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Jana Nováková IPNP, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague RECFA meeting, 9. 3. 2007. THE STUDENTS' VIEW. WHAT TO DO?. medicine law theology mathematics&physics economy philosophy natural science pedagogy.
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Jana Nováková IPNP, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague RECFA meeting, 9. 3. 2007 THE STUDENTS' VIEW
WHAT TO DO? medicine law theology mathematics&physics economy philosophy natural science pedagogy
WHAT IS MORE EXCITING? biology or particle physics?
WHAT IS MORE EXCITING? biology or particle physics?
WHY TO STUDY PARTICLE PHYSICS? • it gets you closer to the substance of the matter • it introduces an interesting subject of quantum (field) theory and phenomenons beyond our everyday experience • it uses magnificent experimental apparatus • it involves international projects and collaboration • its students are wanted and well treated :)
SUMMER SCHOOLS CERN Summer School 2006
HOWEVER, particle physics also ... • means working in front of the computer • requires many computer skills • demands long study before becoming a particle physicist
MONEY, MONEY PhD. students' salary: • it is possible to live with it • problems with renting a flat in Prague • students can't save any money How to have more money: • trainee-ships abroad • students find a part-time job • PhD. or postdoctoral position abroad
PARTICLE PHYSICS IS ... • definitely an interesting subject to study • physics & mathematics & computing