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Schools Is Rice University the Best Choice for Physics Research Opportunities?
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Programs Mechanical engineering degree vs mechanical engineering technology degree
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Do you need to study philosophy to be a great physicist?
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Programs Master of Mathematics Studies or PhD in Physics?
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Admissions Need advice on where my priorities should be to best ensure graduate admission.
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Is Trig a prerequisite for Differential Equations?
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Programs What minor or double major would you pick for a bs in aerospace engineering?
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Schools Has anyone attended University of Colorado?
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What Should I Do About My Low GPA and Transfer Plans in Electrical Engineering?
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REU Applications (Specifying who's work you're interested in?)
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Master in Condensed Matter Physics
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Programs Statistics of PhDs produced in each field?
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Programs Is Going to an Intl EE Masters Program Before a US EE PhD a Disadvantage?
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Are Computer Scientists Engineers?
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Schools Advice for a High School Student
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Schools Which universities have great teachers?
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Programs Is a Double Major in Math and Philosophy the Right Path for You?
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Is 31 Too Old to Pursue Astrophysics Degree?
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Courses Taking 3 Math courses in the same quarter
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May be another thread regarding high level education?
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What are my chances, help me choose a safe school
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Developing Mathematical maturity
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Schools Does Taking Graduate Courses as an Undergrad Boost PhD Application Success?
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Summer 2012 REUs (Math and Science)
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Non-NSF funded REUs for international students
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Technical Classes for Engineering
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Programs How do I find a good Summer School/Course for theoretical physics PhD
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What Can You Do with an Engineering Physics Degree?
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Programs Can a Chemical Engineer Write a PhD Dissertation on Statistical Mechanics?
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Schools Physics grad school after non-physics undergrad?
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How to Effectively Learn Programming Through Real-World Applications
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Testing Why Do Professors Curve Exams in Math Courses?
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What Should You Study to Become a Computational Physicist?
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How Does the Mathematics in Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity Differ?
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Will Physics Proofs Prepare Me for Math Proofs?
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Self-Teaching Advice for Philosophy & Physics
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Programs Choosing the Right Major: Geology, Anthropology, or Zoology?
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Improving Self-Taught Math Skills: Tips for Preparing for College
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Studying Career, def. of studying hard, knowledge gaps etc.
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What Are the Acceptance Rates for REU Programs and How Many Should I Apply To?
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How Can a High School Senior Start Learning Quantum Physics on a Budget?
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Programs PhD in Instrument&Controls Engineering
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How and where to land up an internship
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Can an A.S. in Physics Help with M.E. Career Goals?
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Is Mathematics the Best Language for Understanding the Universe?
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Advanced Undergrad Linear Algebra classes
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Programs BA or PhD in Physics? Canada Job Opportunities
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Schools Freshmen withdrawing from junior level E@M class. What would grad school think?
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Schools Having 3 Ws on a college transcript but good GPA. Chances on grad school?
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Need help with physics? Let me tutor you online!
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What math should I specialize in? Help
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Programs Can you do an M.A degree in quantum physics if you had a degree in Mech. Eng. ?
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Doing math, but without actually understanding it
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What makes a learning material effective?
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What are the benefits of pursuing a degree in Engineering Physics?
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Studying Wishing to spend 1 year self-studying physics
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Navigating Authorship: Considerations for First-Time Researchers
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Studying Is Studying Physics Still Worth It for Me?
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To study physics after B.Sc in electrical engineering
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Courses How hard are Electrical Engineering graduate courses?
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Testing Khanacademy and Selfstudying AP Calc AB and SAT chem
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Schools Research ideas for a 16 year old in mathematics and computer science?
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I have to take a foreign language
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Hoping to study physics - do I have to start over?
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Chemistry vs Biology vs Computing for Electrical engineering?
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Programs Do you need a PhD to become a quant?
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Programs What branch of engineering or physics do i have to major in if ?
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I'm doing horrible at my physics class Want some lecturing
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Son interested in Rose Hulman - good or bad
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Courses Just passed the first semester. What should I expect of the course from now?
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Interest in physics, but no real foundation in mathematics past pre-calc.
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Schools Teaching at a University in Subject Other than PhD Dissertation
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Can You Specialize in Nuclear Physics in Graduate School?
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Programs How Can a New Physics Major Thrive at UT Austin?
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What is necessary to memorize for coordinate systems?
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Physics or Physics with Astrophysics?
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Decline of Physics Should I Pursue it?
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Can Funding Bridge the Gap Between Physics and Philosophy?
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From Actuarial Science to Physics
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Next Steps in Math: Analysis to Topology or Real Analysis?
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Learning Math Differently: Understanding ODEs
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Combining Electrical Engineering and Math: A Path to Success?
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Time spent doing independent study as an undergraduate
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Programs Best language to accompany physics major?
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IPhO & IMO Prep: Books & Tips for 3-4 Month Prep
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How Do I Study and Become a Theoretical Physicist?
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Developing ability to see a problem
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Should I Drop Mathematical Physics Class?
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What Additional Math Skills Are Essential for Studying Undergrad Optics?
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Best way to start a career in computer science without a BS
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Completely bombed my english final FML
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Schools Best Schools (Grad/Undrgrd) for Acoustical Engineering for Defense Industry
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Help explain different types of Grad Physics programs
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Being good at Mathematics but rubbish at Physics?
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Does it take two years of calculus to understand Schrodinger's equation
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Courses Any advice for adult learners, or learning from online courses?
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Is an extra year of undergraduate doing research abroad worth it?
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Submitting articles to math journals
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Admissions Spring GRE, Fall admissions. Will I get my scores in time?
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Where Can I Take Calculus and Introductory Chemistry Classes Online?
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