October 2022 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
Hua Liu American Astronomical Society (AAS)
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In the October 2022 Issue
Stepping into NSF
Researchers working as temporary employees at the funding agency bring their technical expertise and take away a deep understanding of NSF’s inner workings. — Christine Middleton
An American’s Five-Country Research Tour
For one astrophysicist, volunteering for an impromptu transfer to a position in Switzerland turned into a 17-year stint on the European continent. — Tess Jaffe
US Particle Physicists Envision Future of the Field
In the bottom-up planning process, a collider on US soil garnered enthusiasm; diversity and community engagement also got attention. — Toni Feder
Giant Meteorites Could Be Responsible for Earth’s Continents
The isotopic composition of ancient Australian rocks may answer a long-standing question about early Earth. — Heather M. Hill
My Journey from Academia to the US Government and Beyond
A career is not meant to be static. Figure out what you are good at and what your strengths are, and never be afraid to try something new. — Carl Williams