Supporting Scientists of the Future Through NJSGC Programs at Seton Hall University M. Alper Şahiner Department of Physics Seton Hall University http://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/physics/ Field of Employment for Physics Bachelors in the Private Sector Classes of 2006 and 2007 Physics Bachelor degree recipients tend to work in various engineering job on Research & Developments A good percentage work in non-STEM positions such as financial analysts, technology patent law, sales of high tech products, etc. An education leading to a Bachelors Degree in Physics provides a knowledge skill- set that allows for versatility in today’s job market! *STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Credit: AIP Statistical Research Center, Focus on Physics Bachelor's Initial Employment Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Physics Department in a Nutshell A small, but growing department committed to educating students inside and outside the classroom Faculty: • 5 Fulltime Professors • 2 Adjunct Professors • 1 Research Professor • 1 Emeritus Professor • 47 majors in 2011 and rapidly growing. Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Physics at Seton Hall 1-) Student to faculty ratio: 14/1 at SHU even better in the Physics Department: About 6/1 (small class sizes in all major courses). You will receive highly individualized attention from dedicated faculty both inside and outside the classroom 2-) Distinguished, energetic faculty open to innovations in teaching and student research. 4-) Four active research labs in the dept: (in the areas of materials science, condensed matter physics/ laser processing laboratory , nanophysics , organic photovoltaics, plasma physics, and biophysics). Hands on student research (academic year or summer) is encouraged. About 80% of our students are involved in research. 5-) Summer internships in Nationwide REU programs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) and industry E.g. Northwestern Univ., DOE facilities, High-tech Companies are supported by the faculty. Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Physics/Engineering at Seton Hall • The five-year double degree program with NJIT allows students to begin their higher education in a traditional liberal arts environment and complete the undergraduate years with an intensive technical curriculum. • A double degree in physics and engineering significantly enhances your opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Physics - Engineering Double Major Degrees with NJIT Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Physics at Seton Hall • Highly individualized attention from dedicated faculty both inside and outside the classroom. • Opportunities to actively participate in ongoing research. We have both on and off campus research activities. Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Research Opportunities Areas of interest & activity: Nanotechnology Materials Physics Condensed Matter Physics Surface Physics Optics/Optoelectronics Biophysics Plasma physics Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Materials Synthesis and X-ray Characterization Lab - Semiconductors Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011 Pulsed Laser Deposition System Sahiner-NJSGC Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting-November 4, 2011