Physicists in the Wild
It might surprise you, but most physics PhD students eventually end up in careers outside of academia. Some leave before graduating, some leave straight after, while others pursue an academic career for years before making the transition. Yet, despite the numbers, current PhD students often find it hard to envision any career beyond the academic horizon. Why? They're simply not exposed to the countless other exciting opportunities available to them.
"Physicists in the Wild" aims to change that.
Join Aggie Branczyk as she interviews physicists who have turned their PhD training into diverse and often unconventional careers. From the corporate world to government, from education to finance, discover the “other” paths traveled by those with graduate training in physics.
Tune in every two weeks to hear the stories of physicists in the wild.
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Aggie works at IBM as a Senior Research Scientist on the Quantum Computational Science team, and the opinions shared in this podcast are her own and are not in any way endorsed by IBM.
Physicists in the Wild
Juan Ignacio Cayuso - Cosmology PhD to Data Science
In this episode, Aggie Branczyk interviews Juan Ignacio Cayuso, a former cosmology PhD student from the Perimeter Institute (Waterloo, Canada) who is now thriving as a data scientist in e-commerce. Juan touches on the importance of communication, the pressures of quick decision-making, and how he managed the transition. With insights on networking, recognizing one's skills, and seeking mentorship, this episode is a guiding light for anyone contemplating a similar journey. Hear about his academic experiences, his transition to the corporate world, and rediscovering hope while forging a fulfilling career beyond traditional academic paths.
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Opening music by Alexey Ivanov from Pixabay.
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Aggie works at IBM as a Technical Program Manager for the Quantum Working Groups, and the opinions shared in this podcast are her own and are not in any way endorsed by IBM.