Society Awards and Honors
2006 Elected Positions and Offices
American Physical Society Appoints Chair for Committee on Careers and Professional Development
John Orrell has been appointed chair of the Committee on Careers and Professional Development for the American Physical Society. As chair, John will lead a nine-person team that monitors job market health and trends for physicists and provides modest career development resources. This appointment caps a three-year term. During his time on the committee, John has helped develop Best Practices for universities establishing programs that encourage physics students to explore a wider range of careers available. The committee also has been creating a career development guide for students and researchers that helps them improve non-technical skills. (announced 7/1/2006)