2025 AIP/IPAS Physics Careers Fair Connects Students with Industry
The 2025 AIP/IPAS Physics Careers Fair took place on Thursday 8 May at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, bringing together over 70 students and recent graduates with employers across the physics and broader STEM sectors.
Co-organised by Dr Chris Perrella and Braeden Borg, the event was a collaboration between the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Institute of Physics (SA Branch) and the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) and supported by Quantum ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
The evening opened with presentations from industry representatives, followed by a networking session. Attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with employers, including:
- Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG): Scott Bailey, Liam Brownlie, David Broderick, and Anna Hurt
- Minelab Metal Detectors: Edward Hollitt and Benjamin Whelan
- Lockheed Martin ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥: Grant Nelson
- ATRAD Pty Ltd: Bronwyn Dolman
- QinetiQ ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥: Samantha Summerford and Dashavir C.
- Fleet Space Technologies: Timothy Jones
- Saber Astronautics: Hamish Self
Thank you to all speakers and volunteers for supporting the next generation of physics professionals.
Participants left the evening with valuable insights, new connections, and a clearer view of the exciting career opportunities available in physics,right here in Adelaide.
