Emma shows the Fysikum premises for high school students in "Shadowing a Physicist"
Emma Jotun is studying astrophysics and is considering a master's degree in quantum matter. "Students in the third year of upper secondary school can follow a physics student at Stockholm University. A full day of physics studies - what an opportunity! The chance is available all the way up to the last day of applications," says Emma, who is a member of the board of Ung Vetenskapssport (Young Science Sport) and project manager in an organizing group.
Emma Jotun, student showing the Fysikum premises at AlbaNova for high school students in “Shadow a Physicist”
Emma Jotun is 22 years old and studies astrophysics.
"Right now we're studying quantum mechanics and last fall I took some extra math courses. It's nice to learn what will be used later and the physics becomes easier then. I like it here and I'm thinking about doing my master's degree specializing in quantum matter," says Emma.
Already at the age of 12, Emma began asking questions about how the world works and then that interest continued.
"I've always liked math and had very good teachers on the science program who aroused my curiosity."
She is on the board of Young Science Sports and is involved in “Shadow a Physicist” when high school students can come to lectures at AlbaNova.
“This is a brand new activity and I show the students the Fysikum facilities at AlbaNova,” says Emma.
Other activities to choose from are physics and astronomy camps in Uppsala and Gothenburg. During Thursday to Sunday, high school students come to lectures given by students.
"We also organize a Maths competition where the emphasis is on physics. One of the focuses of the camps is to train students for competitions. They sign up for and can take the tests from their school. Many learn a lot of math and physics from socializing with each other and everyone talks about their shared interest."
