I taught physics at the University of Wisconsin--Stout and at Saint Catherine University in St. Paul, both as an adjunct professor, for a total of 5 years.
I have a Master's degree in physics and have worked professionally as a physicist at 3M in the corporate research labs, working mainly in the optical physics group. Currently I am an Advanced Vacuum Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace (for the last 3 years+)
My areas of research include condensed matter physics, optical physics and ...
I taught physics at the University of Wisconsin--Stout and at Saint Catherine University in St. Paul, both as an adjunct professor, for a total of 5 years.
I have a Master's degree in physics and have worked professionally as a physicist at 3M in the corporate research labs, working mainly in the optical physics group. Currently I am an Advanced Vacuum Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace (for the last 3 years+)
My areas of research include condensed matter physics, optical physics and research and development of unique fuel efficiency systems to improve gas mileage for automobiles. Currently I am working at Honeywell Aerospace supporting the production of inertial guidance systems. Honeywell's inertial guidance systems, some that I have tested, are on Mars.
I have over 20 years experience teaching physics as a grad student, as an adjunct professor, and as a private tutor.
So why am I on Wyzant again?
I like teaching.
a lot.
I like teaching physics.
a lot.
I like teaching physics because it is a great way to learn about the world.
"a lot" doesn't really fit right now i guess... the parallel sentence construction pattern is busted!!111!
so:
I like teaching physics because it is a great way to learn about the world, And the problem solving skills you learn in physics can help you learn how to problem solve in many disciplines, whether it is ditch digging, physics. biology, DNR, selling cars, chemistry, medicine, sociology, economics, literature, law, nursing, business, woodworking, developing AI tools, plumbing, law enforcement, astronaut, president of the united state, etc.
All those professions require problem solving skills.
But probably not literal physics skills. Though the overlap is surprising...
Even if you don't remember the physics you learned. (though, I hope you retain some physics knowledge...)
Physics problem solving teaches you how to problem solve in whatever field you choose to pursue.
"Do or do not. There is no try,"
