the students' view jana nováková ipnp, faculty of mathematics and physics, charles university...

THE STUDENTS' VIEW

Jana Nováková

IPNP, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague

RECFA meeting, 9. 3. 2007

WHAT TO DO?

medicine law

theologymathematics&physics

economyphilosophy

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