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What can you do with a Physics degree? Plenty—although the reality is that most people being trained in physics at the undergraduate, graduate, or even postdoctoral levels aren’t aware of the broad spectrum of opportunities available to them. The problem solving skills necessary to succeed in physics are sought after in a wide range of technology, financial, and industrial sectors.
This day will bring together current students and postdocs in theoretical physics with former students who have found great success in a wide range of different areas—from startups to big companies, finance, and even bestselling novels. Many of them were affiliated with Perimeter Institute and chose their career paths over opportunities in academia. Through a combination of talks and panel sessions, this day will showcase the many career possibilities available to young physicists, steps they can take to explore these options, and how to avoid the inevitable pitfalls.
Lunch will be provided, and there will ample opportunities to ask questions and network.
Registration for this event is now closed.
- Erin Bow, Writer
- Gary Brock, University of Waterloo
- Jennifer Dodd, Maker Festival
- Jorge Escobedo, Canopy Labs
- Amir Feizpour, Royal Bank of Canada
- Heather Galt, Communitech Corporation
- Jonathan Hackett, Bank of Montreal
- Ann Kallin, Intel Corporation
- Sonia Markes, QED Consulting
- Joel Martin, National Research Council Canada
- Brigette Riley, SpaceX
- Mike Serbinis, League
- Rene Stock, Scotiabank
- Jozef Straus, Adarsan Holdings
- Kyle Tate, Shopify
- Imogen Wright, Hyrax Biosciences
- Ahmed Abouelkomsan, Perimeter Institute
- Eugene Adjei, Perimeter Institute
- Tibra Ali, Perimeter Institute
- Gwyneth Allwright, Perimeter Institute
- Júlia Alsina, Perimeter Institute
- Seth Kurankyi Asante, Perimeter Institute
- Chukwuemeka Asogwa, University of Waterloo
- Alvaro Ballon, Perimeter Institute
- Chenfeng Bao, Perimeter Institute
- Jacob Barnett, Perimeter Institute
- Yilber Fabian Bautista, Perimeter Institute
- Matthew Beach, Perimeter Institute
- Ashley Bemis, McMaster University
- Pablo Bosch, Perimeter Institute
- Christina Bouda, Perimeter Institute
- Mike Brown, Perimeter Institute
- Nathan Brunetti, McMaster University
- Vladimir Calvera, Perimeter Institute
- Sylvain Carrozza, Perimeter Institute
- Elijah Cavan, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Juan Cayuso, Perimeter Institute
- Lila Chergui, Perimeter Institute
- Frank Corapi, Perimeter Institute
- Paulina Corona Ugalde, Perimeter Institute
- Eamonn Corrigan, University of Guelph
- Karl Davidson, University of Guelph
- Melanie Demers, McMaster University
- Lorenzo Di Pietro, Perimeter Institute
- Kfir Dolev, Perimeter Institute
- William Donnelly, Perimeter Institute
- Nicole Drakos, University of Waterloo
- Matthew Duschenes, Perimeter Institute
- Stavros Efthymiou, Perimeter Institute
- Vincent Emond, University of Guelph
- Job Feldbrugge, Perimeter Institute
- William Forrest, University of Waterloo
- Jérémie Francfort, Perimeter Institute
- Adrián Franco Rubio, Perimeter Institute
- Thomas Fraser, Perimeter Institute
- Boris Georgiev, University of Waterloo
- Mark Girard, University of Waterloo
- Christophe Goeller, Perimeter Institute
- Ana Golubeva, Perimeter Institute
- Thomas Gonda, Perimeter Institute
- Daryl Good, University of Guelph
- Finnian Gray, Perimeter Institute
- Jordan Hanania, University of Guelph
- Markus Hauru, Perimeter Institute
- Lauren Hayward Sierens, Perimeter Institute
- Hao He, McMaster University
- Tuyen Hoang, University of Waterloo
- Alexandre Homrich, Perimeter Institute
- Florian Hopfmueller, Perimeter Institute
- Qi Hu, Perimeter Institute
- Aurora Ireland, Perimeter Institute
- Nafiz Ishtiaque, Perimeter Institute
- Puttarak Jai-akson, Perimeter Institute
- Cheryne Jonay, Perimeter Institute
- Gregory Kaplanek, Perimeter Institute
- Mansour Karami, Perimeter Institute
- Eva Kasanda, Universityof Guelph
- Stephanie Keating, Perimeter Institute
- Ravi Kunjwal, Perimeter Institute
- Katanya Kuntz, University of Waterloo
- Adamn Lewis, Perimeter Institute
- Junan Lin, University of Waterloo
- Jean-Philippe MacLean, University of Waterloo
- Gabriel Magill. Perimeter Institute
- Niamh Maher, Perimeter Institute
- Hugo Marrochio, Perimeter Institute
- Katerina Martinovic, Perimeter Institute
- Fiona McCarthy, Perimeter Institute
- Duncan McClenagan, McMaster University
- Ashley Milsted, Perimeter Institute
- Maryam Mirkamali, University of Waterloo
- Soham Mukherjee, Perimeter Institute
- Elliot Nelson, Perimeter Institute
- Joachim Nsofini, University of Waterloo
- Nelson Nunes, York University
- Felipe Ortega, Perimeter Institute
- Solomon Akaraka Owerre, Perimeter Institute
- Qiaoyin Pan, Perimeter Institute
- Tarun Patel, University of Waterloo
- Dylan Podkowka, University of Guelph
- David Pomaranski, University of Waterloo
- Daniele Pranzetti, Perimeter Institute
- Jorge Alejandro Preciado Lopez, Perimeter Institute
- Hung-Yi Pu, Perimeter Institute
- Djordje Radicevic, Perimeter Institute
- Abdullah Rahnama, University of Waterloo
- Matt Richards, McMaster University
- Jess Riedel, Perimeter Institute
- Matthew Robbins, Perimeter Institute
- Ian Roberts, McMaster University
- Carlos Rodriguez, Perimeter Institute
- Denis Rosset, Perimeter Institute
- Ermal Rrapaj, University of Guelph
- Markus Rummel, Perimeter Institute
- Allison Sachs, University of Waterloo
- Nitica Sakharwade, Perimeter Institute
- Dusan Sarenac, University of Waterloo
- Laura Sberna, Perimeter Institute
- Andres Schlief Carvajal, Perimeter Institute
- Sacha Schwarz, University of Waterloo
- John Selby, Perimeter Institute
- Mohamad Shalaby, Perimeter Institute
- Jiahao Shi, University of Waterloo
- Peyton Shi, University of Waterloo
- Jamie Sikora, Perimeter Institute
- Michael Singh, University of Waterloo
- Barbara Skrzypek, Perimeter Institute
- Sebastian Slaman, University of Waterloo
- Richard Sove, University of Western Ontario
- Sebastian Steinhaus, Perimeter Institute
- Huichen Sun, University of Waterloo
- Ramy Tannous, University of Waterloo
- Erickson Tjoa, University of Waterloo
- Ming Tong, University of Waterloo
- Carmen Trottier, Peel DIstrict School Board
- Kianna Wan, Perimeter Institute
- Jessica Weitbrecht, Perimeter Institute
- Ryan Westernacher-Schneider, Perimeter Institute
- Brent Wilhelm, University of Guelph
- Dan Wohns, Perimeter Institute
- Elie Wolfe, Perimeter Institute
- Jingxiang Wu, Perimeter Institute
- Gang Xu, Perimeter Institute
- Lei Yang, Perimeter Institute
- Yigit Yargic, Perimeter Institute
- Junjie Yin, University of Waterloo
- Laszio Zalavari, Perimeter Institute
- Lucy Liuxuan Zhang, University of Toronto
- Qiaoyin Zhou, Perimeter Institute
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time |
Event |
Location |
8:30 – 9:00am |
Registration |
Reception |
9:00 – 9:15am |
Michael Duschenes, Perimeter Institute |
Theater |
9:15 – 9:30am |
Jozef Straus, Adarsan Holdings |
Theater |
9:30 – 10:00am |
Mike Serbinis, League |
Theater |
10:00 – 10:30am |
Coffee Break |
Bistro – 1st Floor |
10:30 – 11:45pm |
Panel Discussion: What can you do with your Physics Training? Erin Bow, Writer This panel will hear from former physicists who have found success in a variety of areas. They’ll describe how they got there, the challenges and rewards of their chosen careers, and give practical advice on transitioning from academia to industry. |
Theater |
11:45 – 12:00pm |
Joel Martin, National Research Council of Canada |
Theater |
12:00 – 1:30pm |
Lunch |
Bistro – 1st Floor & Atrium |
1:30 – 2:15pm |
Imogen Wright, Hyrax Biosciences |
Theater |
2:15 – 2:45pm |
Gary Brock, University of Waterloo Start-ups in Waterloo Region |
Theater |
2:45 – 3:45pm |
Panel Discussion: Physicists in the Start-Up World Jorge Escobedo, Canopy Labs In this panel discussion, we’ll hear from people who have pivoted from physics to the vibrant—and challenging—world of start-ups. |
Theater |
3:45 – 4:00pm |
Coffee Break |
Bistro – 1st Floor |
4:00 – 5:15pm |
Panel Discussion: What Opportunities Exist in Finance/Data? Amir Feizpour, Royal Bank of Canada This panel will address the many ways in which physicists can put their skills to work in the world of finance, banking, and data. |
Theater |
5:15 – 5:30pm |
James Forrest, Perimeter Institute |
Theater |
Erin Bow, Writer
Erin Bow studied experimental particle physics, then built a career in science communications, including policy writing, grant writing, and a stint as one of Perimeter’s own science writers. She’s now a novelist, whose recent book THE SCORPION RULES was named the Canadian Library Association's book of the year for young adults
Gary Brock, Director of Strategic Initiatives, University of Waterloo
Firsthand experience in start-up company creation and financing, technology licensing and business/product development are used to help realize the commercial potential of the University’s extensive research portfolio. In addition, he currently oversees the University’s AC Jumpstart program which provides early stage high tech start-ups with the seed capital and mentorship needed to build a successful business in today’s knowledge economy.
Prior to joining BCG, Jonathan was a doctoral researcher at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, focused in Loop Quantum Gravity.
Keynote Address
TBA
Organizers:
- Natacha Altamirano, Perimeter Institute
- Chelsea Arnott, Perimeter Institute
- Agata Branczyk, Perimeter Institute
- Patricia Butler, Perimeter Institute
- James Forrest, Perimeter Institute
- Debbie Guenther, Perimeter Institute
- Natasha Waxman, Perimeter Institute