It is relatively uncommon for people to have skill sets that merge the two. Staying current in the fast moving telecom and software fields is 'high maintenance' however. Clyde helped build the Very Small Array radio telescope atop Darwin Hall. Many of our graduates feel an allegiance to SSU for getting them started. His department supplies conductive coatings for shielding and heater applications within the display industry.
Careers are available for our graduates who want to remain in local industry.
I started as an intern in January 1997 and work on optics development and test within the hardware engineering department. I am challenged every day and enjoy my work. Many SSU physics graduates find exciting and progressive careers in local industry.