What Physicists Do
Physics 123 Spring 2021
(First 5 weeks) Wednesdays, 7 pm on Zoom
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 will be on Zoom on Wednesdays at 7 pm. The only requirement to receive credit, 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 afterward. Questions: Jay Tasson, Olin 227, x5251.
April 14th:
Jami Valentine “Resilience: Succeeding in Physics During Difficult Times”
The 2020-21 academic year has been a particularly challenging year for many. Resilience is a skill that each of us has, and that we can all stand to improve to benefit our wellbeing.. This talk will discuss techniques for building resilience and defining personal success, with examples from my life and career path in Physics. I l will also discuss intellectual property as a career field and provide an introduction to patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.