My first job: combining theory and practice

I consider myself an applied physicist who practices his profession primarily by working in the field of electrical/electronic engineering, hence my association with the IEEE as both a 53-year member and past president of the organization. I obtained my undergraduate degree, B.A.Sc., from the University of Toronto (U of T). While attending the U of T, the school calendar permitted an approximately five-month period between years that enabled students to earn money and gain professional experience if they were fortunate enough to receive such summer employment.