University of Windsor Department of Physics

1. University of Windsor Department of Physics

2. Why Study Physics? • Physics is the foundation of modern science. It encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the structure of matter: the atom, the nucleus, and quarks. • Its concepts, from relativity to quantum mechanics, challenge the imagination.

3. Why Study Physics? • At University, every science program (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, etc.) and engineering makes you take physics! • Experience has shown you will have a much better experience in first year University physics if you’ve have Grade 12 physics.

4. People Who Study Physics… • Have a passion for understanding how things work • Enjoy scientific experiments, mathematics, and computation • Excel at solving complex problems, which allows them to seek employment in a surprisingly wide range of academic, government, and industrial settings, well beyond the traditional boundaries of physics

5. Physics: A study of how things work. A physicist studies the forces of nature, their effects on matter, and learns to control them in order to make useful things.

6. Physics: Enables Future TechnologyThings that used to be future technologies Radioactivity & Radiation Lasers Transistors Medical Imaging

7. Physics: Enables Future TechnologyThings that will be future technologies Medical Tricorders / Nanomedicine Advanced Energy Sources Cloaking Devices / Teleportation Quantum Computers

8. Medical Physics: Enabling Future Medicine Positron Emission Tomography Proton Therapy Advanced Imaging MRI Functional MRI CT Scanning

9. That all sounds really interesting!How do I get started?

10. Entrance Requirements • ENG4U, MHF4U, and SPH4U are required. • MCV4U is strongly recommended. • SCH4U is recommended. • Min entering average – 75% • Secondary average: 70% average of all attempted science and math courses • Mean entering average - 89% Strong peer group Supportive, close-knit classmates

11. nuclear/sub-atomic physics quantum mechanics thermodynamics statistical mechanics very similar to G12 curriculum materials science university degrees (book study) astronomy / astrophysics electricity & magnetism mechanics

12. experimental physics! university degrees (research) computational physics! theoretical physics!

13. Careers A 2004 “snapshot” of job titles of people with physics degrees • Test Pilot, U.S. Navy • Radiation Oncologist • Financial Analyst • CFO, Denny's, Inc. • Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology • Staff Engineer • Nuclear Engineer • Health Physicist • Accounts Underwriter • Case Manager, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy • Civil Engineer • Vice President, Licensing • Director of Research • Director of R&D • Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery • U.S. Sales Manager • Electronics Engineer Current Employment Levels B.Sc. >97% Grad degrees >99% Pay Scales In a study done by the US Department of Labor, the job of ‘Physicist’ ranked the 15th highest paying job in the US, with the average salary being over $83,750 US/year Future Potential In a 2012 survey of jobs for the next century, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked "physicist" as the 17th best-paying job of the 21st Century. http://www.physicstoday.org/jobs www.cap.ca/careers

14. Our Alumni Scientist, Proto Manufacturing MSc/PhD in UToronto, Western, UBC, Queens, UCalgary, Waterloo, UMichigan, UWindsor, McGill, Wayne State Analyst, Nuclear Safety Solutions Optical Engineer, Fraunhofer, USA UBS Bank, London, UK Ontario Power Generation Patent lawyer, Toronto Technical Writer, Korea High School Teacher, Windsor NASA Jet Propulsion Labs Medical Physicist, Windsor Regional Cancer Centre

15. Physics: Gateway to multiple careers B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics Graduate school (Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Medical Physics, Business) Teacher’s College (1 year) Professional School (Medicine, Dentistry, Law) Industry / Government / Health care Higher Education High-school teaching Professions Starting salaries comparable to that of engineers / accountants! > 97% employment rate (100% for UWindsor Physics graduates)

16. Physics: Gateway to Professional Schools?!(medical school, law school, etc.)

20. Summary • Physics is a fundamental science that leads to future technologies. • A degree in Physics is a great opportunity for an outstanding education in a high-demand area. • Physics is so fundamental, all the other disciplines make you take it. • You should really take Grade 12 physics!

22. A degree in Physics from the University of Windsor is a great opportunity for an outstanding education that will lead to successful careers www.uwindsor.ca/physics Email:physics@uwindsor.ca

23. Come Visit With Us at the UWindsor Fall Open House! Friday November 7th 2014! This is your chance to… • attend program presentations (Physics tours, presentation, meet with professors and students) • explore the campus including residence and our athletic facilities • get all your UWindsor questions answered by the experts (tuition, registration, scholarships, housing, etc.) Sign Up Today! http://www.uwindsor.ca/openhouse/

24. Additional Information

26. Example: PHT with a Business Minor

28. What is a Medical Physicist?

29. The Medical Physicist Bridges Physics and Medicine

30. Medical Physicistan expert in medical imaging and radiotherapy applied typicallyto the treatment of cancer – works in a hospital, cancer clinic, treatment facility Strong Scientific Knowledge of Physics, Equipment, Procedures, and Effects on the Body Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry Research into New Treatments Calibration of Machines Radiation Safety Treatment Planning Apparatus Installation / Maintenance Quality Assurance

31. A Physics Degree Designed for Students Interested in Applying Their Training in Physics to the Medical Needs of Society or Biomedical Industry Consider this option if: • You want to work in the emerging “health sciences” sector • You want to work for a medical devices company developing instruments • You want to work in a hospital/clinic as a licensed medical physicist • You want to go to medical school to be a doctor / dentist / optometrist, etc. • You want to do research on medical physics or teach at the University • You want a physics degree, but are interested in biomedical engineering

32. A Teaching / Co-op Experience Designed to Prepare You for Graduate Work in Medical Physics and/or Health Physics & High-Technology Radiation Oncology Ultrasound Positron Emission Tomography MRI

33. A Teaching / Co-op Experience Designed to Prepare You for Graduate Work in Medical Physics and/or Health Physics & High-Technology Computer Modelling Methods Radiology / Imaging Proton Therapy Functional MRI CT Scanning

34. Medical PhysicsNew B.Sc. Program • The path to a satisfying and high-paying career with excellent working conditions • Many job openings in hospitals and medical clinics due to growth of high-tech methods for diagnosis and treatment of disease (MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiation …) • Growing at the rate of 5 – 10% per year • B.Sc. is followed by M.Sc. in Medical Physics for professional certification • Program includes Biology/Biochemistry needed for medical school

35. Career Pathways with a Medical Physics B.Sc. graduate school in some other discipline (M.Sc, Ph.D.) working in the biotech/biomedical science and/or engineering field professional school in medicine (doctor, optometrist, dentist, pharmacist) Medical Physics B.Sc. Career as a licensed medical physicist (M.Sc.)

36. Pathways to Medical Physics Career American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Society See: http://www.aapm.org

37. Future ProspectsDemand for Medical Physicists will continue to rise: • Aging population • Trend: non-invasive procedures • Technological advances • Continued world-wide shortage of trained physicists

38. Contact Us! • For Questions on the Medical Physics Profession • Stephen Brown, Ph.D. • Senior Staff Scientist, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit • sbrown1@hfhs.org • http://www.AAPM.org • For Questions on UWindsor Medical Physics Program • Professor Steve Rehse, Ph.D. • rehse@uwindsor.ca • (519) 253-3000 Ext: 2656 • http://www.uwindsor.ca/physics/

39. Spring Open House • Friday, March 9, 2012 • Campus wide, 10:30-3:00 • Department presentation, 2:00 & 3:00

40. Summary • Physics is a fundamental science that leads to future technologies. • A degree in Medical Physics from the University of Windsor is a great opportunity for an outstanding education in a high-demand area. • Opportunities for Successful, Rewarding, and Distinguished Careers. • Physics empowers you to be at the forefront of science and technology in Canada.

41. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) MCAT has: Three sections of standardized multiple choice questions (total of 219 items) Biological sciences Physical sciences Verbal reasoning (Each section scored on 1 – 15 scale) Writing sample comprised of two essays • Scores of 9.5 to 11 in each section are considered competitive by most medical schools. • Top medical schools look for score 12 and above. • Medical Physics provides the edge !!! http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/reports/mcat2003.pdf

42. Physicists Have Many Interests

43. Physicists are Elite

45. preliminary findings, classes of 2005 & 2006

48. Undergraduate Physics Programs at the University of Windsor

49. What is Physics and High Technology?

50. A Teaching / Co-op Experience Designed for Students Interested in Applying Their Training in Physics to the High-tech Needs of Society It combines courses in physics, business,computer science,engineering, and mathematics to make graduates especially attractive to industry specializing in such areas as electronics, optics, and computers. Is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in both industry and academia. Graduates can add minors in business or computer science