October 2019 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
Hua Liu American Astronomical Society (AAS)
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In the October 2019 Issue
The Road Taken
Survey data show that PhD physicists find satisfaction in a wide range of careers, from academia to government to industry. — Anne Marie Porter and Susan White
Teaching Physics for Tomorrow: Equipping Students to Change the World
Why should engineers have all the fun? — Crystal Bailey and Douglas Arion
Cal-Bridge: Creating Pathways to the PhD for Underrepresented Students in Physics and Astronomy
The Cal-Bridge program connects promising juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups with STEM faculty mentors to help smooth the transition from undergraduate to graduate programs. — Alexander L. Rudolph
Ongoing Mentorship Works for Retaining Minorities in STEM
Improving the academic environment for marginalized groups is aided by a holistic approach and dedicated resources. — Toni Feder
Physics at Boeing Runs the Gamut from Lightning Strikes to Neuromorphic Processors, with a Dash of Metamaterials
Physicists are uniquely qualified to solve problems that require an understanding of the bigger picture. — David Kramer
Wind Analysis Links West Antarctic Ice Loss to Humans
Anthropogenic warming is reversing the predominant winds over the region and could explain the ice sheet’s destabilization. — Alex Lopatka
...and much more!