Cassie Briggs, PhD
banner
sciencecareercoach.bsky.social
Cassie Briggs, PhD
@sciencecareercoach.bsky.social
29 followers 20 following 140 posts
Helping students & early pros in science & medicine build joyful and meaningful careers. 🔬🩺 Certified Career Coach | Conservation Biologist 🦋🦞🐢 | Woman in STEM (she/her) | Former Professor | Mother | Sports Enthusiast 🏐🏀 | Michigan, USA
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
🤔 Curious about a career as a #QuantumPhysicist?

🔹 Study atoms, particles & quantum systems
🔹 Research quantum computing & information science
🔹 Work in labs, universities, or tech companies
🎓 Ph.D. in Physics
💲 Avg salary: $166K

#STEMcareers #physicsresearch #quantumcomputing
👋🏾 Meet Dr. Shohini Ghose, a leading quantum physicist and advocate for diversity in STEM.

She researches quantum communication and teleportation while mentoring underrepresented scientists and making quantum physics accessible worldwide.

#successinscience #quantumphysics #womeninSTEM #STEMcareers
Looking to learn more about quantum physics?
We have some great resources for you to get started.
#successinscience #quantumphysics #STEMresources #careerexploration #careerresources
Scientists used a 58-qubit quantum computer to create a never-before-seen phase of matter, a Floquet topologically ordered state. This breakthrough shows quantum computers can uncover entirely new states of matter.

#successinscience #quantumphysics #STEMcareers #quantumcomputing #sciencenews
Are you a graduate student looking for a 2026 opportunity in embryology and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://www.thefertilitypartners.com/embryology-internship-program

#embryology #embryologyjobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs
🥚 Curious about a career as an #Embryologist?

🔹 Manage & grow eggs, sperm, and embryos in IVF labs
🔹 Use micromanipulation like ICSI
🔹 Monitor embryo development & select the healthiest
🎓 Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. recommended
💲 Avg salary: $100,590

#embryology #STEMcareers #fertilityscience
👋🏻 Meet Nicole le Douarin, the #embryologist who revolutionized developmental #biology. Her quail–chick chimera technique revealed how neural crest cells build the nervous system, skull, blood & more. A true trailblazer in #science. #embryology #womeninscience #scientist #womeninSTEM
If you're debating if #embryology is the career for you, it might be a good idea to explore some #resources to learn more about the #career.
Scroll to get started!
#successinscience #embryology #STEMresources #careerexploration
News in #fertility! THC can reach ovarian follicles, where eggs develop. It may speed egg maturation but harm #embryo quality by disrupting #chromosomes. More #research is needed to understand its impact on fertility. #STEMcareers #womenshealth #fertilityscience #sciencenews #sciencedaily
Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in meteorology and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/lapenta-internship-program

#meteorology #meteorologyjobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs
🌀 Curious about a career as a #TropicalMeteorologist?

🔹 Study & forecast hurricanes
🔹 Use oceanography & modeling to predict storm behavior
🔹 Issue forecasts and warnings
🎓 Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. recommended
💲 Avg salary: $97,450

#tropicalmeteorology #hurricanescience #STEMcareers
Meet Dr. Phil Klotzbach, a leading CSU #meteorologist. He uses ocean data for seasonal #hurricane forecasts, translating cutting-edge science into clear public guidance for #storm preparedness and policy. #meteorology #hurricanescience #scientists
Fascinated by hurricanes and other tropical weather phenomena?
You may be a great fit for a career in tropical meteorology.
Swipe on to learn more.
#successinscience #tropicalmeteorology #STEMresources #careerexploration
Are we ready for the next big storm? Hurricane Katrina showed our failures. Forecasts are 50% better, but budget cuts and climate change fueling fiercer storms threaten this vital progress. Data, tech, and policy must align. #sciencedaily #sciencenews #meteorology
Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in biostatistics and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/job/2530819/Intern-Bioinformatics

#biostatistics #biostatisticsjobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs
Having a hard time finding resources for aspiring biostatisticians?

Here are some great ones to get you started.

#successinscience #biostatisticians #STEMresources #careerexploration
Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in satellite operations and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vardaspace/jobs/6974430003

#satelliteoperations #spacejobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs
Reposted by Cassie Briggs, PhD
NPR @npr.org · 29d
JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91
Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
n.pr
🛰️ Curious about a career as a #SatelliteOperations Specialist?
🔹 Monitor, control & maintain satellites in orbit
🔹 Track spacecraft, run maneuvers & ensure mission safety
🔹 Bachelor’s in Aerospace, Physics, or related field
💲 Avg salary: $79,830
#STEMcareers #spaceoperations #satellitejobs
👋🏽 Meet Dr. Moriba Jah, astrodynamicist, space environmentalist & co-founder of Privateer Space. From tracking satellites & debris to shaping global policy, he’s leading the push for safe, sustainable orbits.  #successinscience #spaceoperations #STEMcareers #sciencestories #space
Satellites don’t just orbit on their own; teams of specialists keep them safe, stable, and delivering critical data back to Earth.

Check out these top resources to learn more about this exciting career.

#successinscience #satelliteoperations #STEMresources #careerexploration
NASA & ISRO just unfolded the largest antenna ever on a NASA mission. The NISAR satellite’s 39-ft reflector will track ice, quakes, volcanoes & more, revolutionizing Earth science & disaster response. #sciencedaily #spaceexploration #STEMnews #earthscience #space #sciencenews
🔬 Curious about a career in #ChemicalEngineering?
🔹 Transform raw materials into valuable products for energy, health & sustainability
🔹 Design reactors, optimize processes & scale lab work to industry
🔹 Bachelor’s or higher in ChemE required
💲 Avg salary: $121,860
#STEMcareers #engineeringcareers
Meet Dr. Juan de Pablo, NYU’s EVP for Global Science and Technology and Dean of Tandon. A leader in polymers, proteins, DNA, and materials design, he’s authored 650+ papers, holds 25+ patents, and is a member of both NAS and NAE. #successinscience #chemicalengineering #scientist