I wish to become a "full-fledged" Physicist. There are University Jobs available where u typically "teach", but I wish to become a Scientist like a one in NASA or Los Alamos. How differently do I need to prepare for this?
2007-02-11 06:00:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No difference. You still need 4 years of undergrad majoring in physics (with a double-major or minor in math), then an average of 6.5 years of grad school in physics. Where you go from there - industry, education, NASA, gov't labs, is up to you.
2007-02-11 06:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most of those jobs are for more "applied" scientific research. So when the time comes to specialize (in grad school), look around to see what kinds of physics people think will help them make money or benefit society, and specialize in one of those.
In other words, find out what specialties get the jobs, grants, and so on.
2007-02-11 15:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Curt Monash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋