What Physicists Do
Physics 123 Spring 2017
(First 5 weeks) Fridays, 6a (3:30-4:30), Olin 141
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to announce this year’s Physics 123 Line-up. “What Physicists Do” is our annual series of five lectures by invited speakers, many of whom are Carleton Physics alumni. It is intended to introduce students to a broad range of real-world physics and to give some perspective on the kinds of work done by people with a physics background. The course is open to all interested students who have taken PHYS 151; those considering a major in physics are particularly encouraged to enroll.
The presentations are in OLIN 141 on Fridays during 6th period (3:30-4:30pm). The only requirement, beyond attending five talks, is to read an assigned article beforehand and then to submit a short (one page) typed essay afterwards commenting on both the talk and the reading. Speakers will be available for informal discussions over refreshments afterward. Questions: Joel Weisberg, Olin 319, x4367, jweisber@carleton.edu
“A Scientifically Trained Mind Is A Terrible Thing to Waste”
As an African American inner-city student and All-Conference football recruit with a passion for musical theater, a knack for science and a flair for math, I began my college career intending to major in Fine Art. However, sometimes, roads take you where you never imagined. My career has taken me down a myriad of winding roads. From working after college for a major financial institution to running multi-million-dollar campaigns for colleges as a professional fundraiser, from graduating law school with honors to now practicing law as a solo practitioner specializing in estate planning, probate and personal injury, these meandering turns have shaped my professional acumen. The unique perspective I bring to solving issues for my clients puts me at an advantage. I am convinced that my degree in Physics and diverse background prepared me for a career path that other disciplines may not have afforded me.
This talk will focus on how I utilize my scientifically trained mind to navigate a path to success in a seemingly foreign, and often hostile, career.