I got an unexpected call from my youngest brother Matt saying he was coming into town to do some recruiting for Rice and give a Colloqium (fancy word for lecture on his research) down at BYU. Me and my aunt Julie decided to go and show our support. (No, we were not the only females in the room)
I was so proud of him (even though I had not idea what he was saying). He was so poised and confident. He was so worried about the questions they might ask and being able to answer them. I told him to use the Sarah Palin strategy, it seemed to work for her. But he was able to answer all their questions. The picture in the middle is him talking physics geek talk with some guys after. I asked his former professor if the average 3rd and 4th year physics major would have been able to follow this presentation and he said no way. Each time I have Matt explain his research to me on a dumbed down scale I understand a little bit more. maybe by the time he graduates (in a year hopefully) I will be able to say "my brother is graduating with a degree in atomic physics from Rice University. He did he his studies on ......" So what does a guy with a PhD in atomic physics do for a living you ask? They can get a job in the industry working for an oil company doing research on alternative energy---that is so cool. I am so proud of you Matt.
4 comments:
What a handsome stud... could you give me your brother's phone number!
Thanks for coming, Beck. I appreciate the support. It was great to see you and your family last week, I had so much fun. I can't wait for you guys to come out to Spring in the spring!
He is pretty cool! :)
yeah matt, becky you are such a great sister!
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