Presentation Counts—Just Ask Galileo
Physics Magazine recently published my article Presentation Counts—Just Ask Galileo on the power of effective presentation. Here are some highlights: There was no equivalent of […]
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Quarantine Launched Newton’s Career and Can Help Yours, Too
Newton’s role in the history of physics is hard to underestimate. We use the adjective “Newtonian” to refer to whole chunks of the field, and […]
Hygiene Revolution and Career Self-Destruction: The Story of Ignaz Semmelweis
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
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?
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 […]