In the present, science has grown to become a great role in our lives. From gravity to cloning, we can attribute many ordinary things in life that we know and understand now to science. Physicists are the ones who study the structure of matter, space and time. An example of a physicist would be Einstein or Newton. This paper will discuss the education necessary to become a physicist, the skills that physicists need, the earnings and the benefits/risks of the job, and my qualifications.
The education of a physicist start can start at any age, though it focuses primarily in high school and up. All that one needs is creativity and curiosity to be devoted to their pathway, which can be obtained as a imaginative child. From there, Dr. Michio Kaku states the physical learning begins. In high school, he thinks the best opportunities lie in physics books and science fair projects. (1) These practices introduce the basis of physics. If needed, an interview with a physicist can help devote the passion to the job. A basic math knowledge is required so Calculus and other math classes will aid the journey. Also, good grades throughout the four years in high school as well as high SAT scores helps for admission into the best schools. In college, the best option is to stay all four years. In sophomore year, students typically have to choose a major to focus on, and that’s when aspiring “physics majors should begin to think about doing (a) experimental physics or (b) theoretical physics and choosing a specific field” (“Kaku 1”). After that, it will take at least a Bachelor’s degree to become a physicist. Getting a Bachelor’s degree takes about four years. A Master’s degree and above is necessary for field research or becoming a professor, which ...
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A nobel prize winning, architect of the atomic bomb, and well-known theoretical physicist, Professor Richard P. Feynman, at the 1955 autumn meeting of the National Academy of science, addresses the importance of science and its impact on society. Feynman contends, although some people may think that scientists don't take social problems into their consideration, every now and then they think about them. However he concedes that, because social problems are more difficult than the scientific ones, scientist don’t spend too much time resolving them (1). Furthermore he states that scientist must be held responsible for the decisions they make today to protect the future generation; also they have to do their best, to learn as much as possible,
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