You organised and hosted two sessions of the Physics Student Seminar Series. Was it enjoyable?
I've enjoyed organising the Series because it's given me the opportunity to reach out and communicate with experts in various fields of Physics. I've also learned a lot about the type of research that's being undertaken by these experts - and being able to talk with them about it and gain a more in depth understanding of their objectives has been really interesting.
What are the main academic skills you acquired?
By taking part, I feel I've improved my communication and organisation skills, especially since the talks are taking place remotely during the pandemic. Ensuring that everything lines up and technical issues are foreseen and dealt with swiftly has helped my problem solving and taught me how to manage the challenges that a pandemic brings to these types of events.
Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience?
The Series has broadened my horizons in terms of what types of career paths I could follow, from research to industry. It has also introduced me to the types of research physicists are currently working on, and how these could be incorporated into a Master’s project and beyond, should I decide to continue with further study.