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PREPARE is an acronym for the European Union's Platform for European Preparedness Against (Re-)emerging Epidemics. The coordinator is professor Herman Goossens of the University of Antwerp. It was activated on 31 December 2019 in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and as of February 2020 was operating in outbreak response mode 2 (mobilisation), the second of three modes.

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    Looking to Prepare for Metric Differential Geometry

    This is the course description: I want to take this class because the professor comes highly recommended, but I'm a little worried that I won't be entirely prepared for it. Normally this class requires Real Analysis as a prerequisite, and even though the professor explicitly states that...
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    Job Skills How to prepare more quants interview?

    Hi All, I would like to seek advice from you guys, specially those how have experience in the finance field with a science background, on how to prepare interviews at iBank. First let me give some background about myself: I have a PhD degree in astrophysics from one of the Ivy League...
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    Books to Prepare for Differential Geometry

    What books should I read as prerequisites for Spivak's Differential Geometry Series? Trying to pick up Diff Geom for graduate physics but right now it is pretty daunting. I've got single variable calculus and linear algebra under my belt. Just looking for bare minimum requirements here to...
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    Need a book to prepare for my Calculus 3 class

    Ahoy, Next semester I am taking Calc 3 and I would like to prepair over the summer so that it is not so daunting. If anyone can suggest a "...For Dummies" type book which would give me good examples and equations along with ample example problems that would be great. P.S. I already know...
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    Need a book to prepare for my Special Relativity class

    Hello, Next semester I will be taking a class in Special Relativity through UIUC. Its only a 200 level course titled Relativity and math applications but I would really like to go in with a base. If anyone could give me some book suggestions which would contain practice problems and the like but...
  6. M

    How can I prepare a 25 degree brix 100ml solution with sucrose?

    Hello there, I'm learning how to make wine in my Chemistry class and the first task we had to do is prepare a 100ml solution with a 25% sucrose content. However, I don't know where to begin. I know that 25 grams of sugar plus 75 grams of water will not add up to 100mls of solution. I've done...
  7. R

    Brushing up on calc to prepare for QM

    I make way too many mistakes in calc so I'm going to go back and brush up so as to prepare for the exciting moment when I finally start studying QM. I'm using the Thomas text on calc, it's contents are listed below. What sections do you think I should really master. Plus David Griffiths' book...
  8. Femme_physics

    How to Prepare for a Job Interview""Preparing for a Job Interview: Tips & Advice

    Question at topic title.
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    Testing Navigating a Classical Mechanics Final with 11 Hours to Prepare

    Ok, so I feel really bummed out even having to ask this question, but in all seriousness: I have a classical mechanics final in 11 hours. It's upper division CM not like first year stuff. Anyway, I'm decently prepared. I mean, if I take it now I will certainly pass. But I want the best...
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    I'm Trying to Prepare for Nuclear Engineering

    Greetings, Everyone! My name is Daniel, and I just signed up for PF today! I felt it looked really cool, and that I would be wise to collaborate with peer engineers, and seek advice from them! I am preparing to graduate from Crowder College (In Neosho, MO), a 2yr school, with a degree in...
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    Testing Prepare to GRE Exam in physics

    Hi, I want tp prepare to GRE Exam in physics, please give me some titles to male sure that i will get score over able me to continue at Stanford, Cornell..
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    Physics Preparing for a Career in Theoretical Physics | Ben

    I am still in middle school, just getting inducted in the NJHS and hoping to get into the IB program. I really what to get into a career in Theoretical Physics, is there anything i can do to help make my dreams of becoming a Theoretical Physicist a reality? Anything would help...
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    Volume of Tris Needed to Prepare Buffer Solution

    Homework Statement Calculate the theoretical volumes of 1.0 M Tris base, 1.0 N HCL or 0.2 NaOH, and water needed to prepare 50 ml of a 0.1 M Tris buffer pH 9.0. pKa of Tris: 8.21 Homework Equations Henderson-Hasselbalch: pH=pKa + log[A-]/[HA]The Attempt at a Solution Honestly, I don't even know...
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    Progression to prepare for analysis

    I am currently an adult student about to start a mathematics program at a university. I want to start preparing myself for analysis as soon as possible because I have a feeling it is going to be very difficult. So, I recently purchased Apostol's calculus book as well as Spivak's since I heard...
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    Calculating Volumes to Prepare Standard Solutions with KSCN

    Calculate the volume of each reagent required to prepare 25.0 mL of each standard solution at the specified KSCN concentration. Fill in the rest of the table (attached). My complete guess is that the solution II needs to be incremented by 2.5 ml each time.
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    Will a MSC computer science conversion program prepare me for PhD

    hello my fellow physicists. I have a degree in industrial engineering but my true passion is computer science. I want to apply to a MSc conversion program in computer science in the UK. Will this prepare me for a PhD? is this a bad idea? will not having an undergraduate degree in CS be a problem...
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    How to prepare toluene solution?

    It's been a while since I last worked in the lab and I have forgotten some of the techniques in preparing solutions, especially when dealing with liquid solutes. I'm trying to make solution of toluene of low concentrations in the ppm levels. The specifications as shown here...
  18. excelsior

    Courses Math courses to prepare for undergrad physics for older student

    Along with my previous thread, I've been searching around looking at advice and such for going back to school for physics from an unrelated field (media production). My math needs a lot of work before I even consider enrolling in a degree program. My BA only had a few required math courses...
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    Help Josh Prepare for Year 9 Science

    Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right section for this, but this seemed to make most sense, seeing as it is labeled as 'Homework & Coursework Questions'. Before I state my issue's I would like to note I am indeed, 13, And I'm going into Year 9 of education (England). The reason I'm posting...
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    What can I do to prepare for physics I?

    Over the summer? I just took grade 11 physics this semester and it was one of the most interesting classes I've ever taken, but unfortunately, I didn't have the time to take grade 12 physics or I'd have to repeat a year. I contacted the university I'll be starting in Septembre, and they said it...
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    Best Books to Prepare for AP Physics C

    Next year, I will be a high school senior taking AP Physics C (which is calculus based) though I have not taken any other physics courses in high school (I have completed AP Calculus BC). My future teacher recommended that I read up on fundamental physics concepts so that once I enter the class...
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    Interesting integrated Matrix Question on types of solutions; Help me prepare Final

    Homework Statement http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9065/matrixk.th.png Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe Attempt at a Solution Alright, here is how I did it. First I need to find my eigenvalues \begin{bmatrix} 0-\lambda & 1&2 \\ 0& 3-\lambda& a\\ 0 & 0 &0 -\lambda \end{bmatrix} So...
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    Schools How should i prepare for studying Engineering in University

    I'll have to start the 1st semester at the university in 2 months in Mechatronics engineering. I used to study physics and calculus before in high school so I have some knowledge about their foundation but not really good at it yet. I wonder that in the last two months, how should i prepare for...
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    Schools Questions about recommended courses to prepare for grad school in Physics

    Hello, I'm currently a 3rd year physics student (will be finishing next year) with some questions about recommended courses which would facilitate my ability to tackle graduate courses. First, due to financial issues I cannot take more than a fixed number of hours in the coming year so I have to...
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    Can you help me prepare me for my E&M lab practical?

    I have to perform a "lab practical" tomorrow for my E&M class and it involves using a multimeter to determine what is inside a "black box" - either a battery/resistor combo or a capacitor. Homework Statement Taken from the lab practical write-up: "You’ll be given a box with two...
  26. R

    Prepare for the Putnam: Intensive Math Training Without a Tutor

    Hey, I am just wondering whether there is a good way to get you trained for the Putnam? It may not necessarily for the Putnam, but to teach you to tackle fun and difficult math problems and come up with ideas. I want to use the coming summer to do this and I will have tons of free time at...
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    Best way to prepare for 2nd quarter organic

    I just finished taking the first quarter of the honors organic chemistry series at my school and ended up getting a B. I would like to work hard to get an A next quarter, and I was wondering whether it is worth spending time reviewing the material from first quarter to prepare for 2nd quarter. I...
  28. A

    What should I prepare for transfer?

    http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html I still have time. I will be applying this coming July/Aug (??whever it is) I want to transfer to any UCs (although CSU long beach, private school such as USC is also my choice, but I'm trying to avoid...
  29. K

    In practice how do we prepare a desired quantum state?

    Let say we want to prepare a particular superposition state with a specified wavefunction, how can we accomplish that? I tried google but nothing useful showed up. Thanks.
  30. alemsalem

    Schools I have 10 months till graduate school, whats the best way to prepare?

    i have 10 months till graduate school, what's the best way to prepare?? I graduated about one & a half years ago(physics), and I'm going to graduate school September next year(HEP/Cosmology), i have holes in my undergraduate knowledge in addition to what's lost in memory. I don't know what...
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    What to study to prepare me for Spivak?

    I'm currently studying Euclid's Elements and Elements of Algebra by Euler. I'd like to know what others recommend I study before Spivak/Apostol. I've been researching a lot, and have had major difficulty in discerning proper texts.
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    Schools How to prepare for a college atractive highschool career.

    Hello everyone. I need some help. I'm a about to start 9th grade and I want to graduate with 4 years of grades that will atract all of the best colleges. I read somewhere that taking all the AP classes I can, will help. Next year I'm going to take honors English. But I wonder what else can I do...
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    Taking computer science classes to prepare to physicist

    Hey everybody. I'm a freshman in college thinking about double majoring in physics and math. I think I might want to try to get into physics research as a profession, and I think knowing how to program might help me. Someone, however, told me that computer science courses aren't the type of...
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    Schools Will these courses prepare me for grad school?

    Hello everyone! My school has a rather odd math major - it just so happens to perfectly suit me. I studied engineering for the first 2 years of school, as well as a little bit of CS, and all my classes fit perfectly in this major "Mathematics - Engineering/physics track." I should be able to...
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    Calc 1 topics to prepare for Calc 2

    I am taking calculus 1 right now and we have been doing a lot of application problems. Like related rates and finding and relating maximum values. I don't have any specific question I was just wanting to maybe have an open forum where we could discuss tips in understanding math->language a...
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    Schools How to prepare for grad school in biophysics

    My situation: I was originally an Economics major, math minor. However, I have lost interest in econ and have become very interested in physics and math. I begin my senior year of undergrad this fall, however I am staying in school longer and beginning the physics curriculum as well this...
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    Programs Starting my Physics degree in October, what should I do/read to prepare?

    I'm starting a Physics (with Theoretical Physics) degree in October (4 Years), and I'm wondering what I can read up on, or what I can do to prepare myself. I've read a few Feynman books, and read-up on certain areas, but is there anything in particular any of you did to get a head start? Thanks
  38. N

    Tools to Prepare You for the Workforce: EE Major in Year 3.

    hello everybody, I am going into my 3rd year as an EE major, usually between semesters ill either prep or try to learn more tools for my tool box. my question is this: are there any tools (languages, certifications, subjects, etc.) that would "really" aid me when i enter the workforce...
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    Schools How well does this course prepare me for college math?

    I'm currently enrolled in A-Level Further Mathematics (the most advanced math course available to us) and have completed pretty much everything, having more difficulty in the technical and complicated algebra involved rather than understanding the topics. I just wanted to know how knowledge of...
  40. L

    Studying Studying between semesters to prepare for a course

    How weird of an idea is it to study for a course before the course even starts to get a good handle on the actual course. For example if you sign up for a summer semester of trig. and you are going to spend a few weeks before the class starts studying the book for the course, how weird of an...
  41. K

    Programs What Maths to Take To Prepare For Computer Engineering Degree

    What courses to Take To Prepare For Computer Engineering Degree Due to a few complications i will not be able to go to the UK to study Computer Engineering this September, I have to wait for September 2011 to start my degree.In the meantime i will be taking courses at the local National...
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    Help me prepare to study EE (in a fun way)

    I want to be an electrical engineer. It sounds fascinating, but I honestly don't know much about it at all. It's about time I learned. I start college this fall but right now I have a LOT of free time and I want to get a head start now. What could I spend the next few months doing before I...
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    Best way to prepare for a graduate statistical mechanics class?

    I was thinking of taking the statistical mechanics course for PhD candidates that's being offered next term at my school. My background is pretty typical, I've had Calc 1-3, linear algebra, differential equations, classical mechanics, e&m, thermodynamics with statistical mechanics, all at the...
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    What would be best to study to prepare for

    I was wondering what would be the best choice of major to go into to prepare to do research on new types of non-combustion propulsion (that function in a vacuum, doesn't have to work in the atmosphere as well)? Most of what I read today seems to lead toward next generation propulsion being...
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    Newtonian (Classical) Physics Course: Best way to Prepare for it?

    Hello all, First and foremost, I want to apologize if I am posting in the wrong area. Please inform me if so. I am new to the forums (hence my first post), and will be doing my first Physics course this winter (starts after New Years) since 2002. I really need to do well, and I have the...
  46. A

    Does a MATH Bachelor's prepare you for an Electrical Engineering Master's?

    and also, how practical is an applied math degree? I love math and learning concepts, but I think it's also important to know you will always have a job. I'm guessing that engineering trumps math in this aspect? (I'll be attending the University of Texas at Austin next year)
  47. S

    Studying Abroad: Choosing the Right Test & How to Prepare

    i am a 1st year student aiming at studying abroad in my pg levels. can i know which test would be best for me? gre, toefl or something else? & how to prepare for them?
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    Prepare a 100mg/ml solution of glacial acetic acid in methanol

    How to prepare a 100mg/ml solution of glacial acetic acid in methanol? The density of glacial acetic acid is 1.05 g/cm^3.
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    Best biology and chemistry textbooks to prepare for college

    Hi, I was wondering about your opinions and recommendations on some biology and chemistry texts, free or not. I want to use these mainly for review for college since I took these courses in high school with biology being AP. Since I'm planning on majoring in one of these, I would like to have a...
  50. K

    Best physics textbook to prepare for college?

    Hi, I was wondering about your opinions and recommendations on some physics texts, both free and costly. In about a half a year I'm going off to college, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for college yet. By that I mean I'm not prepared to make all A's, which I'm aiming for. But of course, my asking...
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