Alumni Stories
Graduates of the University of Washington Master of Science in Physics program have the opportunity to follow a variety of career paths. Read what our students and alumni have to say about the program and how it prepared them for the field.
Benjamin Fisher, Jr.
Research Engineer, Synrad
"The whole program is focused toward making sure students are able to succeed."
Nikhil Joshi
Science and Math Teacher, Raisbeck Aviation High School
“The instructors were there to teach and we were there to learn. It was the way you always wanted college to be.”
Kimberley Martell
Physics Teacher, Edmonds-Woodway High School
“I chose the MS in Physics program at the UW because it was a great program. The main draw for me was the ability to continue teaching full time while taking in-person classes.”
Nicolas Michel-Hart
Head, Ocean Engineering Department & Principal Engineer, Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington
“Getting my master’s helped me to understand what's possible from a technical and engineering perspective.”
Max Schlereth
Design Engineer, Williamson & Associates
“I made professional connections through my instructors, which were critical in landing my job.”