I started out at the University of Saskatchewan in biochemistry. For that major, physics was a prerequisite. Although I had taken physics in high school, it wasn’t my favorite subject. I liked biology and chemistry, but the reading in those courses became overwhelming. Physics, on the other hand, included lab work. We learn theories, and then in the lab, we see those theories in action. That helped me understand the material better, and I decided to switch my major to physics. 

Work life has changed dramatically for the millions of people who are now working from home. According to recent Gallup statistics, 33 percent of employees in the United States are always working virtually, and 25 percent are working from home as part of a hybrid business model.