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Anna Treaster (BS ’06, Physics), one of the college’s Outstanding Seniors, began the PhD program in astrophysics at University of California–Berkeley this fall.

What Can I do with a Physics Major?

Physics Alumni

Learning about Physics placement and alumni careers is a great way to expand your horizons about opportunities available to you with a background in Physics.

Physics Professional Associations

Professional Associations are a great source of information about internships, career pathways, conferences, scholarships, opportunities to meet people in your field, and a whole host of career-related topics.

• American Institute of Physics

• American Physical Society

• American Association of Physics Teachers

• The Biophysical Society

Additional Physics Career Sites

• Sloan Career Cornerstone Series - Physics

• Department of Physics Career Site

Undergraduate Education Printed Resources

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