GradschoolShopper Podcast

Considering going to CMU? We talked with the nuclear physics folks there about the work they're doing, and their proud collaboration with the NSCL/FRIB.

Our special guest in this episode is Dr. Pamela Gay, an astronomer, educator and writer, the co-host of the weekly AstronomyCast, and a professor of astronomy at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. We will discuss her projects in open-source citizen science, and the aspects of an astronomy career.

Amanda Palchak is our guest this episode. She is a physics graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi, and was a Society of Physics Students intern this past summer. Amanda worked on "Career Pathways", a career resource for undergraduates, and will share her advice about how to get into TA and RA positions -- and what they're good for!

Dr. Nicole Gugliucci shares her experience as a PhD student in radio astronomy and explains the differences between astronomers and engineers working on instrumentation. She also describes what it feels like to present a dissertation, which she recently passed. (Congratulations, Nicole!)

Ever wonder what it means to be a scientist? Dr. Fred Dylla, Executive Director and CEO of the American Institute of Physics shares his experience and explains what being a scientist is all about.

Gary White, director of the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma, shows us how to start the process of applying to graduate programs in physics, astronomy, or related fields.

In this episode, we explore the different graduate degrees available to you, as well as potential career paths upon graduation.

Learn about different ways undergraduate students can boost their resumes even before applying to grad school.