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What should I do with a new discovery?
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Admissions Being Competitive for Top US Graduate Schools
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Programs At a crossroads between MS in CS or EE
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Programs Can I go from a Physics Bachelor's degree to a Comp Sci Master's?
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Courses Quantum Optics, Feeling Overwhelmed and Underprepared
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Programming Languages used in Graduate School? (quantum, high energy, and nuclear physics)
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Studying Necessary maths for undergraduate physics
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Courses Intermediate Mechanics Self-Review
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How Should I Approach Self-Study for Math?
  • nycmathguy
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Programs Electrical Engineering vs. Robotics in Graduate School
  • fatpotato
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Confusion on which Master's degree area to choose
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How do i get a nuclear engineering degree
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Preparing for Physics Grad School after Math/Comp Sci undergrad
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How do researchers in physics approach their work and make discoveries?
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Studying Modern physics after quantum mechanics
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Admissions Applying to a PhD in Pure Math with an undergraduate degree in physics
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I want to learn calculus on a budget
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Why do students struggle with word problems?
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Admissions Which Countries Are Best for Pursuing a PhD in Physics?
  • Carolus_Rex
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Programs General Engineering/Chemistry/Biosciences/Physics - what to choose?
  • hellow0rld
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Courses Where to go after Differential Equations?
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Physics makes me feel really worthless
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Other Photovoltaics-Condensed Matter or Optics?
  • OrangeEater
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Studying What to do in a gap year to prepare for a Physics + Math degree
  • BalinesePhysicist
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Other At what stage did you stop doubting your academic/career choice?
  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Admissions Feeling down, did I mess up my future?
  • PhysPaig
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Other Should I give up string theory due to its job prospects?
  • eudaimonia
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Programs Is doing a PhD in Engineering Part Time in 8 Years Possible?
  • JohnSmith0909
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Programs List of terminal master's programs?
  • max-hanrahan
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Programs I have an undergrad in Geomatics and I want to pursue physics
  • Samk
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Programs What graduate major deals the most with radiometry?
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Finding Your Path to the Aerospace Engineering Industry
  • AJSayad
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Physics Praxis Exam Help and Resources
  • rocky4920
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Other Your thoughts about "International Journal of Theoretical Physics"
  • EternalStudent
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Grad school is fleeting and I literally don't care anymore
  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Acceleration in Polar Coords, Intuitive Definition video
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Admissions Having an A- average in upper division physics course
  • IDontHaveAName
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Other General Masters Advice after Bachelor's Degree in Physics
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Programs Should I become a physicist or a mathematician?
  • atharv kapila
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Programs Help on Majors and Graduate Degrees as an Engineering Student
  • JurassicJack
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Resources for self-studying PDEs
  • Somaiyah
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Learning New Math Material: Is the 'For Dummies' Series Helpful?
  • Vividly
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Programs Research paper reading suggestions
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Good English or German Sources for the Casimir Effect?
  • raracon
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Struggling with Physics: Any Tips for Self-Study and Problem Solving?
  • A Physics Enthusiast
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Studying Advice for studying at home during the pandemic
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Programs Getting A Bachelors Instead Of Graduating HS
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Studying Help please -- Regarding good use of time during days off from college
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Testing I in studying and taking tests at university
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Other What to do as a research intern?
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Programs Theoretical Physics is only for maths graduates?
  • etotheipi
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What to learn to make Physics M.Sc more employable
  • Hopy
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Programs Top Medical Physics Programs in Texas and Florida
  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Self-Study QFT: Prerequisites for Feynman Diagrams, QED & More
  • quantumdarkmatter
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Studying Computational Skills for Theoretical Physics
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Other Using Calculator photos in my article?
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Other Got a C- (63-66%) In a MATH class. Should I retake it?
  • Assassin7998
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Admissions How good do recommendation letters for Master's programs have to be?
  • chadphysics
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Programs Should I continue on with a physics major?
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Mechanical Engineering Problem sets for a problem member
  • dsaun777
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Is an Engineering Degree More Difficult Than a Math or Physics Degree?
  • dsaun777
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Admissions Applying for a PhD scholarship
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Studying Focus on in-depth understanding of the Maths behind Physics
  • Carolus_Rex
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Aerospace Engineering Subfields -- Which ones should I focus on?
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Other Undergraduate studies and making or publishing papers
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Other Rebuilding Physics Knowledge: Tips for Returning to the Field after a Hiatus
  • KCook3824
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Studying Need some advice -- Studying oscillations before differential equations?
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What Are the Different Concentrations in Theoretical Physics?
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Studying Ready to start Calculus (I think), but unsure where to start
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Senior student publishing a first paper
  • patric44
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Mathematics Reviews and Exam Preps Playlist
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Looking for advice to improve my grades in my Senior year at university
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Other Effective Problem Solving: Balancing Necessary Literature with Time Management
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Classical Mechanics, MIT 8.01 -- Useful learning resource?
  • Eleni_
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Other Questions on quality of research
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Other Finding academic expertise in specific areas
  • The Moon Gauge
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Courses How much CS as a physics major does one need?
  • Michael73
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Admissions Did You Get Into SULI DOE Summer 2021?
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Courses What minor/major to combine with NucE?
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Programs PhD Theoretical Physics (study, application & all sorts of guidance)
  • The Moon Gauge
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Has Anyone Heard Back from DoE CCI Summer 2021 Internships?
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Other Quantum Physics Career With Bachelor's Degree?
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Physics Grad School - Am I ready?
  • ParticleGinger6
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Other Can I Take Online Classes with a Busy Schedule?
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Studying I making math problem solving fun (for me)
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Programs Is a Career in Biomathematics or Biostatistics Right for You?
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Self-teaching Mathematics -- advice please
  • NovaeSci
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Admissions Advice for improving PhD application next year (UK)
  • AstroJH
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Advice for 35+ year old wanting a Physics PhD
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Programs Condensed Matter PhD Program Choice - Advice Needed
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Admissions Can a non-academic write a strong letter of recommendation for grad school?
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Studying How Can Connected Papers Revolutionize Your Academic Research?
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Studying Advice for succeeding in graduate school?
  • BDT
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Admissions Bachelors in physics to masters in applied math
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Undergrad research opportunities outside of university
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Preparing for a Physics Degree: The Role of Programming in High School
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Should we have a socialist grading system in colleges?
  • YoshiMoshi
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A question about consistency of in-text bracketed reference numbers
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What Are the Most Controversial Topics in Biology Today?
  • Nick tringali
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Studying How Can I Change My Beliefs About Learning?
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