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Courses Choice of 2 options for Mechanical Engineering Course - Vibrations or Mechanisms
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Schools Which Engineering College is Better for Me: Villanova or Rutgers?
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Masters in Optics: Pros & Cons for Physics Majors
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Programs To double major or to not double major.
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What Should a Struggling Computer Science Major Do to Improve in Math?
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Courses What is a good course load for PE?
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What Are the Best Introductory Astrophysics Books for Beginners?
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Columbia, Chicago, or Cornell for undergraduate physics or engineering?
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Why are physics problem sets so depressing?
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Top traits essential for a physicist?
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How much Computer Science do physicists learn?
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Preparing for Analysis: Is My Background in Calculus Sufficient?
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Schools Best colleges for undergraduate CIS Programs in MO?
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Do professional mathematicians remember all the proofs they come across?
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Tips for Studying Physics and Improving Understanding
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Should I Reconsider My Physics Major?
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Where can I go with a degree in mathematical physics?
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Programs Which Degree Combination is Optimal for My Future Career?
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Should I Delay My Engineering Classes Due to Poor Ratings?
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Schools Which university is the best for a physics degree
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Preparing for Calculus on the GRE Exam
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How Can I Pursue a Career in Medicine with Physics Skills?
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Programs Probability from EE or Pure Math department? EE major
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How can I improve my math skills and grades?
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Scientific Research in the Field of Physics
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Academia vs Industry: Pros & Cons
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Schools Does Your GPA in Grad School Really Matter?
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Graduate after 3 years bachelors
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Is Teaching a Viable Field for Physics Graduates?
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Schools Grad school-biophysics vs physics w/ biophys emphasis
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Advises before a first experience of research in theoretical physics
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Admissions Grad Admissions: How Much Does Sub-Department Matter?
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Ideas for work experience for Chem. Eng, E.E. or physics?
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What can a good physicist/mathematician do?
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Is Linear Algebra needed for PDEs?
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Schools Choosing a thesis in graduate school + adviser
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Bachelor's in Physics: Jobs with Just a Bachelor's?
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When did these math branches reach their peak of development?
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How to get more people in the community interested in math and science?
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Mastering Algebra for Physics for College Students
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Thinking of transferring (Mech. Eng.)
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Schools Horrendous grades, any hope for phys grad school?
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Courses What's a typical course load for grad student
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Should I stick it out in EE with weak-ish math?
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Can my adviser stop me from graduating?
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Courses Will a Machine Language Course Benefit My Computational Physics Emphasis?
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Math Graduate programs any advice?
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Programs Is it wise to major in mathematics if I want to pursue a masters in economics?
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MHB Getting a PhD Abroad: GRE, Tips & Challenges
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Can I Transition from Civil to Mechanical Engineering with a Low GPA?
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Badly written (published) articles?
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Programs Is Physics the Right Major for Me?
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Programs Math major can I still redeem myself?
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Should I take a semester off to
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AP vs. IB: Advice from High Schoolers on Benefits & Admissions
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Is it wise to take Molecular Biology without taking Genetics?
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Lower Division Linear Algebra Vs Upper Divison?
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How do some get into research at Uni?
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Schools Pros & Cons of Power vs. Communications for Electrical Engineering
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Almost done with 1st year of physics, doing really well, but
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Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and the Future
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Programs Debt vs. Longer time to get degree
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Is Physical Education Necessary for Becoming a Scientist?
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Overcoming Math & Physics Struggles to Pursue a Career in Chemistry
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Proofs, Exercises & Mathematica - Training the same skills?
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Programs Which engineering degree that makes a difference
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How Can I Improve My Performance in Physics?
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Prerequisites for graduate algebra
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Deciding whether or not to re-take Linear Algebra
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Do Hard Work and Starting Young Determine Intellectual Superiority?
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Senior thesis, or finish work on REU project?
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Admissions How to Cope with College Admission Rejections and Pressure?
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Physics & Programming: Dual Majoring in MEV
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Programs Physics PhD with a b.sc from a different field? (Australia)
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Schools How should I handle my university dropping me from a crucial course?
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Struggling in Precalculus: How to Get Back on Track for a Successful Math Career
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Programs Scientific Computing / Simulation and Modeling Degrees?
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Biology, Economics, Computing or French
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Ph.D. in Computer Science in Germany
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Where Can I Find a Summer Statics Class for My ChemE Student?
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Need Information about statics class offered online?
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Schools How do I choose a good university for myself?
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Calc III and diff equations or LA
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This may sound silly but why did I not get accepted to the REUs I applied for?
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Skeptical about undergraduate research
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Good with math, but poor with physics?
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What Should a Triple Math Major Do After College?
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What do electrical engineers do vs computer scientists?
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Physics Self-Study: Where to Start and What to Read?
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Difference Between Honors and Regular Math Classes
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Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering?
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Courses Open Courseware, Youtube, and other resources
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What Are the Prerequisites for Understanding Game Theory?
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Where Can I Take General Physics II in Summer I?
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Schools Nanoscale Engineering at University of Maryland: Worth It?
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Rejected from all REUs, worried about the implications
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Courses Doing well in graduate physics courses
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Schools Very concerned about transferring to four year university
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Chemical, material, or electrical engineering?
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Schools How important is foreign language for math (graduate school)?
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