What is Academic: Definition and 282 Discussions

An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning, research, or honorary membership. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and skill, north of Athens, Greece.

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  1. O

    Schools Junior level needs advice on graduate schools and academic culture

    Hello! I am a junior level physics major at a state university (first semester here, 1.5 years to go). I am the first in my family to attend college beyond a two year degree and I myself have recently transferred from a community college. With that said I suppose it is no surprise that I...
  2. M

    Was this a poor academic choice?

    Hey everyone, it's been a while since I posted on here, but I'm having some conflicting thoughts about my upcoming semester. I am hoping to get some outside opinions to make sure I'm not just beating myself up for nothing. So, here is the situation. I graduated high school in 2010, I was the...
  3. J

    Expert Academic Advice: Balancing 4 Courses in Spring - Tips from Past Students!

    Hello, Currently I have just finished my spring semester. I took three courses physics, general Chem 2, and College Physic 1. Now I looking at taking four courses in the spring which are Organic Chem, Physics 2, Cal 3, and Diff EQs. I wanted some advice from people who have taking these...
  4. I

    Engineering Correction to my academic plan to become a Drilling engineer

    I am currently a transfer student doing a BA in physics and two minors in business. At this time I cannot change my major unless it is advisable to go back and complete a BS in physics instead of completing a BA. I want to be able to secure my chances of landing a entry level Drilling...
  5. Hercuflea

    Putting a quote in academic statement

    Would it be over the top to put in a relevant quote from my favorite mathematician/scientist at the beginning of my academic statement? (The school only has one statement requirement).
  6. A

    What is the point of academic research in majors like English?

    So I looked at some of the research in a couple of literature journals. One of the several similar articles found was a 50 page analysis on a comic: Persepolis. What's the point though? You're putting in more work than the author did, to do an analysis of a comic book. The author doesn't care...
  7. P

    Research interest, career plan, academic goal for REU

    Hello all, I'm a Mathematics and Physics major, currently in my junior year. Being an international student, it is extremely hard for me to find summer REU, so I could only find around 9 places. Even so, they only say that they MIGHT accommodate around 1-2 internationals. As such, I want to...
  8. Pythagorean

    Interdisciplinary Academic Career

    I have a goal of starting a new program in a particular school. It's an established program and the school has all the pieces of it (contributing departments with the right specialties)... but... if you want to be involved in cross-department research, early on in your career, who do you apply...
  9. Z

    When is there going to be audio (academic) papers?

    Like there have been audio (layman) books.
  10. Hercuflea

    Looking for academic journal template - MS word

    Hi guys I am tasked with reformatting a paper for an academic conference and I would like a nice MS word template for academic journal articles (2-column, I have graphs as well.) Can anyone enlighten me on how to have 2 columns for the paper, but basically keep the title/subtitle/author...
  11. E

    Academic presentation software or template?

    I'm curious how scientists make such pretty presentations. I've used Microsoft Powerpoint for all of my presentations since middle school. But my powerpoints lack the style I notice in many academic presentations. There seems to be a standard format on which I am missing out. See, for...
  12. K

    Panorama of academic career paths in different countries

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to get some ideas of how academia should be structured. I created this thread to learn how you go about being an academic scientist in different countries, who pays for it, to see what works and what doesn't, what has or hasn't been tried. An overview of academia...
  13. T

    Letters of Recommendation - Strictly Academic?

    Hi all, I got a BA in Physics, and am almost a year out of school. I have noticed whilst perusing graduate school websites that most emphasize that they want letters of recommendation from academic settings. I landed an internship in R&D after school, and I was wondering how...
  14. Ascendant78

    What is a good (academic) physics starter book?

    I will be taking Physics this coming fall and am looking for a good book to accompany it as a study/reference guide. From what I have heard, the pdf textbook that the teacher offers is not very good, as it lacks a variety of practice problems and thorough explanations. Since I am majoring in...
  15. D

    Academic Papers for Undergrads

    The hardest part about an education in physics (in my opinion which is admittedly underdeveloped) is changing from classroom learning to research and reading academic papers. The SPS at my school is trying to put together some material to introduce undergrads to academic papers. I am hoping to...
  16. M

    Please, help Thousands of academic lives being destroyed by our gov

    My country is implementing an unified TAS-like exam. All of our best universities use it as the sole criterion for admission of new students. It happens yearly and had more than 6 million participants this year. It is by far the most important exam of a student's life. Half of the exam is...
  17. G

    How can I pay for access to all academic journals?

    I'm dead, finished, there's no hope for me. My dreams to become a tenured professor are ruined unless I can find a way to read academic journals again. I was reading academic journals using my alum account with my university but they recently took those privileges away for unknown reasons. If...
  18. A

    ArXiv and academic affiliation

    I do have a research article that is descent and a contact that is willing to endorse me into the relevant archive at Arxiv. What I do not have is an official academic affiliation with a research organization. When trying to set up an account on Arxiv I first get the warning that I am using...
  19. E

    Hovering just above rock bottom. Academic Failure requesting help.

    This was the sub-forum where I thought I may be able to find any help in, so I really hope I didn't go wrong there. So, dear readers, I come to you because I have ran out of options to get me out of the mess I find myself to be in right now. If you could lend me your honest thoughts and advice...
  20. S

    Academic Dismissal Help: Advice for Struggling Engineering Student

    First of all, I want to take the time to anyone who's already read this sentence, you guys are really helping me out. I'm a double BME and MechE major at a decent university, and I'm planning on graduating in June 2013. I recently failed two classes in a quarter where I took three (the third...
  21. T

    Trying to narrow my Academic field

    So I currently have the following: (All B.S.) A degree in Math specializing in Graduate studies A degree in Physics specializing in medical physics and currently pursuing a degree in chemistry. I am pursuing the third because I have a pattern in my classes. Intro level with little...
  22. P

    What Are Some Potential Research Topics Related to the Equivalence Principle?

    Hello everyone, I'm currently finishing my major in Physics and I'm contemplating to take a phd in theoretical physics. I don't really know how the process goes. I asked my supervisor (of my major thesis) and he suggested a bunch of professors and post-docs whose work might be of my interest...
  23. R

    What Are the Realistic Chances of Becoming a Professor with a PhD in Physics?

    I read this article in my latest physicsworld (a publication of the institute of physics), thought it's quite relevant to many of the discussions here. If you're a IOP member you can read it here: http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/indepth/2012/oct/04/the-academic-pyramid Here's what the rest...
  24. A

    Too late to pursue math and science as an academic failure?

    Hey guys, I'm an 18 year old living in Australia. Throughout my primary and high-school career I've always been either a below average or a mediocre student, I finished my high-school certificate receiving very low marks in my final year of schooling, which has since left me with feelings of...
  25. F

    Struggling with Academic Confidence: My Story

    I've recently realized that I've been overly confident of my academic abilities. I've had a profound interest in physics and computer science since I was in middle school. I toke physics and AP Computer Science in high school. I scored lower than I expected on my SAT. As a result a decided to go...
  26. S

    Requesting (advice) and help on academic assignment.

    1. The situation Hi, I'm in the UK and just finished my first year of college, and now I need to do a 2000 word academic assignment (on physics) for my college so I can show Unis. I am 17 and a competent, interested young physicist. 2. The problem I am very much interested in physics...
  27. FeDeX_LaTeX

    Shadowing an Academic (Work Exp.)

    Hello, I'm applying for maths at uni next year, and my careers advisor said that I could shadow an academic at my local university. I wanted to know what this entailed, exactly. Thanks.
  28. C

    Admissions Please help me, not confident about my appeal letter for academic admission

    To whom it may concern, My name is xxxx xxxx and I am writing this appeal letter in hopes to overturn my academic denial decision. Unfortunately my performance in the past with the university was not impressive. I was placed on academic suspension because of a low grade point average. I...
  29. V

    Does age matter for academic careers?

    Hello everyone, I'm a masters student(engineering) and interning at a lab (robotics) for the summer. The senior PhD students and post-docs in the lab are all in their 30s and even in their late 30s mostly because they worked a while, or changed fields etc. Most of them say that they would...
  30. D

    Where to from here? (I need a mixture of academic and life guidance I think )

    This month I surprised myself in a fashion unusual for me. Having attended less than 20% of my lecture courses throughout this academic, continually abused drugs and alcohol, gotten into severe financial difficulties, and ruined my relationship with my parents, I estimated that my average mark...
  31. P

    Schools Truly Needing Academic Guidance to Prep for Grad School

    Hello all, This is very long and I apologize! I tend to be somewhat thorough, haha. I have a couple of things that have been weighing on my mind that I hope someone may have some insight on. Mainly, I am concerned with my preparation for grad school. Specifically I am worried about my...
  32. M

    What math course will you take next academic year?

    As the title says.
  33. D

    Advice on Academic Path DSP and mathematics

    My main passions involve anything having to deal with audio synthesis and manipulation. I love sounds (not even necessarily musical) and love even more the topics of electronic and computer generated sounds. I am mainly interested in computer-related audio processing and generation. I would love...
  34. Shackleford

    Is a Master's in Mathematics the Key to a Non-Academic Academic Career?

    I'm graduating in May with a B.S. Math and Physics Minor. I really don't want to teach, but I think I would enjoy something like mathematics curriculum development/assessment, etc. Of course, this would generally be outside of academia - at least at the university level. However, in my search...
  35. R

    Academic Advising for MD: Get 34 on ACT, GPA 3.9/4

    Hello, I want to be a doctor but I want to go into a straight program (one that doesn't require a MCAT). My GPA is around 3.9 out of 4 and my first ACT was 25 (with no preparation), but I take another one in June where I am going to try to get a 34. Hypothetically, let's say I get the 34...
  36. C

    I've Butchered my Academic Profile

    After this semester, I'll be entering my senior year as a physics major cs minor. Looking back I realize my transcript is going to make me appear dull to grad schools. Looking forward, I realize this semester's results may make matters even worse. I have yet to take my finals, but it is very...
  37. D

    I need some serious academic advice.

    I am a combined math/phys major (rising junior) and my first year is hurting me from scoring almost all research positions and a lot of scholarships. Don't get me wrong, my gpa is improving - very slowly (low 80s). I am currently acing most of my math/physics classes (think high 90s, only got...
  38. D

    Just how important is exercise to academic success?

    When reading tips on various websites of how to "study physics" I always see they bring up exercise as being one of the key things to success. But, is it really that integral to one's success? I'm quite skinny and frail, and I've noticed most of my professors and other classmates aren't in shape...
  39. D

    Self-Taught vs. Academic: The Need for Formal Education in Mathematics

    Is Academia really necessary to become a mathematician? What about self-taught mathematicians? If someone has the maturity to learn by themselves, why need to go to university and spend time and money to sit in an overcrowded class with who knows what kind of lecture you get...? The only...
  40. L

    Choosing an Academic Path for Experimental Particle Physics

    Hello, guys. I am an undergraduate student who aims to study experimental particle physics and wants to be a faculty member in the academic in the future. Now I get some offers of admission, including 3-year(it may be possible to prolong to 4 years) D.Phil(Ph.D.) program at the U of Oxford in...
  41. C

    What's the most famous academic economic journal?

    As the title says, what's the most famous academic and peer-reviewed economic journal? I know many journals, but I don't know which one could be classify as being the most famous and respected in the social science community.
  42. E

    Schools Academic Dilemma: Math Graduate School for Economics Major?

    I have been lurking on PF for a while, so I have done a bit of research on the subject but figure I should get some specific advice from those knowledgeable about my dilemma. Currently, I am a junior Economics major at a Big 10 school, recently admitted into the honors program for my subject...
  43. R

    How can I improve my math skills and grades?

    I am the product of a horrible excuse for a public education system, where actually teaching math without the use of a calculator simply does not exist. I am not great at math in the slightest modicum without a calculator and found this out my first year in university where they didn't allow the...
  44. D

    How do you organize academic papers?

    I have many papers in pdf form and fail at organizing them in a way I can find them efficiently. Any suggestions?
  45. deskswirl

    Academic Future _ advising needed

    I am an undergraduate Physics major in my 4th year (of 5.5). I recently changed to Physics from Engineering Physics (previous to that I was pre-vet) because frankly engineering classes are very boring for me. So basically I have had through a sophomore/junior level engineering education and a...
  46. O

    Ways to improve my academic presentation skills

    Hi, I'm an international student in the United States and a non-native English speaker. Needless to say, I have an accent. Also, when speaking, I have trouble converting ideas in my head into English sentences. This is not a problem when writing, because I have enough time to think. But when...
  47. H

    Schools Odd academic situation and graduate school admissions

    To elaborate on said situation - I went to a top 50 US public university for a few years majoring in math and during this period of time I had no significant interest or motivation in school, much less any graduate school aspirations. I didn't do *horrible*, but my gpa was about a 3.1. I took...
  48. K

    Some Career and Academic Guidance Appreciated

    Good Afternoon Fellow Physics Enthusiasts and Educators, My name is Aaron and I am new on pf and was heavily recommended to join by my former lab assistant (current P.Hd student) and friend at the University of Arizona Physics department. At the time, I was studying general science courses but...
  49. K

    [engineering] transfering help what's the meaning of academic interest

    Hello I am planning to transfer. My current major is mechanical engineering. and I am wondering how should I answer this question for the essay , "Tell us what you would like to major and why, how your past academic or work experience influenced your decision." so, this question asks to...
  50. F

    Force Sensor Wireless Solution- Academic Project

    Hi friends, I'm an outsider with a management science background looking for a solution into a technical matter I can't resolve by scouring the net. I am working on an academic project that will allow me to track multiple pressure or force points and have that information transmitted...
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