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Latino studies is an academic discipline which studies the experience of people of Latin American ancestry in the United States. Closely related to other ethnic studies disciplines such as African-American studies, Asian American studies, and Native American studies, Latino studies critically examines the history, culture, politics, issues, sociology, spirituality (Indigenous) and experiences of Latino people. Drawing from numerous disciplines such as sociology, history, literature, political science, religious studies and gender studies, Latino studies scholars consider a variety of perspectives and employ diverse analytical tools in their work.

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    Schools Finding the Right College for Math Studies

    Hello all I would like to study math in college in the hopes of someday becoming a mathematician. I'm going to be a senior in high school with about a 3.4 GPA (taking IB classes). Not great, I know. I self-studied Calculus BC (being in the AB class) and got a 5 on the exam. I also got 5s in...
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    Giant Asteroid Flattened Half of Mars, Studies Suggest

    In looking at the Martian hemispheric dichotomy (significant differences in the Martian crust over a large radius) simulations suggest that Mars was hit by something like a 1000 to 1700 mile wide asteroid about 4 billion years ago. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=giant-asteroid-flattened...
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    Succeeding in Physics with Asperger's: A College Course and Beyond

    Physics is the subject of the career I wish to pursue. Though, I have asperger's which causes many social problems for me. I took 1 course in college to see if I can handle the socialization. My completion was rewarded with an A as my grade. The social aspects were extremely difficult. I am...
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    Further Studies Outside of Physics?

    I will be graduating soon with a BSc as a physics major. I have done well in my physics program, but over the past couple years I have been continually losing interest in my physics studies. I do not want to do further studies in a physics program at graduate school. I was wondering if anyone...
  5. K

    What are the effects of different braking scenarios on cars and occupants?

    For each part of this question, consider a vehicle that is traveling at a speed of 30m/s and then stops as described. a) The vehicle stops under normal braking conditions over 100 metres. b) The vehicle stops due to a collision when there are ineffective crumple zones (e.g. the vehicle is a...
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    Graduate studies and postgraduates studies

    Once you earn you BS in physics at the undergraduate level and you decide that you want to become a physicist, do most physics majors apply to grad school first and then attempt to pursue in earn a pHd in their field of interests or do most physics bachelors directly apply for a pHd and...
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    Near Death Studies - Consciousness After Death

    Do you guys consider the "research" for consciousness after death 100% bogus? http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Story?id=98447&page=1 http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/news/2002/10/55826 http://www.iands.org/research/important_studies/dr._pim_van_lommel_m.d._continuity_of_consciousness.html
  8. Lisa!

    How to be able to relax and concentrate on studies?

    I feel that I've lost my peace! I Can't be calm and relax like the past, so that I can't concentrate on my studies! It's a terrible feeling. I guess I should find the reason of this distraction and stress and then do something about it. But I just can't find a single reason to concentrate on...
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    What is the best way to balance time dedication on studies?

    Hi there, I study undergrad physics in greece and as most greek students,first 2 years,I would just read my lessons in the examing periods a bit (7/20 lessons passed).Truth is,I've rarely studied in my life up to now,math and physics were always my favorite lessons and I didn't have to make...
  10. dontdisturbmycircles

    Help me choose a complementary studies option

    Hi, Well I just found out that I need to enroll in a complimentary studies option in addition to the core 1st year engineering program...(kinda mad about it since I am intimidated enough by a 5 course first ever university semester let alone a 6..) I am having some troubles deciding which...
  11. Z

    Where Can I Learn About Vectors Online?

    Kindly give me a link to where I can study vectors A-Z
  12. Z

    Atomic structure and classification studies

    Kindly give me a link to some place I can study about Atomic Structure and Periodicity/Classification for IIT-JEE
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    Time Required Engineering Studies?

    How much time on average is required for Engineering studies? I mean hoe much time per day should an average student normally dedicate for Electrical Engineering studies?
  14. hagopbul

    Complete Physics Studies: Sign Up for 4th Year Specialization

    i am studing physics and i Sign up for this courses and I think it is to much: 1st year: Introduction to physics I Introduction to physics II Mathematic (matrixes) Mathematic (Calculus & Analysis) Mathematic (matrixes & Vectors) Mathematic (probability theory) Introduction to chemistry...
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    Where do I begin my studies in computer science?

    Hi, I often try to expand my knowledge studying on my own. So most of my learning is on my own. I wish now to start studying Computer Science, but honestly, I haven't the slightest idea where to begin. I downloaded the free book Concrete Abstractions by Max Hailperin, Barbara Kaiser, and Karl...
  16. ZapperZ

    Postdoctoral Fellow in Beer Studies

    This sounds like a college student wet dream. A physicist has been appointed as a http://media.www.lawrentian.com/media/storage/paper409/news/2007/04/01/Erotica/Marler.To.Become.First.Beer.Studies.Fellow-2828558.shtml" . The news article is actually pretty hilarious! Now that might explain...
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    Expert Opinions on Choosing a Grad School Direction in Nuclear Engineering

    I would like some opinions/advice regarding grad school. I have just been accepted into the grad program, and I am trying to figure out what would be a useful directon to take my studies. Since Id be doing my MS at the same school I earned my BS, I will not have to repeat all those 400/500 split...
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    My Story: Exploring Options for Independent Studies

    Greetings.Let me tell you a little bit of my story When I started school a year and a half ago I was pretty sure that I wanted to become an engineer. I really like the concept of the computer as a the ultimate comunication and calculation tool, and I've always have an interest in...
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    How Do First Principles Studies Enhance Understanding of GaP, GaN, and GaPN?

    First Principles Studies?? Hi, i am lookin for every paper that talks about first principles studies of GaP, or GaN, or GaPN, if somebody has something related, please send it to me. Thanks. :biggrin:
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    Studies are Computer Science and Mathematics

    Greetings. I am new here. My studies are Computer Science and Mathematics. Although I consider myself a computer scienctist, I do not consider myself a mathematian yet. I am attempting to earn that title. I have an extremely large interest in Physics.:bugeye:
  21. Pyrrhus

    Graduate Studies in Civil Engineering

    Hey everybody, i am an undergraduate student of Civil Engineering. I'll be graduating in August 2007, hopefully. I am currently looking for Universities in Spain, USA and Canada for my graduate studies. I'll be focusing on Structural Engineering and Geomechanics. So far my list of...
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    A-Level General Studies: What's Involved & Is It Respected?

    I'm looking for information on General Studies at A-Level or references to sites with information (can't seem to find much). What does it involve? Does it include any (or much) maths? If so, at what level? Is it a well-respected qualification?
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    Where Can I Pursue Advanced Physics Studies Abroad?

    Hi All! I graduated in physics at 2005 in Hungary, Europe. My research field was Density Functional Theory, I was working on a DFT computational software. I also did some basic researches in Quantum Computation. Unfortunately, in Hungary these things are nat really needed, so I could not --...
  24. K

    Graduate studies in General Relativity

    Hi everyone, I've currently graduated from a good school on the west coast with a double major in chemistry and physics. I'm taking a few years off to help out with the family then it's right back into the books (which I am keeping up with). I'm going to graduate school for physics and...
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    Which Canadian Universities Are Best for Theoretical Physics Studies?

    I'm about to complete my Bachelor of Science in Physics and am interested in doing graduate studies in Canada. Any Canadian universities you can recommend for theoretical physics, in particular HEP and QG?
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    Can You Pursue Graduate Studies in Physics with a Degree in Another Field?

    New to the forums. Im going to graduate in CompSci at the end of next spring, and I have been thinking about graduate studies. I have always had an awesome interest in physics, and I am going to tackle the Feynman lectures this summer. I was wondering is if anyone knows whether its possible...
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    Choosing the Best University for a Masters in AI & Robotics - Expert Guidance

    Im interested in the fields of AI and robotics. Can anyone give me some guidance on the choice of universities for my masters? Thanks in advance!
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    Question about Graduate Studies in Engineering

    This might seem to be a silly question. But is it possible to pursue a grudate degree in electrical engineering after I complete a bachelor's degree in physics? And if it's possible, do I need higher GPA than a person with bachelor's degree in engineering to get in? Thank you very much.
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    Nuclear physics studies applications

    Can anybody enlighten me with some good weblinks on Applications of Nuclear Physics studies.
  30. N

    How to Pursue Pure Research in Biotechnology After High School?

    Studies in Biotechnology HELP! I am going to complete 12 years of schooling next year, finishing my 12th grade according to the american system, i would like to know how to pursue pure research in biotechnology after that , are any special courses available? what colleges, universities are good...
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    Intend to move to Canada for graduate studies

    Some of my friends and I intend to move to Canada for graduate studies(computer science, biology, archeology, geology, enviromental engineering), I really need as much advice as possible before getting there. Please help..Thanks --Souldina--
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    Graduate nonlinear dynamics/chaos studies

    Is there anyone here studying chaos in graduate school? I have read a little on the subject and find it interesting. I cannot however, find many graduate schools offering studies in this field. (I know of only two, University of Maryland and Cornell) Also, what kind of real world applications...
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    Can Prayers Heal? Critics Say Studies Go Past Science's Reach

    The New York Times published this article today, raising a controversial question: Should NIH be funding such studies? In the interest of open-mindedness, some say that such studies should be funded. If the results are positive, what should the conclusion be? Worse, if the results are...
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    Studies and posts will be deleted

    Looks like my abstracts will be deleted even though they are abstracts of clinical studies and not copyrighted articles. Its called educational material and they all come from a governmental source. Each study has the author and where the study was performed, so the source of the article and the...
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    Studies on racial differences

    Hello, I was reading a thread that was locked, so I wasn't able to respond, but I wanted to present some information on racial differences. I do not wish to debate the issue since I do not have the time, but I wanted to put this information out there for everyone who may wish to have it...
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    Physics Forums has helped me with my studies

    I just wanted to thank everybody that has helped me so far and will in the future. I know that I am new to this forum, but I want you to know how completely excited I am to have found a resource for help. The class I am taking is a lab format, in which we must essentially work on our own from...
  37. Les Sleeth

    Consciousness Studies: Misdirected and Conclusions Fated?

    Consciousness Studies: Priority Misdirected and Conclusions Fated? Consciousness seems to be at the heart of subjectivity. If so, then how can it be sufficiently externalized to observe in order to empirically "prove" what it is? The attempts to define consciousness in terms of how it...
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    Magnetism and Magnetic Force Studies

    Magnetism and magnetic force are typically explained by the resultant effect on moving charges. Is anyone aware of any reseach, studies or literature that quantifies the interactive forces between two or more magnetic objects without utilizing the effect on moving charges to explain interactive...
  39. N

    On-going studies into the diversity of the human genome

    This thread could equally well be in Biology, but since genetics and hereditability have figured so prominently in the various IQ threads in this sub-forum, I feel it would a good place, and perhaps a useful resource. L. Luca Cavalli-Sforza, Paolo Menozzi, and Alberto Piazza published the...
  40. wolram

    Exploring the X-ray Universe: XMM-Newton Studies Dark Energy

    http://www.astronomy.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/001/604djcxv.asp XMM-Newton studies the X-ray universe from Earth orbit. ESA A mystery that has been haunting the fields of physics and cosmology has just grown deeper. Dark energy, that stealthy ghost that lurks in the...
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    Use of non-human animals in scientific studies

    Lately in a biomedical ethics class I am enrolled in, we've been discussing the underlying values and moral issues involved in testing on non-human animals. Most ethical theories advocating the use of animals in research run into trouble when they attempt to draw a line between humans, and...
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    US Universities for Postgraduate Studies in Astrophysics

    Hey, I'm a 2nd year student @ warwick university (UK) currently studying a masters in physics. I eventually plan on studying for a PhD in the states in Astrophysics.. Not many people seem to know around here so I thought I'd give this forum a shot.. Which schools in the US are well known...
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