Caden Ginter

Hometown: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA

Hobbies: Learning about and experimenting with new computer languages and techniques, and hiking.

One interesting fact: I built a simple particle simulation on a Raspberry Pi.

Q&A with Caden

• What are your favorite things about the department?
• The department houses so many devoted learners, and I very consistently find myself discovering new things just by talking to people.
• What do you think is the most interesting thing about your research?
• I am constantly surprised by the solutions to my problems; I find that the best way to improve my technique is not always the most obvious.
• Why did you want to pursue physics?
• My high school physics class went beyond mechanics into optics and electricity. I found this to be very engaging because I enjoy being creative about solving problems using math.
  
• Why did you choose West Virginia University?
• The Department of Physics and Astronomy specializes in several aspects of physics that I am interested in.
• How have your professors and/or staff helped you be successful?
• My professors have consistently demonstrated that research is a welcoming and inviting opportunity.
• What advice would you give to an incoming student?
• If you reach out and build a network early, you set yourself up to take full advantage of the opportunities available as a member of the University.