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| Physics Education | 12 |
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| Casimir, H. B. G. | 1 |
| Clayton, C. B. | 1 |
| Clifton, J. S. | 1 |
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| Flowerday, P. L. | 1 |
| French, J. C. R. | 1 |
| Gingell, A. C. | 1 |
| Harrison, R. M. | 1 |
| Hillier, K. W. | 1 |
| Jones, Alun | 1 |
| Somerville, W. B. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
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Peer reviewedJones, Alun – Physics Education, 1972
Provides tips on opportunities for entering the scientific journalism field. (PR)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Physics, Scientific Personnel
Peer reviewedFlowerday, P. L. – Physics Education, 1972
Examines the overall distribution of physicists with particular reference to the future market possibilities, especially for those prepared to take the necessary role of scientifically educated entrepreneurs. (Author/PR)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment, Employment Opportunities, Labor Utilization
Peer reviewedCasimir, H. B. G. – Physics Education, 1976
The relationship of education, physics, and technology is investigated from a historical perspective. Using this basis, a list of goals of physics education is formulated in which the author feels primary emphasis should be to teach physics to students in order that they may have a better understanding of the world and its technical aspects. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Industrial Training, Physics
Peer reviewedHillier, K. W. – Physics Education, 1972
Considers first work in modern industry that uses very directly professional knowledge and skills of the physicist, then considers work which requires scientific knowledge and skills, and finally suggests other fields of work in industry which, though traditionally not filled by physicists, nevertheless offer rewarding work and provide…
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment, Employment Opportunities, Industrial Personnel
Peer reviewedFrench, J. C. R. – Physics Education, 1972
Descriptors: Administration, Administrators, Career Opportunities, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedGingell, A. C. – Physics Education, 1972
Describes academic qualification for technician engineers and technicians, and briefly considers their duties and the opportunities available to them. (PR)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Engineering Technicians, Paraprofessional Personnel
Peer reviewedClifton, J. S. – Physics Education, 1972
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Health Occupations, Medical Services
Peer reviewedEyeions, D. A. – Physics Education, 1972
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Data Processing, Data Processing Occupations, Employment
Peer reviewedSomerville, W. B. – Physics Education, 1989
Presents background information related to astronomy for high school students. Discusses the differences between astronomy and astrophysics, and the employment of the astronomy graduates. Lists degree programs in astronomy and related subjects in an appendix. (YP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Graduates, College Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewedThomas, Ken – Physics Education, 1980
Discusses the increasing role of the physicist in plastics technology. Relationships of molecular structure to material behavior, design which is related to the material, and the practical problems of fabricating a material into an article are included. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Industrial Arts
Peer reviewedClayton, C. B. – Physics Education, 1989
Discussed are links between hospitals and local schools. Some aspects of the links, such as a medical physics convention, collaboration with teachers, work experience for students, and experimental projects are described. (YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Medical Education, Medical Services, School Business Relationship
Peer reviewedHarrison, R. M. – Physics Education, 1989
Described is the role of the medical physicist in five areas of medical application, including radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, environmental radioactivity, and dosimetry and personal monitoring. The management contribution of the medical physicist is discussed. Provided are two examples of new techniques influencing radiation…
Descriptors: Career Education, College Science, Higher Education, Medical Education
