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What colleges should I apply to for nuclear engineering? Also is going to graduate school fjjor nuclear engineering worth the cost?

One day I aspire to work in the space exploration(or something similar) field using Computer Science skills, and my knowledge in Astronomy. Is this realistic? Or would a minor in Physics be better for trying to achieve the same goal? I plan to attend the University of Utah if the makes a...

Hi everyone, I am a biology major (doing premed) as undergraduate right now. I was doing premed, however I volunteered at hospitals and such, and I am strongly starting to believe it is not for me at all. I loved physics in high school, took AP Physics and actively participated in Physics...

Hello there and thank you for taking your time to read this. Well my problem is that I can't decide if I should double major or not. I am going to be an incoming freshman to college with my intended major being physics. I wanted to double major with EE because I find it to also be interesting...

I'm starting my Associates this summer in Physics and Mechanical Engineering. I have a BS and MS in accounting but science was always my first love so I'm starting all over again. I'm pursuing the double degree because I currently work as an accountant for an oil and gas company and the...

Hey, I've just graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and I'm planning to go for masters. But now, I've to choose between Applied mechanics, Machine design, Thermal sciences (Thermodyn and fluid mech) and Aerospace (Aerodyn in particular); all of which I like very much. I'm...

Finished most of my basics and calculus series at a community college and now I'm transferring to UT Austin to take ALL my University physics courses and advanced math such as PDE. I haven't taken a physics course since High School, and I want to go over all the concepts during summer so when I...

I am interested in going into Semiconducting Engineering as a career. What would be a good major to start in for this field.

I go through major swings of confidence throughout the day. If I get a compliment from someone or some other kind of validation, I'll feel on top of the world, and then some really small disappointment can sink that confidence into almost depression and a feeling of worthlessness. For...

How much overlap is there usually between a physics and math degree? Is it 50%+? And does being good or interested in one usually translate into being good at or interested in the other?

I'm starting my undergraduate degree in physical/mathematical sciences at the University of Toronto in the fall. My long-term goal at this point is a career in academia, probably theoretical physics, but I don't want to close any doors on the experimental side. Other than coursework, I would...

Hi all! To keep this short(ish), if in the same time frame I could obtain a master's in physics, would it be better to instead get a double major in physics and applied math while taking 5+ graduate courses in physics? The more I think about how applied math interests me, and how useful I think...

So I've decided that I am going to become a physicist(a theoretical physicist , field is still undecided). I'd like to co-major in either math or engineering so I'd like you guys to evaluate Physics-Math Double Major as opposed to Physics-Engineering Double Major What are the adv/disadv of...

Currently I am intended to start next fall as a Physics major at the University of Delaware. My interest lies in Fluid Dynamics particularly in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. I understand it's really early in my college career and I may change my interest, however I was surprised to find that as a...

Hi, I am currently a junior working on a math major and a computer minor. I just found out that if I take four more classes in comp. sci, I can earn a 2nd BA (not a dual major - a second degree). This would mean at least one more semester full time or another year part time. I am...

I'm finishing up my 2nd year of college at a local CC transferring to university in the Fall working on a BS in astrophysics and math minor. I've worked out my schedule so far for the next 3 years (taking an extra year due to some general ed's not transferring) and it looks like for all but my...

Hello, I got accepted into UIUC math programme (I will major most likely in applied math) and I wonder in what order I should take courses. My background is Math IB HL (7), so it is about calculus II. Additionally, as a preparation I decided to work with Spivak's Calculus to get more...

Title. I want to get a second degree (major) in something besides physics. If I would like to do theoretical physics (in any subfield of it, including mathematical physics), how much would a math major influence in my skills for developing the models?

I did terrible in community college and got a 3.07. I just transferred to a university and it looks like I will have a 4.0 for my major GPA at the end of the semester. I'm sure these will change by the time I graduate (especially the 4.0 haha) but just going with what i have, if a graduated with...

Okay well I'm a senior in high school and I am having trouble figuring out what I want to do when I graduate. I like science a lot mainly physics, and I also like math but I'm having trouble figuring out what I should major in. The options I have considered so far are physics, computer...

I am just finishing my freshman year as a physics major. I am wondering what software might be useful to get my hands on at this point? In chemistry, we used computers with Linux because he said they are able to process the information much faster than a Windows-based computer. Will most of...

I'm going to school for chemical engineering with an emphasis in biotechnology, in the hopes of working for a corporation out of school, but eventually founding my own business. As I looked at the curriculum for chem engineering however, I realized I'll have a LOT of free time if I only do the...

I am 21 years old starting college at Florida State University. I want to major in engineering but don't know what field of engineering will lead to a career in oil refining. The university does not offer petroleum engineering. I would like to work on the management side so Industrial...

Does anybody know anything about ATMAE accredited engineering programs? I'm currently studying Applied Electronics Engineering, and I know it's not traditional engineering nor is it engineering at the least.. it's kind of a joke; just a two year engineering technology degree with management...

Abstract linear algebra, differential equations applications, or partial differential equations. Id realistically like to take only two of the three courses, so which three would be most beneficial? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I have almost finished my BS (chemistry), and I would like some advice on where to go from here. I have an interview at a med school coming up, but I'm not really sure if medicine is what I want to do right now. My undergraduate is from a mediocre university, but I have good...

Hello everyone, I am a high school senior. I got accepted to UC Berkeley, and will be attending the school this coming fall. I want to pursue nuclear engineering in college. Since UC Berkeley offers joint major programs, I would like to pursue a joint major (nuclear + another engineering...

Hi, new to the forums. Sophomore in college, Nuclear Engineer in training. Nuclear Engineering seemed tempting for a few reasons: Engineering = $$ and Nuclear, well I love nuclear physics and chemistry so why not! Now what I found out: What nuclear engineering is NOT: Quantum mechanics...

I am a ChemE major, and I am currently in Organic Chemistry 2. I got through OC1 by the skin of my teeth, and I currently am sitting on a 60% in OC2. Do I need to re-evaluate my major? Do you guys have any tips on how to learn this stuff? I am acing all of the homework assignments, but when...

Hi all, so a little about me first. I'm a freshman in a local CC looking to pursue a degree in engineering. Ultimately I want to work with and or study biomechanics/biomedicine, should I get my degree in BME or one of the broader fields of eng. like ECE, MechE, ChemE? I've heard that most...

I will graduate this spring with a B.S. in Physics. Are there any tests I can take to get a license or a certification that will make me more appealing for an engineering position? Could I take the test to become a P.E. without actually having a degree in engineering? Can I take something...

Hello, I am a Freshman in College as of right now, and I am looking to decide on a major. I am extremely interested in computers, this includes: how they work, finding new things to do with them, and learning how to develop new software. However, I am not the best at math, if I really study...

I'm in my first year of college as a physics major and I am not taking any courses this summer. I only have to work part-time, so I will have some spare time on my hands to do some extra studies. Since I am going to a small and affordable college for my AA, they have no research programs...

I am an aspiring physics major attending a small liberal arts college this fall, and lately I've been considering whether to go for a second major. My long-term goal in my academic career is a PhD in physics, and to that effect I plan to take courses in physics and mathematics beyond the...

So I got a 160 (81%-tile) on the quantitative reasoning section of the general GRE which is embarrassing for a math\physics major! I've gotten straight A's including graduate classes like quantum field theory, differential geometry etc; I think I just made mindless arithmetic errors on the GRE...

I'm in the middle of physics 2, and I'm taking calculus 2 at the same time. I thought I'd find physics interesting like used to in high school, but I find myself kinda bored and not really caring anymore. I love doing math, and I am quite good at it. I have gotten 100 percent on my last two...

Hi, what's the best double major for someone interested in succeeding in artificial intelligence research after college? Of course, Computer Science is primary. Or is it Computer Engineering? There's also mathematics and its subdivisions (like applied math or statistics), any of the cognitive...

As the title states, I am a junior in High School and I would very much like to major in physics, (astrophysics in general, but that could change), but I am extremely worried that I won't be able to get a job after college. I would like to work in a university if I could, but it seems unlikely...

Which double major is generally more popular in college? I'm considering either math and physics or physics and mechanical engineering. I'm probably going to pursue a career in physics in grad school.

Hi, I am a high school student and my fields of interest are physics and mathematics. I've been advised to apply for the mathematical physics undergraduate program but I don't want to rush so that I won't have to regret my decision afterwards. I have a few questions about the paths I can...

Hi all, I'm in a bit of a sticky situation at the moment. I am a European so unfortunately I don't have the same freedom in choosing my electives or major as the US. Right now I'm currently doing a B.Sc in Mathematics and Physics. So far I have had 5 math modules (currently doing 3), 4...

Since I am only an undergrad and not actively planning on attending grad school, it won't be of utmost importance to find the perfect adviser for me. I am currently a sophomore. I haven't declared my major yet, but I am pretty sure it will be math. I have only taken linear algebra, calc III...

I am interested in being a cryptographer after college. I want to get a double major in pure mathematics and computer science with a minor in two foreign languages (I'm thinking french and russian). After I get my graduate degree I plan to go to graduate school to get a masters degree in...

Hi guys: I am having trouble with differentiating nominal and major diameter, from what I get on google as well as my textbook, the nominal diameter is the largest diameter in the thread and major diameter is the distance between crest to crest. but aren't the two the same? thanks

I am signing up for my third quarter of college classes soon and I have to choose if I am going to take Differential Equations or Matrix Algebra this quarter. I am given the option to take either of them and I do not know if I will be able to take the other one anytime soon. Which of the two...

Is an electrical engineering major like myself going to have a hard time gettin through my bachelors if i can't stand learning a programming language? I love studying the sciences but something about cse bores the crap out of me.

Applied math or Engineering (including various disciplines...). what job options cross over between the 2 and which don't. Thank you!

It seems like a bit of an odd question, at least in my mind. But i have an immense passion for both physics and medicine. I did research on getting into med school and many people recommend majoring in whatever you love doing, as long as you get the requirements for pre-med. They also say that...

I know I'm an electrical engineering major but I'm looking to get the most out of my courses. I'm curious about the significant differences between the two intro to electromagnetism courses offered at my school: the "engineering" and the "physics" versions. I'm not sure I get the whole applied...

An ellipse is represented by \rho(t)^2=x^2(t) + y^2(t) where \rho(t) is the distance from origin to the ellipse at a given time. The way the article used to find the major and minor axis is the take the derivative \frac{d(\rho^2(t))}{d t}=0 to find the maximum and minimum. My question is why...