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‘Butterfly Wings on Every Eyelid’ - L’Oreal
Battery-powered Car
MRI of Brain Cancer
Physics explains how the universe works
Solar Power
‘Butterfly Wings on Every Eyelid’ - L’Oreal
Battery-powered Car
MRI of Brain Cancer
Solar Power
ShouId I major in physics?If so, what do I do next?
v Every one of you has the capability to graduate with a bachelor of science in physics.v Every one of you is welcome, regardless of other identities you hold in addition to that of
physics student.v Every one of you may access campus resources to smooth your path through UW and help
you transition to life beyond UW.
Prof. Marjorie [email protected]
Assoc Chair for UndergraduatesUndergraduate Faculty Advisor
20%
37%
1%4%
29%
9%
Chart TitleNo.
Yes, but I never applied to engineering. I decided I likedphysics better.Yes, I was a direct admit to engineering, but switched to (ordouble majored in) physics after arriving at UWYes, I was accepted into engineering after arriving at UW andlater switched to (or double majored in) physics.Yes, but I was not accepted into the engineering major of mychoice.Yes. I applied multiple times to engineering, but was notaccepted.
Did you ever seriously consider majoring in engineering?
Cohort: Physics majors who applied to graduate in 2017-18
No
Yes, I applied multiple times to engineering but did not get in.Since 2011:
49% PreSci37% PreEngr12% Other¯
Yes, I was accepted by engineering, but switched to (or double majored in) physics
Yes, but I was not accepted into the engineering major of my choice
Yes, but I never applied to engineering -- I decided I liked physics better (or I got in and then switched).
vReasons that tend not to work out well ...ØBecause you decided to do so in middle schoolØBecause engineering turned you downØBecause mom and dad said to
vGOOD reasonsØBecause you REALLY want to WHY the world worksØBecause the list of courses you REALLY want to take at
UW gets you a physics degree (or at least close to one)ØBecause you checked out a number of other options, and
you like physics the best
UW offers 606 degree options across 314 programs
http://www.bls.gov
Annual Salary Distribution2016 – Bureau of Labor Statistics
200150100500Annual Income (k$)
Petroleum EngrLawyer
PhysicistComp Hardware
AstronomerEconomist
Mat'l SciChem EngrElect EngrMat'l Engr
Database AdminPhysics Prof
Mech EngrBiochem/phys
ProgrammerMedical Sci
CS ProfChemist
Environ. SciAccountant
Web DeveloperEE Tech
Conservation SciHS Teacher
LibrarianComputer Support
ParalegalChem Tech
Fraction of Incomes10 25 50 75 90
Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016
UW Physics 2016-17 Grads[On Grad Application (N=169)]
National Data 2013-14 Grads(aip.org/statistics)
Unemployed5%
Other Grad22%
Phys Grad32%
Work41%
National 2013-14
Phys Grad School
14%
Other School
14%
Work or School
30%
Work35%
Teach1%
Military6%
Life Science7%
CS/Math17%
Physical Sci26%
Engr13%
S&E Manager
7%
Teach3%
Technician7%
Other20%
MS (33,000)
Highest DegreeMS Physics
NSF Survey of College Graduates 2013 https://ncsesdata.nsf.gov/us-workforce/2013/index.html Tables 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Life Science
1%CS/Math
13%
Physical Sci14%
Engr14%
S&E Manager
8%Teach
3%
Technician9%
Other38%
BS (78,000)
Highest DegreeBS Physics
Life Science
6%
CS/Math8%
Physical Sci53%Engr
11%
S&E Manager
3%
Teach2%
Technician3%
Other14%
PhD (64,000)
Highest DegreePhD Physics
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE GETS YOU ALL OF THESE SKILLS!!
Field of EmploymentOne year post-BS
https://www.spsnational.org/career-resources
v Washington Employers that recently hired new physics bachelor recipientshttps://www.aip.org/statistics/washington
Source: AIP Statistical Reasearch Center, Initial Employment Surveys, classes 2012 thru 2016.
•Pellego•Physio-Control Inc•Procure Treatment Centers•Radiant Vision Systems•Raisbeck Engineering•Red Head Steering Gears•Rypyl•Silicon Mechanics•TecAce Software Ltd.•TigerStop•U. S. Army Corps of Engineers•United States Navy•University of Washington•Visiongate, Inc.•X2 Biosystems
•5celsius•AeroTEC•ALS Global•Amazon•Applied Motion Systems•Areva•Battelle•Boeing•Bombsheller•Chipton Ross•Comfort Institute•David Evans and Associates Inc.•Electroimpact, Inc.•Exotic Metals Forming Co.•Flexasoft
•Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center•Gravity Jack, Inc.•HopeSource•HP Inc.•Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation•Jacobs•L&S Engineering Associates, Inc.•Lockheed Martin•Logos Bible Software•Microsoft•Microvision•Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)•Northwest Medical Physics Center•Ozone International•Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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UW MIT UCB Cornell* UTA UCSB Rutgers Harvard* U Col UIUC UCLA UMd
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US Total/100
Data from AIP Statistics www.aip.org/statistics/undergraduate/enrollmentsPh
ysic
s BS
Deg
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vDeeper understanding of a subject
vBetter/different job prospects
vParticipate in the excitement of the intellectual frontier
vDON�T
ØAssume automatic faculty position
ØDrift into graduate school
ØJust go to get a student visa
You are here
Grad School GOALS
vHow long?Ø5 – 7 yr to PhD; 2 yr to M.S.
vCost?ØYou get paid (and your tuition does, too)
vRequirements?ØComprehensive track PLUS more electivesØPhysics GPA >~3.5
• UW Physics PhD Admits: average = 3.85; none below 3.4Ø3 Excellent letters of recommendationØResearch experience
Most Common Activities:• solving complex problems• managing projects• writing for a technical audience
https://www.spsnational.org/career-resources https://www.aip.org/career-resources
v Goals and objectives: Why do you want to major in physics (or anything else)?
v Past academic performance: What has gone well for you? What has not? What is your assessment of what makes a difference? Were you hampered by inadequate high school preparation? Did you have significant non-academic time commitments? How can you remedy this?
v Successes not on your transcript: What leadership, family, volunteer, or work accomplishments are you proud of? What skills can be transferred to physics?
v Support network: What academic and social resources will you use to support your future success in the physics major?
All of you should think about these items. If you declare a physics major by petition, we make you write about them.
v ComprehensiveØGraduate school in physics or astronomyØ Full range of physics and math
v AppliedØ Technical job at B.S. level or M.S. in engineeringØMore flexibility in electives
v TeachingØCommunicate science to HS or general audienceØPhysics by Inquiry sequence
v BiologicalØMedical school or grad school in biophysicsØ 7 quarters of biology and chemistry in addition to physics core
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Old (N=8)Comp (N=59)
Appl (n=53)Bio (N=14)
Teach (N=3)Everyone (N=137)
2016: 1.19 ± 0.91How satisfied are you with your choice of physics as a major?
(-2 = very dissatisfied, +2 = very satisfied)
210-1-2
Please grade the Physics Dept. on the following items.
2017: 1.25 ± 0.85
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Welcoming AtmosphereInstructors' Concern for Students
Quality of InstructionContent and Quality of the overall program
Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent
2018: 1.25 ± 0.85
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Math
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12 phys cr> 200
224
M307/A351M308/A352M309/A353M324/A401
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Math menu
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MM: Bio = 1 + 228Comp, Teach = 2 + 228Appl = 3 from 228 + MM
Cohort = 331 physics grads 2011-2015 with 227 since 2009
Cohort = 423 Physics B.S. 2011-201524000 UW Grads 2011-2015
Physics majors are more likely to stay extra year than overall UW
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Time to Physics 227
High School Community College Running Start 4 Yr Transfer
vStaff AdvisorsØMargot Nims
• All undergraduate issues
ØCatherine Provost• All graduate issues• Grad school-related UG issues
vFaculty AdvisorØProf. Marjorie Olmstead
• advice from a faculty member• petition admission to major• waivers and substitutions; transfer credit equivalency
vProgram AssistantØPaula Newcomer
vPhysics Student Services ResourcesvDeclaring a Major
ØTranscript-based admissionØPetition-based admission
vChoosing a Degree OptionØApplied, Comprehensive, Teaching, Biological
vDegree requirements
Details are on the department website: https://phys.washington.edu/
Prof. Marjorie Olmstead
[email protected] C141
To find these slides (in a day or two) and info about the physics major, go to
www.phys.washington.edu & click on “UNDERGRADUATE”, then Forms and Presentations.
Spring Quarter Office HoursSign up at phys-calendar.phys.Washington.edu
Tues: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Wed: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Thu: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fri drop-in: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm