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| Abstract Title: | Preparing students for physics-intensive careers in optics and photonics |
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| Abstract: | Initial results will be described from an ongoing study that is investigating both academic and industrial career paths in optics and photonics. By grounding the discussion of workforce development in education research, we can have more productive discussions and a more accurate understanding of contentious topics such as skills gaps, shortages of skilled STEM workers, and similarities and differences between academic and industrial careers. The study is refining our understanding about how specific math, physics, and communication skills are utilized in academic and industrial labs. Initial results indicate significant use of computational mathematics in the workplace and a span of communication modes that extends beyond technical writing, including group work, critiquing, one-on-one training, documenting, and more. The information should inform physics departments seeking to link their curriculum with students' future careers and serve as a case study for directly linking physics education research with national priorities in workforce development. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Benjamin Zwickl Rochester Institute of Technology 84 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 Phone: 5854754512 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Javier Olivera, Rochester Institute of Technology Kirk Winans, Rochester Institute of Technology Kelly Martin, Rochester Institute of Technology |
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