Exciting the Masses; Careers in Public Engagement

A degree in physics can be the start of many different career paths and for those interested in telling a broad audience about the wonders of physics, and science in general, public engagement and informal science education is an excellent career choice. However, this is rarely presented as an option or even seen as a possibility and is occasionally met with statements such as "is public outreach really even a career?" Working in science centers, with professional societies, at government labs, and in the private sector are all rewarding career options. This talk will discuss my experience as a public engagement professional and offer practical resources for those who wish to choose this as a path.