Special SPS Seminar: Career Paths with a Physics Degree
Friday, March 31, 2023 · 12 - 1 PM
Contemplating the life crisis that graduating college implies? Interested in the many different careers paths that physics and engineering provides? Well, do we have a seminar for you! Join us and guest presenter Dr. Qiuzi Li, ExxonMobil Research, in PHYS 226 or through the Webex link from 12-1pm to discuss the many careers paths of having a physics degree.
Here's a little bit more info about the talk:
Abstract
Physics degree holders are highly employable in both the private and public sectors. However, students and early career scientists are often unaware of the types of career paths available to them. This talk will provide data on the number of physics degree holders and where they typically find employment, give examples of common career paths, and highlight career resources useful for exploring options and searching for and applying to jobs. The speaker will also discuss her own career path in the Energy Industry.
Bio
Qiuzi is a physicist with a Ph.D. in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Maryland-College Park and a BS in physics from Zhejiang University. She is currently pursuing a part-time MBA at Rutgers University. Qiuzi joined ExxonMobil in 2013. Her primary research centers on the development of new methods for subsurface characterizations. Currently, she is the planning advisor for low carbon solutions technology portfolio at ExxonMobil. Qiuzi has also served on the Committee on the Status of Women in Physics of the American Physical Society and held leadership positions in employee resource groups at ExxonMobil. She is a 2022 APS
Career Mentoring Fellow and was recently recognized with the 2022 Distinguished Lectureship on Application of Physics by the American Physical Society.