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Hygiene Revolution and Career Self-Destruction: The Story of Ignaz Semmelweis

April 27, 2020 Matthew Thompson 0

Most physical scientists probably don’t believe they have much to learn from a 19th-century Hungarian obstetrician. However, as it turns out, the life and work […]

The Effective Resume

February 26, 2020 Matthew Thompson 0

You’ve just heard about a perfect career opportunity and you know that you’re a prime candidate. Excitedly, you pull up your resume, make sure it’s […]

How do I become a manager?

November 30, 2019 Matthew Thompson 0

This question was on the mind of another graduate student who recently attended a panel on non-academic careers at a major physics conference. I found […]

Recruiters Not Calling? Market Pull vs. Candidate Push in Job Searches and Why It Matters

August 30, 2019 Matthew Thompson 0

I once had a conversation about career issues with a fellow STEM PhD who had spent many years in the world of business and technology […]

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 […]

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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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