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Programs Would it be possible for me to major in Astronomy advice please.
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Schools Our College Feautre has been killed, how to revive it?
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How Do Researchers Publish Their Findings?
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Where can I read online the book:superstring(Green,Schwarz,Witten)?
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R or bayes for independent study?
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Can I get a master's in nuclear engineering without doing nuclear engineering?
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Better to slow down, or continue and transfer later
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Particle Physics Grad School with NRE Degree - Is it Doable?
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How Can I Best Prepare for My Second Semester in Electromagnetism?
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Schools Undergrad Astronomy Safety Schools
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Programs Looking for some double major advice
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Does anybody know a site where i can find many epsilon delta problems?
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Is it normal to feel overwhelmed by the abstraction of undergrad Math at first
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What should I do to increase my chances of getting into Carnegie Mellon?
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Schools Should I apply to more reach schools for graduate studies?
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Where Can I Submit My Physics Paper with Negative Results?
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Catch 22: Possibly mediocre research LOR/good TA LOR
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Advice for a guy who wants to do everything
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Earn Doctorate Theoretical Physics: Processes
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Should I Choose Biology or Engineering for My Career?
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What are some common misconceptions about engineering science at U of T?
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Do you do the conceptual problems?
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Canadian student AP physics help
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Where to start? It's been a long time since I've been in any sort of education.
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Is it possible to skip precalc/trig? for calc
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Overcoming Challenges to Become a Scientist
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Should I Transfer to UC Santa Barbara with a Physics AS or CS AS?
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Programs Should I Pursue a Math Degree or Join the Military?
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Schools Applying to universities - is math/physics degree an overkill?
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Studying Are Lecture Notes Useful for studying?
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What order should I learn physics in?
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Astronomy/Astrophysics Book Recommendations
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What are the most beautiful fields of geometry?
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Programs Possible to Double Major in Aerspace Eng. and Astrophysics?
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Programs Can a biology major enter a bioengineering grad program?
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Schools Good enough for American Grad School?
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Programs Any ideas for home study second degree?
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Courses How important is mastery of course material?
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Stuck in High School: Choosing a College and Major for Molecular Assemblers
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US Internship Application - a question for Americans.
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Schools University calculus course self study in five weeks
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My future in physics (current HS)
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Undergrad Interested in Math/Bio
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Using an instructor's solutions manual considered cheating?
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I'd like to go on exchange to Australia or the UK
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Schools Do grad school see transfer grades?
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Biophysics and the medical field
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Student Learning Set Theory Independently
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Applications of Schlieren System for Research
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Is Group Theory Essential for Industry Work in Materials Science?
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Schools High School to College with Bad Grades
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Schools Grad School Advice: Boost Chances w/ Low GPA
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Programs Engineering degree to learn about music synthesis?
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Which GPA Should I Include on My Grad School Application?
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Schools Extracurricular activities on Grad School Applications
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What should u study if you want to get into Q. Computers?
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B.A. or B.S. in Physics: Which is Better for Grad School in MS&E?
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Can Engineering Credits Transfer to an Online Degree Program?
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Programs PhD Applications - Worry about email replies
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Can I find work as an engineer with a BS in Business and an MS in Engineering?
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Preparing for the Praxis II Physics Content Exam - Any Tips?
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Schools Should You Choose Waterloo or McGill for Math and Physics?
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Learn Computational Physics: An Engineering Degree Guide
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What do mathematical physicists work on?
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Courses Which Courses Cover Complex Systems and Related Topics?
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Help with graduate ChemE application
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Need help on getting letters of recommendations for REU
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Programs Geology major, thinking of going for MS geophysics, advice?
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Weighing the Opportunity Cost of Going Back to School for CS
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MIT Interview: Experiences & Chances of Admission
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What is Engineering Physics? ABET Accredited Degree in New England
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Are Additional Courses Needed for a Career in Nuclear Engineering?
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Mechanical Eng+Physics Undergrad: Benefits/Experiences
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Set Theory vs. EM2: Deciding My Courses
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How different are Computational physics and straight physics?
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Statement of Purpose - School Specific Info
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Programs Mathematics PhD route to theoretical research?
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Is a Career in Medical Physics Scary for Beginners?
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Schools Specific interests required for graduate school?
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Schools Potential graduate school list and help with chances.
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Who Is Advancing the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Today?
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General Relativity Prerequisites
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Correlation between problem solving skills and being able to derive theories.
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Ee or cs, and what to do with math
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Should I ask profs if they're accepting graduate students?
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What factors should be considered when choosing a field of science?
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Start Learning Math & Physics: A 24-Year-Old's Guide
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2nd and 3rd year physics homework length/difficulty bewilderment
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Hardware programmer vs software programmer
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A year of liberal arts before Physics BS?
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Path to becoming software engineer?
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Schools Physics Graduate School Without Physics Courses
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Mathemathics or physics? I can't decide
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Physics for Manipulating Atoms & Molecules: College Advice
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How do I do research post-baccalaureate?
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Schools High school senior looking to get some minor summer research experience.
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Schools List of Courses Necessary for Physics Graduate School
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Structural Engineering OR BSc physics&maths ?
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Is Physics the Right Path for Me?
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Are US Grad School Standards Lower Than International Standards?
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