What can physicists do?

Surprise: Physicists can do—and actually do—(almost) anything. They join startup companies, do research in the private sector and at national labs, and work in finance, data science, policy, museums, and the film industry. They are teachers, lawyers, science writers, and much more.

In this interview series, Physics Today is profiling physicists who opted for careers outside of academia. They discuss what motivated their decisions, how they got into their fields, how their physics backgrounds come into play, what skills they need, and how they like their jobs.

To suggest a physicist (bachelor’s degree or higher) for Physics Today to highlight in this series, please email pteditors@aip.org .