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Dr. Emily Dunkel Talks about NASA, Data Science, and the Two-Body Problem

May 30, 2017 Matthew Thompson 0

Dr. Emily Dunkel currently works as a data scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She arrived there after a career journey with many twists and […]

Dr. Brooke Haag’s Journey from Teaching Physics to STEM Evangelism

April 25, 2017 Matthew Thompson 0

Dr. Brooke Haag has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Sonoma State University, a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the University of California, Davis, and […]

Muons to Motorists: An Interview with Data Scientist Scott Aefsky

March 21, 2017 Matthew Thompson 0

Dr. Scott Aefsky has a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from Clarkson University and Ph.D. in physics from Brandeis University. Since completing his doctorate, […]

Real Life Paths to Landing Jobs

August 22, 2016 Matthew Thompson 0

Finding a new job is often a messy and non-linear process. The infographic below explores five eclectic examples of successful real-world job hunts. I hope they […]

Eyeing the Exit: When to Convert Your Physics Career from Learning to Earning

February 14, 2016 Matthew Thompson 0

How long should I stay in school and on the academic track?  I asked myself this question many, many times throughout college, graduate school, and […]

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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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