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So you want to be an Astronomer
Astronomers, are those who make observations, examine reams of data, and help inform scientific theories to enhance our understanding of the universe. Astronomers may choose an area of specialisation, because space is so vast. Some astronomers may choose to focus on black holes, for example, while others may specifically study
So you want to be a Data Scientist?
Eoin Hurrell, Data Scientist Each time you buy something on Amazon.com or watch a movie on Netflix, you are adding a little more information about yourself so, the next time you log on, there are personal recommendations. They might not always be accurate (since when did Twihards watch the
A day in the Life of a Computational Physicist
" Instead of warding off evil trolls or jumping plumbers with a joystick, I get to create the game, the physics, to help see how the real world works". My work day begins around 9:00, depending on the number 10 bus. Sometimes there isn’t one for a
A day in the Life of an Econophysicist
"We discuss is the future of our work on correlations of stocks on the London Stock Exchange. This work was based on nuclear physics techniques". Arrive at the office, not so early in the morning. I prefer to work during the evenings, it is more inspiring. The first thing
A day in the life of a Failure Analysis Engineer
"I x-ray the device to see if there is any internal damage such as broken bond wires or a cracked chip" Arrive at the office at 8.30am and log on to my email account. I check to see if there are any important emails from my sales colleagues
A Day in the Life of a Solar Physicist
“The other project with which I’m involved is Solar Orbiter. It is in its infancy, but is expected to be launched by ESA in 2015 and is a mission to orbit the Sun.” – Louise Harra, Solar Physicist A typical day? Well that depends! My job
A day in the life of a Nanosystems Researcher
"At present we are trying understand how we can tailor the structure of zinc oxide nanorods so that we get nanorods growing on top of a network of nanowalls, than simply growing as separate little pillars" - Enda McGlynn, Nanotechnology Researcher 8.45am – a rushed start this morning with
A day in the life of a Forensic Physicist
" A trajectory from the staple gun to the eye appears impossible with the glasses on. Could it have tumbled or deflected? My tests say no line of sight, too much aerodynamic drag and too little momentum for injurious bounce or deflection. Injured party was not wearing his glasses. Trial goes