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Internship debate Astro theory/Hep-Exp
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What Are the Best Business Fields for Creative Mathematics?
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Schools Going to grad school but graduating in fall 2012 - my story
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How important is geometry if I want to study theoretical physics
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CS, Math, Statistics where to go from here?
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Choosing a University for an AA in Physics & Astrophysics
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Learn Rigorous Mathematics - Time Management Tips
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Academic Future _ advising needed
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Programs Math Degree: Bridging the Gap and Understanding Calculus
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MASt and subsequent MPhil at Cambridge?
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Hello everyone this is my first post on PhysicsForums
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Progression to prepare for analysis
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2nd Bachelors at top school vs Masters at not so top
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What Academic Path Should I Choose for a Career in Renewable Energy?
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Is My Peer Review Taking Longer Than Usual?
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Concepts of Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body
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Courses Physics Course Grades: KU Student's Experience
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Programs Is a Double Major in EE and Physics Worth an Extra Semester?
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What Are Some Inspiring Student Success Stories?
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What resources are available for a beginner in computer science and physics?
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Courses Math needed to start taking physics courses?
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Which Career Path Should I Choose: Math, Engineering, or Premed?
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Computer Engineering vs Computer Science ?
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What Are the Best New Study Techniques?
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Physics 1 projectile motion and Electrical Engineering
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Schools How do I decide between pursuing a graduate degree in math or physics?
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Three questions about my future (4th-year looking for advice)
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Schools Can I Become a Theoretical Physicist After Starting at Community College?
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Is Eagle Scout Worth It? Personal Experiences and Career Impact
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Get Bored Easily? Math Struggles & Learning Fast
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Is a Career in Statistics, Actuarial, and Financial Mathematics Right for Me?
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Programs What are the job prospects for majors in Maths and CompSci?
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Admissions Admission on EE in Caltech / Berkeley
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I Think Math's the Life For Me Trouble is
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Where to do Cosmology or nanotechnology research over Summer in England
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Programs Physics Major: Should I transfer to UCLA or UCSB?
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Programs I think I want to be a math major?
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Two Calc Classes in One Summer: Advise Me?
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REU vs. Research at my school & taking classes
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Questions regarding obtaining a doctorate w/a felony
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Can a Slacker Become a Physicist?
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Where can I learn advanced Mathematics?
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Overcoming Struggles in Physics as a 4th Year Major
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Any where in the country can i take 300-level summer physics classes?
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US News Rankings: How Much Do They Matter for Graduate Programs?
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Courses First course in numerical methods, struggling
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Programs Graphene Research Groups (PhDs, UK)
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Taking Nonlinear Optics/Ultrafast Physics without E&M?
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Strategies for Improving a Failing GPA: Tips from a Student Who Bounced Back
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Schools How to Pursue Physics After College: Advice Needed
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Where Can I Study Quantum Physics as a Pediatrician in Egypt?
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Schools Senior Math Major: Reasonable to Transfer Schools Now?
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How Can I Finance a Second Bachelor's Degree?
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Courses What Advanced Math Courses Should a Tutor Pursue to Enhance Teaching Skills?
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What Should I Do About an Unpaid Internship Interview?
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Germany this year or USA next year? (Physics)
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Can Old Vocational Classes Affect My University Applications?
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Queen's for Master's? Pros & Cons
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Trying to grasp physics in the 8th grade.
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How to Become a Scientist After High School?
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Invited Talks on a CV: Is it Necessary to Include Submitted Talks?
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How do you tackle professors who only use slides?
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Programs Are minor math mistakes a major problem for engineering students?
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Programs Double majoring in all but name
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Rigorous classical education in the arts?
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What does an invitation to an open house for a grad school mean?
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Schools Should Calc I be the intro math course in colleges?
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Lecture videos of Theoretical physics
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REU without Funding: International Student Perspectives
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Starting at CompSci first instead of Astro good path?
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Comparing UCs and EPFL Physics for Undergrad Study
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I think I can be an engineer but mom doesn't
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How to actually think through something
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I want to live by the water. (PetE)
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A peer-review system for the ArXiv?
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Programs Double Major in Physics and What?
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Programs What Are My Options for Combining Physics and Engineering in a Degree?
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Ways to improve my academic presentation skills
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Schools Distance universities. How they work, etc?
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Schools Grad School Acceptance: Concerns Over Math Deficiency for String Theory
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Funding for Canadian Masters Student in Germany
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Schools Advice on a clerical error on grad school applications
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Physics advices for a mathematics student
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Schools Which Schools Near Boston Have Strong Physics Programs?
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Pursuing My Dream: A Physics Major Decision
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Learning Independently: Strategies & Experiences
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Does this potential fall semester schedule sound too intense?
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What Does a Computational Physicist Do?
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Are people who are good in math good in physics as well?
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Programs Can a PhD in Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate Lead to Mathematics Jobs?
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What Math and Physics Background Is Required to Study Cosmology?
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Graduate plasma physics program in Princeton and Univ of Michiganadvice needed
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How Can I Improve My Mathematical Maturity?
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Classes to take for Theoretical Physics
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