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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Intellectual Property Primer: Trade Secrets

February 25, 2018 Matthew Thompson 0

Trade secrets are perhaps the most foreign type of intellectual property for those steeped in the academic culture. As discussed in the first installment of […]

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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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