Physics Mentorship Program
The 2023-24 Physics Mentorship midterm event took place on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The event was held virtually and was attended by Mentors and Mentees and was open to all undergraduate students seeking guidance for their career endeavours.
More information on the Physics Mentorship Program can be found here: https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/physics-career/mentorship/
The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Professional Physicist (P.Phys.) Certification Information Session
The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the Canadian Association of Physicists Professional Physicist certification (P.Phys.) program.
Open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students in Physics Majors, Specialist and Joint Specialist programs and Graduate Students.
The information session was offered by Professor Miriam Diamond and attended by over 40 students interested in learning about the certification.
More information on the CAP certification can be found at: http://www.cap.ca/programs/pphys-certification/
physCAP Careers Outside Academia
The 2023-24 PhysCAP Careers Outside Academia event was held on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Upper-year students attended a panel discussion by physics alumni who have pursued careers outside academia. Students learned about career opportunities relevant to their degrees in physics and about the skills that employers value. The event featured a diverse group of speakers who shared their personal stories and described the paths they had taken over the years and how their trajectories had shifted from their original plans.
2024 Alumni Panelists:
Sheri Crawford
Director, Data Governance, Scotiabank
BSc (1988), Physics, Biology, Psychology, University of Toronto
MBA (1997), University of Toronto
Sheri Crawford has over 30 years’ experience in the varied fields of Data and Platform management, Financial Services Software and HR. She currently leads a team of professionals who are responsible for the IT-adjacent activities providing governance of Retail Credit Risk data for Scotiabank.
Christopher Main
Articling Student, OSSTF
BSc (2019) – Physics and Mathematics (Specialist), University of Toronto
MSc (2020) – Mathematics, University of Toronto
JD (2023) – University of Toronto
Chris Main is an articling student at the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation. In this role he works with the OSSTF's member protection department. His day-to-day work involves supporting the OSSTF's membership by doing legal research, working on grievance arbitrations and preparing responses to the Ontario College of Teachers.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Chris studied math and physics at the University of Toronto. The problem-solving skills he gained in the degree have proved to be invaluable throughout his legal education and career.
Jane Dong
Hybrid Cloud Digital Enablement Lead and IBM Quantum Ambassador, IBM
BSc (2015), Physics (Specialist) University of Toronto
MMI Master of Management of Innovation (2016), University of Toronto
Jane Dong is an IBM Quantum Ambassador and Digital Enablement Leader for Hybrid Cloud Services. Jane graduated from the University of Toronto specializing in Physics and Mathematics with high distinction. She has solutioned and delivered enterprise level digital solutions for clients across North America and the Caribbean.
Outside of her Quantum Ambassador role, Jane and her team focus on creating digital, emerging tech and hybrid cloud solutions consulting works the following streams: Solution Envisioning, Proof-of-concept Development, Production Ready Pilot development services for clients in Energy Utilities, Retail, Engineering & Construction, FSS and Public Sectors.
Isaac Nikolai Fox
Copywriter and Creative Director, HIMSS
HBSc (2019) – Physics & International Studies
Isaac is an award-winning copywriter and creative director. To put it in his words: “Turn me loose in a Google Doc and I'll bring wild ideas to life.”
Isaac was involved in the PhySU as a community member and spent quite a lot of his time at the lounge on second floor during his undergraduate years at U of T. Things took a left turn after and he ended up in advertising. Isaac’s creative work has been covered in Adweek, won Gold Honors at the Shorty Awards, and picked up Transform Awards for Best Use of Copy + Tone of Voice.
Isaac is currently a Creative Director for Copy at HIMSS, a global health tech society. He builds and executes new content pillars (like case stories), manages freelance creators, and oversees voice + brand strategy across all their channels.
More information about the Careers Events can be found here: https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/physics-career/physics-career-fair/
Photos from the physCAP Events
