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Plasma Physicists

Exploring This Job

There are many ways to explore the field of physics and the specialty of plasma physics. Here are some Web sites that provide useful information:

  • Physicists Profiles: https://www.aps.org/careers/physicist-profiles
  • Careers for Physics Graduates: https://careers.cap.ca/careers.html
  • Careers Options for Physicists: https://www.aps.org/careers/options
  • About Plasmas: https://www.plasmacoalition.org/publications.html
  • The Interactive Plasma Physics Experience: https://ippex.pppl.gov

Other ways to explore this field include reading books about physics, participating in science fairs, joining your school’s science club, attending summer exploration programs in physics that are sponsored by colleges and universities, and participating in information interviews and job shadowing experiences with plasma physicists. You should also participate in STEM competitions such as the National Science Bowl and the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.