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Studying How can I deal with a class that moves EXTREMELY fast?
- TechieDork
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Schools Becoming A Successful Online Learner
- ZapperZ
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Programs Is an MS in Operations research worth it?
- homeylova223
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Going through Jackson's Electrodynamics as an undergad who "hates" E/M
- AndreasC
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Which course should I take? (General/Special Relativity or Astrophysics)
- Vitani1
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Is Pursuing An Academic Carrer (in Mathematical Physics) Stressful?
- Ege_O
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How can you study physics well at UG level?
- Tony Hau
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Good graduate programs (but not top universities) for physics?
- Vitani1
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Programs Physics major with statistics and data analysis minor: competitiveness and alternatives
- InternalEase
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Admissions Designing interviews for PhD studentships
- feynman1
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Programs Should I major in chemistry or physics for research in atomic and materials science?
- ambivalent_chemicist
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How to collaborate with mathematicians on math projects
- flamengo
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What caused me to quit Wyzant tutoring?
- karush
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Is it possible to get a Mentor for personal mentorship?
- jordi
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Admissions What should a PI look for in a physical sciences PhD candidate when hiring?
- feynman1
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Where Can I Find Reliable Paper Publishing Advice?
- exmarine
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Schools Improving online discussion forum skills through Physics Forums participation
- ZapperZ
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Applying for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status at IMechE
- Zhwan
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How can I strengthen my submitted graduate application?
- GR1
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Programs PhD in Medical Physics vs Biomedical Engineering
- snatchingthepi
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Programs Should I major in physics or mechanical engineering to research and invent?
- Vividly
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What are the requirements to become an engineer in Greece?
- KostasA-17
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Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics
- andrew_physics
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Programs Need advice about choosing Physics or Chemistry for my Master's degree
- AbdAllah Talaat
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Studying Why do I consistently receive low marks in basic science quizzes?
- DifferentialGalois
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Courses Math and physics courses for quantum and statistical field theory
- Pispi Choudhury
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Studying What should I work on next? (Introductory Mechanics)
- InternalEase
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Other Publishing in physics after no longer having a university job?
- Manphysics
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Programs The future and rapid specialization
- Dunky
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Admissions COVID-19 and Physics Graduate Admissions
- undefined314
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Are open access journals legit for my CV?
- EternalStudent
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Studying Solutions to MIT 8.04 quantum physics psets from spring 2016
- Phys12
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Programs Choice of Master's degree program, Physics vs. Applied Math
- obstinatus
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Schools Simple Effort To Assist Your Instructor During Remote Learning
- ZapperZ
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Can I Relearn Physics and Pursue a Graduate Degree Mid-Career?
- ANAli
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Other What in my PhD thesis is my intellectual property and what's the Uni's
- joshthekid
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Should you read a textbook more than once for mastery?
- rxh140630
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Testing Is requesting a retest unreasonable under these circumstances?
- JC2000
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Other Best journals in High Energy Physics (formal theory)
- arch_quer
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How to explain serious extenuating circumstances in PhD apps
- em-c-squared
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What are the prerequisites to study quantum field theory?
- MOKHTAR
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Studying PhD funding for non-EU students at Cambridge
- janehou
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Other How do I regain my interest in Physics?
- NotACursedChild
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Which Journal Reigns Supreme in Physics Education Research?
- feynman1
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Programs How to decide between Perimeter Institute’s PSI and Cambridge’s MAST/Part 3?
- clvsbr
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Other How to find an internship through university staff?
- Phylosopher
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Courses I am a graduate student in quantum optics. Should I learn QFT?
- Haorong Wu
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Math Subjects To Learn For Physics
- aindien
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Finding a comprehensive map of electronics engineering
- JC2000
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Studying Does math have tons of false theories like physics?
- Aeronautic Freek
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Studying Is studying math harder than studying physics?
- Aeronautic Freek
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Loves Physics, Trouble with Math
- MC70
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Do you have some good advice for an electrical engineering student?
- Anti Hydrogen
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Which engineering path should I follow?
- eataei
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Courses Complex Analysis Courses or Complex Variable Courses?
- Jonathanos
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Other Is There Life after Flunking out of College?
- arydberg
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Rigorously covering mathematical prerequisites for Graduate courses
- crimeanwarcrimes
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Math Courses to Understand General Relativity (by Sean Carroll)
- AhmedHesham
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Admissions What to do after PhD Physics application rejection?
- Carphysics
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Other I had an Idea that wasn't as impressive as I thought it was, Comments?
- phoenix95
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Programs Radiation Therapist to Medical Dosimetrist or Physicist
- Kschoess
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Programs Should I pursue advanced math if I make frequent errors in precalculus?
- Hsopitalist
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Other Remote research positions after the Corona crisis?
- simba
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Extended Essay IB - Quantum Physics Oriented
- Eliot_Abramo
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Other Self studying physics and math: How to proceed?
- Iridium77
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PhD: UChicago vs UZH: Ranking Impact for Future Prospects
- dark photon
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Courses How much understanding is enough to truly master a course?
- TechieDork
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Moving from Computer Science to a PhD in Computational Astrophysics
- simba
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Courses Deciding What Math Courses to Take Next
- Mondayman
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Courses Changing my life from Engineering to Theoretical Physics
- w4y021
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Self-study methods for advanced math books and papers
- flamengo
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Where to start learning mathematics for physics?
- Lynch101
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From software development to physics PhD
- figm
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Mature Age Student entering Uni - Maths Question
- mike_the_tosh
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What is the minimum mathematic requirement for learning Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics?
- LCSphysicist
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Programs Graduate Programs with late application deadlines
- jamalkoiyess
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Studying Ordinary Differential Equations and Calc III
- Juan Becerra
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How Can an Engineer Begin Learning Physics and Astrophysics?
- lxsameer
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Studying I forget classical mechanics formulas quickly and can't start problems
- FreeRoger
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Studying How do you approach lectures and learning the material?
- physics4two
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Studying Need some advice: dive straight into physics, or do math first?
- XGWManque
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Studying Physics books to study alongside calculus before university
- Juicydog1
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Other How to develop independence as a PhD student?
- Phys12
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Programs REU and SULI Status Report COVID-19
- Dr. Courtney
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I am Looking for an Astronomy undergrad program at 50
- brady maxwell
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Schools Quantum Computing Phd: UNM vs LSU vs WashU
- jaziyad
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Where could I find some basic problems in physics?
- Haorong Wu
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Admissions Chances of me getting into ASU
- KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Physics and math journals for undergraduates with intuitive explanations
- PainterGuy
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Programs Associate Degree in Computer Science?
- KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Programs What Are the Outcomes of 2020 REU Applications?
- Splashcloud
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Online School during this global pandemic?
- bryanhock
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Searching for a proper undergraduate project to undertake
- Zaya Bell
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Courses Undergraduate Math Course Selection Question
- Vbc
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Schools Laurentian vs. Queens for Physics
- Mom23
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Do you think diversification in a student's curriculum is important?
- Eclair_de_XII
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Other Not Sure What To Specialize In, Or Where To Go For My Program Of Study
- cgreeleybsu
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Programs Which Master's program is a good choice?
- PainterGuy
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Programs What should my focus be during my PhD?
- Phys12
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Schools Cornell vs Cambridge for undergrad physics
- janehou
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