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Scholarships/Grants for Math Grad Students

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Are Argentine education strikes justified?

  • Arpegius
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Grad School Requirements for High School Students

  • Legendofdeep
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Courses Phys courses for biology research

  • kamikaze1
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Getting into Physics: Advice for 9th Grader

  • 1337Boss
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Is an Undergraduate in Physics Considered a Physicist?

  • waterfall
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Programs Dual major ME/MFG to BS? Or MS ME?

  • Piezoneer
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Mechatronics Engineering: Doubts & Solutions

  • ttsky
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What should I do about my situation?

  • AndersCarlos
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Is a Bachelor's Degree Really Worth $66K at Age 25?

  • KingNothing
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Programs What difference will dropping a Physics major make?

  • ahsanxr
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Courses Advice on coursework - Is Statmech Important?

  • Broccoli21
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(bio)chem vs physics electives - Biophysics

  • jbrussell93
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How to approach difficult problems?

  • Government$
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Courses Preparation Numerical Methods Course

  • Max.Planck
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Programs Physics Major: Good at theory, Terrible in the lab

  • JaKeDuP
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Difference Between Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

  • Neptulin
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Schools Respectable Aerospace Engineering Non-Ivy Schools.

  • KidWonder
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Is industrial engineering similar to computer science?

  • xod_s
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Physics Extracurricular Activities for 9th Grade Students in Singapore

  • Gravitational
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Has Anyone Heard Back from DOE SULI 2012 Internships?

  • Atcommons
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Testing Acing the Math GRE Subject test?

  • jdinatale
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Testing Rigorous Exam in Physics and Mathematics.

  • Dr. Physics
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Admissions When is too late to take the GRE for fall admission?

  • d3nat
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What Exams and Procedures Are Needed to Study Physics in the UK/US?

  • AakashPandita
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What Math is Essential for Understanding Physics?

  • gravikiran
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Trying to volunteer (BA physics)

  • maybe
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What field of engineering would be approproate for me

  • Criticalsandy
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Programs PhD in Theoretical Cosmology at damtp cambridge.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Can Mediocrity and Proofs Co-Exist? Physics Major Asks

  • mathsciguy
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Do I Need Classical Mechanics to Understand Quantum Mechanics?

  • zahero_2007
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Courses Advice for Artemis: Future Physics Courses

  • Artemis3013
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Schools Top Astrophysics/Astronomy Universities (USA)

  • Wellesley
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Considering Cyber School for Senior Year: Benefits and Drawbacks

  • AddversitY
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How Do You Differentiate Between Pure and Applied Mathematics and Start a Proof?

  • michaelknight
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Is My Fall 2012 Course Load Too Much for a Sophomore Engineering/Physics Major?

  • jbrussell93
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Schools Please suggest grad schools for pure mathematics

  • ArcanaNoir
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Schools Suggested Fields of Research for High School Student

  • SketchyLamb
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Having a BS physics, want to do a BS math

  • Stan Marsh
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I've always been terrible at math and want to teach myself

  • redpiano
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Schools Preparing for Engineering University: Tips and Advice for Future Students

  • sqrt(-1)<3PF
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Learning On Your Own: Is It Valuable?

  • sandy.bridge
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Interested only in theory/mathematical physics. What should I focus on?

  • ahsanxr
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Is Probability Really Easier Than Calculus?

  • physicsdreams
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Differential Equations or Number Theory for Computer Science?

  • sschmiggles
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Programs Want to quit job to do a full time ms and phd in medical physics

  • Physics_UG
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Programs Double major physics and russian?

  • Defenestrator
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Where Can I Take Physics 4C in Summer in CA or Nearby States?

  • 18376935
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Turn in assignment, then realize mistake ugh

  • QuarkCharmer
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Schools REU -> Grad school at that University

  • Null_
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Advice on Switching from Physics to Engineering: Transferring from LAC

  • jrusselcbrown
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Is Self-Learning Mathematics Without University Feasible?

  • woundedtiger4
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Programs Can I Pursue a PhD with a Low IQ Score?

  • rbnphlp
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Aerospace or Chemical Eng. Career Help

  • addicol
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What background is needed for a degree in ME?

  • OhNoYaDidn't
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ADVICE NEEDED for first lab experience, undergrad

  • lonewolf219
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Wald for Relativity: Prerequisites?

  • JVanUW
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Courses Recommended courses for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

  • Drahx
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How about the physics department in Columbia Unibersity

  • alex sun
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What are the best textbooks for learning random matrix theory?

  • captain
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Admissions Applying to math Ph.D. programs. Already have Master's in math.

  • 5kold
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Working for one year between BSc and MSc?

  • Max.Planck
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I have to take Calculus online. Will this work?

  • lawnphysics
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Undergrad Research in Cold Fusion & Experiments: US Programs

  • redrum419_7
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Schools I can't afford University yet, prep suggestions please

  • sacred_bovine
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Schools Which REU program/ grad school application

  • Lafa
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Courses Which career/course would require these subjects?

  • rollcast
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Schools Effect of Withdrawals on Graduate School Application

  • biochem850
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Switching between subfields of physics

  • Isaiah Gray
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Facing the Challenge:My Freshman Year Majoring Mathematics

  • ElemenTHU
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Schools Math Engineering Double Major Grad School Woes Woes

  • welsh18
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Sex discrimination for women in academia

  • nucleargirl
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Schools Math Grad School, Gen Chem Grades

  • zooxanthellae
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Is it wise to take Physics 1 and Chemistry 2 with labs in one summer?

  • biochem850
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What maths must I understand in order to begin physcics?

  • Tyrion101
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Small Liberal Arts vs Big State School for Math

  • Bearded Man
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Programs PHD comprehensive exams difficulty by major?

  • chill_factor
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Liberal Arts College Physics Student Struggles

  • slam7211
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Debt or No Debt? Transferring for a Physics Degree

  • PerryPants
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Do I Need a Specific Laptop for My ChE Curriculum?

  • Jacasselman
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Programs Liberal Arts major and hard science Phd?

  • csb987
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True/False on math tests. I think I am right, should I confront professor?

  • 1MileCrash
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What math background for algebraic geometry?

  • feuxfollets
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Programs Is a 3-2 Dual Degree Program in Engineering at Dartmouth Worth It?

  • raluu
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Acceptance/rejection dates for Perimeter Scholars Institute (Canada)?

  • nonequilibrium
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Programs Does a pure math major need to take ODEs?

  • Konradd
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Physics (theoretical) and mathematics

  • Alexlh
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Modern Physics in the Highschool Curriculum

  • stonecoldgen
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Should I go into aerospace engineering or quantum physics?

  • Maurice7510
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Undoing years of bad study habits. Got any tips?

  • wubwubwub
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Does the math teacher make the difference?

  • MathHeroine
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Improving Speed for Math Tests | Physics Forum

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So I'm not into theoretical physics

  • Tyrion101
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Courses Which math courses would help me most?

  • orgin2
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Chemistry vs ChemE: Graduate School Opportunities

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