately prepare you for the job. What do I mean by that? Well if you work at say Lockheed Martin and you work in the latest iteration of a missile or if you work at Pratt & Whitney, they assign you to work in the team helping out with building the jet...
View full post »

Thread 'Physics Major Considering Masters in EE -- Need help!'

Hello, I graduated from undergrad a few years ago with a Major in Physics and minor in Electrical Engineering. I tried to get experience working on and testing circuits through my professor who studied Neutrinos, however covid caused the opportunity to go away and I graduated with no experience or internships. I have attempted to break into the engineering industry with no success. Right now I am considering going for a Masters in Electrical Engineering and I need advice on if this would be...
View full post »

Thread 'Is a career in Optics/Photonics engineering right for me?'

So lately, my interest in the realm of optics/optoelectronics/photonics engineering has grown and I have started to seriously consider pursuing a career in the field. I have done a bit of career research and also have done some learning on the side to gather more knowledge on these topics. However, I have some questions on what a career in these fields would look like, and I wanted to find out more about this area to know what I would be getting myself into if I did make the choice to pursue...
View full post »

Similar threads

Physics What are the Options for a PhD student who missed Postdoc Deadlines?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Physics Should I apply to do an astrophysics PhD or stick with an engineering job?
Replies
28
Views
2K
Physics Need career guidance after masters in physics
Replies
18
Views
4K
What companies hire freshman for summer internships?
Replies
2
Views
2K
Job Skills How do I make myself more employable?
Replies
18
Views
3K
Physics I need guidance from Medical Physicists for my career growth
Replies
2
Views
2K
Job Skills Possibilities of a Career in Physics/Engineering
Replies
21
Views
4K
Physics Lost undergrad looking for advice on career path and grad school
Replies
5
Views
3K
Physics Advice on pursuing physics faculty position
Replies
5
Views
1K
Job Skills After a BS in physics, what are the skills needed for employment?
Replies
11
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top