As fascinating as physics can be, it can also seem very abstract, but behind each experiment and discovery stands a real person trying to understand the universe. Join us at the Cavendish Laboratory on the first Thursday of every month as we get up close and personal with the researchers, technicians, students, teachers, and people that are the beating heart of Cambridge University’s Physics department. Each episode also covers the most exciting and up-to-date physics news coming out of our labs. If you want to know what goes on behind the doors of a Physics department, are curious to know how people get into physics, or simply wonder what physicists think and dream about, listen in! Join us on Twitter @DeptofPhysics using the hashtag #PeopleDoingPhysics.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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episode 25: The many paths from physics
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Today’s format is a little different to our usual episodes, as we’ve invited four Cavendish alumni for a panel discussion about all things physics and career development.
They’ll tell us about what they learnt at the Cavendish, their natural sciences and physics background, as well as how their doctoral research in physics shaped their careers and brought them to where they are today.
We’re joined by Aswathy Girija, commissioning editor at the Institute of Physics, Professor Kerstin Göpfrich, group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Joanne Baker, author of four popular science books and Chief Opinion Editor at Nature, and Emma Williams, professional development coach and careers expert who has a wealth of insight into not just her own journey, but those she mentors.
We hope that this conversation will give you valuable insights into the many paths and opportunities for people doing physics.
Useful links- Learn more about Kerstin Göpfrich's research at the Max Plank Institute for Medical Research
- You might also want to check out IOP Publishing and its portfolio of scientific journals
- Joanne Baker's is the author of '50 physics ideas you really need to know', and many more.
- If you are interested in getting some training yourself, Emma William's website is full of resources. If you are a postdoc you should also explore Hello postdocs - The Nerd Coach
- To learn more about the Cavendish Laboratory, or if you are interested injoining us or studying with us, go to the Cavendish website
- And finally, if you are a Cavendish Alumnus and you would like to share your journey with our listeners, please get in touch!
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Episode credits
Host: Simone Eizagirre Barker
Recording and Editing: Chris Brock
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