Physics/Astronomy 

Career Connections guides are developed to assist you in planning your academic career to prepare you for entry into your chosen career field. Selected Career Connections guides are listed below; visit the Career Center's Career Connections site for a complete list of available resources.

• Environmental Science
  "Environmental science is a very diverse field, and no one job description will accurately describe the typical responsibilities, training, and focus of all environmental scientists. An environmental scientist has an interest in natural resources and often has formal training in geology, biology, and/or chemistry. He or she may have various job titles such as wildlife biologist, soil conservationist, hydrogeologist, land manager, wildlife technician or manager, game warden, environmental biologist or geologist, ecologist, or environmental impact assessor." A physics background, for instance, is helpful-to-necessary necessary for atmospheric sciences and study of climate change.


• Journalism
  If you want to write for the popular media on scientific topics, consider a physics/astronomy-to-journalism path.


• Medicine
  A background in physics can lead to a career in medical imaging, for instance.


• Public Policy
  "Public policy encompasses the analysis and management of public problems. At its most simple this means seeking to understand and resolve the problems that arise when people form societies. At its most complex this means trying to find a balance between core social values (such as liberty or equality), environmental concerns, and political constraints."