Physicist
What Does a Physicist Do?
A physicist uses computers to analyze and evaluate data. A phycisist also conducts research and experiments to gather information regarding physical conditions, and develops theories and laws based on observations. A physicist reports experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals. They can also teach physics to students.
What is the Life of a Physicist Like?
Physicists work the average 40-hour week, but they have irregular hours. Sometimes, they may even have to work in the evening or at night. Physicists may also have to travel around the world, sometimes. They work in labs with modern, up-to-date equipment.
How Do I Become a Physicist?
To become a physicist, you have to have a Ph. D in physics or closely related fields. On average, a physicist working in the state of New York can make from $62,930-$180,160 anually.
Some Famous Physicists...
Stephen William Hawking
"My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all."--Stephen Hawking
Albert Einstein
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."--Albert Einstein
Niels Henrik David Bohr
"An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field."--Niels Bohr