About the Cover

In our sixth annual careers issue, our editors focus on career transitions. On page 30 , Richard Fitzgerald presents statistics on the career choices made by recent recipients of US physics degrees. On page 40 , Alex Lopatka presents firsthand accounts of the challenges involved with starting a first faculty position. And on page 50 , Toni Feder explores the stimulating effect that a mid-career change in research focus can have. (Image by Freddie Pagani.)