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Consistency of citation brackets in academic writing

  • nomadreid
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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?

  • Constructivist
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How to improve my Pre-algebra skills?

  • Thendi79
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Are the Feynman lectures on physics good?

  • Aaren
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Studying Preparing for drug synthesis as an undergraduate chemist

  • Mayhem
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Other List some valuable online resources

  • sahilmm15
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Should I learn physics by working backwards from concepts I need?

  • nox
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Admissions No Data Available on my "check status" page for SULI

  • random_person
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Will a low ranked masters hurt my PhD admissions?

  • snailguy
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What should I do to understand special relativity?

  • agnimusayoti
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Programs Astrophysics or planetary science?

  • veil
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Questions about my potential PhD advisor

  • Alex_Walker
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John Patrick University hybrid dosimetry program feedback

  • srn1007
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Studying Might need to take 5 courses one semester in second year physics/math

  • ScienceGuy42
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Schools Can I Get a Computer Engineering Degree at 25?

  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Admissions Are engineering PhDs easier to get into?

  • binbagsss
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Other How good are Phys. Review Journals?

  • SchroedingersLion
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Which are fees more for, a Mres or MSc ?

  • binbagsss
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Courses Master's curriculum for quantum information and quantum optics PhD

  • Cato92
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Programs Quantum Computation and Information Master's Degree

  • gnegnegne
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Studying How do you deal with weak background at the start of PhD?

  • MadAtom
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Studying How to take effective notes without writing mindlessly

  • Mathscienceknowledge
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Advice for my first course in Discrete Signal Processing?

  • snatchingthepi
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Recommended mathematical courses for a Physics major

  • torito_verdejo
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Programs Feedback on my physics REU list for sophomore year

  • burntclaw
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Courses Electronics vs Telecom for Physics?

  • Avaro667
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Chances of Getting Into Grad School with a B-

  • Vitani1
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Studying Prerequisites for studying advanced mathematics

  • Santiago24
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Other Questions about physics and math unsolved problems

  • trees and plants
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Other Interesting high-school STEM internships/camps/projects

  • greg_rack
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How to make the most of a gap year during the Covid-19 era?

  • TriLore56
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Admissions Applying for PhD with Low UG GPA and Gap Years

  • rphysx
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Other How much does one's undergraduate field of research matter?

  • JoblessAndSad
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Erasmus studentship at University of Warsaw

  • pepediaz
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What topics in a Physics degree don't appear in an Astrophysics degree?

  • NovaeSci
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Schools Ryerson vs UofT Aerospace Engineering

  • chasemcd
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Other Maintaining psychological energy levels

  • sahilmm15
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Programs Difficult Decision: MS Operations Research or Software Development?

  • homeylova223
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Testing Similar tests like the GRE for physics

  • veil
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Admissions Should I enroll in college as a freshman or transfer as a junior?

  • Kalebh03
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What can I offer to a professor for research?

  • Nick tringali
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How to study Mathematics for Theoretical Physics

  • wyattbohr
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Studying How do professional physicists approach learning new topics?

  • sahilmm15
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Schools Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering in Europe: Beyond the UK

  • rbh
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Schools Applied Physics MS Programs in New England

  • J1998
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How difficult is it to be accepted into grad school in Europe without a BSc?

  • askingquestionst
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Schools Best universities to study Physics in the UK?

  • Roger Dalton
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Studying What Should Be My Correct View on Math and Physics?

  • trees and plants
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Background: computational condensed matter physics

  • teame Yitbarek
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Programs Medical physics vs biomedical engineering PhD for medical imaging career

  • snatchingthepi
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Schools Where to go for physics undergrad?

  • Kalebh03
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Any advanced physics students/academics that have failed?

  • Bartellj
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Other Small grant to fund undergraduates

  • Tone L
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Programs Fusion Energy Research Pathway

  • smaharoof
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Multiple questions about citations, references and formatting in Word 2019

  • PainterGuy
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Revising coursework during my PhD

  • Snyper
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Other Should I answer easier or harder unanswered math and physics questions?

  • trees and plants
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Other How Can I Independently Conduct and Publish Research in Theoretical Physics?

  • rahaverhma
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Studying How do I know if my math interests are worth pursuing?

  • trees and plants
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Studying Watching video lectures along with solving problems in a book?

  • Hamiltonian
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Studying How to learn math and physics effectively

  • Frouel
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Programs Associate of Applied Science Degree in non-career related field?

  • YoshiMoshi
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Schrodinger Equation Research Question

  • Eliot_Abramo
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Should US school districts change their grading systems?

  • phinds
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Changing PhD/ collab PhD with a different department

  • binbagsss
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Programs Is there a difference between undergrad physics programs?

  • Michael73
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Studying How can I develop a genuine interest in a subject for effective studying?

  • Jee763
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How do you guys read a textbook?

  • jamalkoiyess
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Other Choosing a Ph.D. Research Advisor

  • gleem
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Courses I think I won't get an A in Quantum Mechanics I

  • TechieDork
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Going into astronomy/astrophysics after EE

  • Yashbhatt
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How hard is the maths for Mechanical Principles and Thermo in ME studies?

  • lee123456789
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Programs Searching for universities to do my PhD on foundations of quantum mechanics

  • Jamister
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Other PhD in Engineering - Logistical Questions

  • YoshiMoshi
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Programs Is a Dual Master's in Electrical and Systems Engineering Worth It?

  • YoshiMoshi
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My goal: to understand circuits/chips/Assembly/etc.

  • ofmedicine
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Can you name someone that pulled off a certain impossible feat academically?

  • Gary_T2018
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Programs Difference Between Postbaccalaureate and a Graduate Certificate?

  • YoshiMoshi
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Other Is Major GPA More Important Than Cumulative GPA for Graduate School Admissions?

  • Ravenhaven
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Courses Struggling in my First Year of Graduate School

  • Phys12
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Courses Statistical Physics vs QFT vs General relativity

  • Strohmann
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Other What "research" are graduate schools looking for?

  • Shelflife
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Studying Internalizing math using programming?

  • sbrothy
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Schools ETH Zurich Physics or HEP? Or something else?

  • darkfluffypanda
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Insights Corrections to the Australian Physics Olympiad Questions and Solutions

  • haruspex
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Studying Going back to study physics after long time hiatus + some illness

  • jasonbored
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Programs Online applied computer science degree without ABET accreditation

  • Connor
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Studying How can I increase my scores in my studies?

  • Frigus
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A question to physicists: Should I have an advanced level of mathematics?

  • N2020Ar
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Courses Course on Semiconductor Physics as part of my EE degree

  • quixote
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Studying Learning mathematics in an interdisciplinary program

  • ElectronicTeaCup
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Which engineering branch would be the best for me?

  • Mariusbb
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Courses Looking for advice for learning QFT

  • Haorong Wu
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Other Career path in fusion energy research with a math background

  • FourEyedRaven
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Grad school with no Physics GRE but research experience?

  • Vitani1
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