Stephen Karis

Job title:

Research Physicist (former fighter pilot)

Institution:

Phillips Laboratory, United States Air Force

Education:

BS - Physics, San Francisco State University
MS - Applied Physics, Air Force Institute of Technology

Job description:

Coordinates, develops, and conducts atmospheric physics experiments for Laser Division; manages procurement programs

Excitement:

Interacting with scientists from various fields to improve national security via research

Frustrations:

Facing funding problems; working long hours with little time for family

Advice:

Augment your theoretical physics education with some applied skills like engineering or computer science

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