Live Long and Prosper as Physicist, Innovator, and Entrepreneur

Physics graduates are among the most employable in the world, with 96% of graduates finding successful employment, mostly in private sector settings. While employers value the technical skills and ability to engage in continued learning that are hallmarks of physics graduates, physics majors also have the potential to become impactful, positive agents of change in the world as effective innovators and entrepreneurs. In this talk, I will explore the skills, knowledge and mindset that are essential to entrepreneurship, and describe national efforts that are taking place to make innovation and entrepreneurship education a regular part of physics students’ experience.