1 - Physicist - by Allen Cheng 2,3 - OVERVIEW Conduct research and experiments to understand the nature of the universe Explore principles governing motion, energy, and interactions of matter Teach students the science of physics Can work as space scientists, optical engineers, or government employees Conduct experiments relating to the nature of the universe 4 - Education and Training Knowledge in the laws and principles of physics Knowledge in mathematics, English, engineering, technology, computers, and electronics Ph.D. is required for a research position A Master’s degree is required for jobs requiring a physics background 5 - Salary Average annual salary - $89,400 Average annual salary (employed by Federal Government) - $118,971 Potential salary - $159,400 6 - Outlook and Growth Potential Stable outlook – projected employment of 15,600-18,100 (from 2008-18) 16% growth potential (from 2008-18) 7 - Related Careers Medical Physicists Health Physicists Seismologist Geophysicists Astronomers 8 - Are YOU Fit for the Job? Qualities: Investigative Realistic Conventional Described as: Intelligent Introverted Loves to: Explore things and events Avoids: Work that does not have clear directions 9 - Trivia In 1905, Albert Einstein, published his revolutionary Theory of Special Relativity The moon technically does not orbit the Earth; The two bodies actually both orbit around their common centre of gravity Light, in one year, travels about 9,500,000,000,000 kilometers (9.5 x 10^12 km) 10 - Summary Job Description – Conduct research to understand the nature of the universe Teach students physics Education – Knowledge in physics, math, English, engineering, and technology Ph.D. in physics Salary and Outlook – Average annual salary - $89,400 Stable outlook 16% growth potential from 2008 to 2018 Related Careers – Medical Physicists Health Physicists Seismologist Geophysicists Astronomers 11 - Ending Thank you for watching this presentation! “The man who believes he can do something is probably right, and so is the man who believes he can’t.” -Anonymous

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