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Programs Exploring Benefits of Biomedical Engineering PhD vs. Medical Physics PhD
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Schools Where to go for physics undergrad?
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Any advanced physics students/academics that have failed?
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Other Small grant to fund undergraduates
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Programs Fusion Energy Research Pathway
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Revising coursework during my PhD
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Other Answering Unanswered Math & Physics Questions: Easy or Difficult?
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Other How Can I Independently Conduct and Publish Research in Theoretical Physics?
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Studying How Can Academic Counseling Help with My Interest in Studying Mathematics?
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Studying Watching video lectures along with solving problems in a book?
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Studying Learning Math & Physics: Questions & Tips
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Programs Associate of Applied Science Degree in non-career related field?
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Schrodinger Equation Research Question
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Changing PhD/ collab PhD with a different department
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Programs Is there a difference between undergrad physics programs?
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Studying How can I develop a genuine interest in a subject for effective studying?
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How do you guys read a textbook?
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Other Choosing a Ph.D. Research Advisor
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Courses I think I won't get an A in Quantum Mechanics I
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Going into astronomy/astrophysics after EE
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How hard is the maths for Mechanical Principles and Thermo in ME studies?
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Programs Searching for universities to do my PhD on foundations of quantum mechanics
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Other PhD in Engineering - Logistical Questions
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Programs Is a Dual Master's in Electrical and Systems Engineering Worth It?
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My goal: to understand circuits/chips/Assembly/etc.
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Programs Difference Between Postbaccalaureate and a Graduate Certificate?
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Other Is Major GPA More Important Than Cumulative GPA for Graduate School Admissions?
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Courses Struggling in my First Year of Graduate School
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Courses Statistical Physics vs QFT vs General relativity
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Other What "research" are graduate schools looking for?
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Studying Internalizing math using programming?
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Schools ETH Zurich Physics or HEP? Or something else?
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Insights Corrections to the Australian Physics Olympiad Questions and Solutions
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Studying Going back to study physics after long time hiatus + some illness
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Programs Is this degree worth it? (online CS degree)
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Studying How can I increase my scores in my studies?
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A question to physicists: Should I have an advanced level of mathematics?
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Programs Western Governors University: Legit Online Degrees?
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Courses Course on Semiconductor Physics as part of my EE degree
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What Prerequisites do I need in order to understand Quantum Tunneling?
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Studying Learning mathematics in an interdisciplinary program
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Which engineering branch would be the best for me?
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Courses Looking for advice for learning QFT
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Other The HB-11 Plasma Pinch: A Solution to Fusion Energy?
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Grad school with no Physics GRE but research experience?
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Studying How can I deal with a class that moves EXTREMELY fast?
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Schools Becoming A Successful Online Learner
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Programs Is an MS in Operations research worth it?
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Going through Jackson's Electrodynamics as an undergad who "hates" E/M
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Which course should I take? (General/Special Relativity or Astrophysics)
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Is Pursuing An Academic Carrer (in Mathematical Physics) Stressful?
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How can you study physics well at UG level?
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Good graduate programs (but not top universities) for physics?
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Programs Physics Major with Stats/Data Analysis Minor (Is this a good combo?)
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Admissions Designing interviews for PhD studentships
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Programs Which Major Best Suits My Research Aspirations: Chemistry or Physics?
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A question about the process of collaboration in Mathematics
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MHB What caused me to quit Wyzant tutoring?
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Is it possible to get a Mentor for personal mentorship?
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Admissions What should a PI look for in a physical sciences PhD candidate when hiring?
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Where Can I Find Reliable Paper Publishing Advice?
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Schools Active Participation in PhysicsForums May Help With Online Courses
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Help Zhwan Apply for Chartered Engineer (CEng) at IMechE
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How can I strengthen my submitted graduate application?
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Programs PhD in Medical Physics vs Biomedical Engineering
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Programs Which Major Should I Choose: Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
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What are the requirements to become an engineer in Greece?
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Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics
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Programs Need advice about choosing Physics or Chemistry for my Master's degree
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Studying Why do I consistently receive low marks in basic science quizzes?
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Courses Math & Physics Courses for Quantum & Statistical Field Theory
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Studying What should I work on next? (Introductory Mechanics)
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Other Publishing in physics after no longer having a university job?
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Programs The future and rapid specialization
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Admissions COVID-19 and Physics Graduate Admissions
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Are open access journals legit for my CV?
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Studying Does anyone know where to find solutions to MIT's 8.04 psets?
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Programs Choice of Master's degree program, Physics vs. Applied Math
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Schools Simple Effort To Assist Your Instructor During Remote Learning
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Can I Relearn Physics and Pursue a Graduate Degree Mid-Career?
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Other What in my PhD thesis is my intellectual property and what's the Uni's
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Should you read a textbook more than once for mastery?
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Testing Is requesting a retest unreasonable under these circumstances?
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Other Best journals in High Energy Physics (formal theory)
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How to explain serious extenuating circumstances in PhD apps
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What are the prerequisites to study quantum field theory?
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Studying PhD funding for non-EU students at Cambridge
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Other How do I regain my interest in Physics?
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Which Journal Reigns Supreme in Physics Education Research?
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Programs How to decide between Perimeter Institute’s PSI and Cambridge’s MAST/Part 3?
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Other How to find an internship through university staff?
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Courses I am a graduate student in quantum optics. Should I learn QFT?
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Math Subjects To Learn For Physics
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A Comprehensive "Map of Electronics Engineering"
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Studying Does math have tons of false theories like physics?
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Studying Is studying math harder than studying physics?
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Loves Physics, Trouble with Math
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Do you have some good advice for an electrical engineering student?
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Which engineering path should I follow?
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Courses Complex Analysis Courses or Complex Variable Courses?
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