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Admissions Research Experience for Graduate School
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Computational projects in Accelerator Physics
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Suggestions to start studying Physics and Maths
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Schools Comparing Small & Large University Physics Programs for Graduate School Readiness
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Other How do I choose a topic for the qualifier?
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Choosing between unis—UC Berkeley, Cornell
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What topic in Electromagnetism do students find most difficult?
  • kent davidge
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Admissions Pass/Fail Last Semester and Grad School Opinion
  • Phys12
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Programs Masters then PhD in theoretical physics: Cambridge vs EU?
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I want to learn special and general relativity
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Admissions April 4 PGRE Cancellations: Local, US, or Global?
  • Dr. Courtney
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Programs Should I double major in CS and Physics?
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Want to take the PE Mechanical exam
  • AverageEngineer
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What is the best QM textbook for me?
  • SEYED2001
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Programs Double Major in Electrical Engineering and Physics?
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Other Which engineering degree should I aim for?
  • whirlpool
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What's the timeline for theoretical physics PhD admissions in the UK?
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Which school is stronger in condensed matter theory?
  • Zonai
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Schools Is It Too Late to Apply for Imperial's MSc QFFF Program?
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Programs What is the best major or double major for Nuclear Fusion research?
  • cellist542
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What Math to learn for Cosmology?
  • freeelectron
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How can I finish studying these topics in 45 days? (2 hours a day)
  • KareemKhaled
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Studying Hi everyone.... I want to know your opinion in this schedule
  • KareemKhaled
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Best Place To Start Learning About in Astrophysics
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Other Topic for a Master's Degree in theoretical Astrophysics final project
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Learning Nothing from my E&M Course
  • Blakely42
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What research designs used on mathematical modelling?
  • HAgdn
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Admissions Nontraditional candidate for Cambridge part III
  • zazerbayev
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Studying Overcoming Burnout: Tips for Struggling Physics Students
  • Mulz
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Other Contacting a possible graduate adviser with this email
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Other Searching for a postdoc in physics at 40 years old
  • PeteSampras
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Studying Learning programming from scratch for phone apps
  • diredragon
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How to Start Learning Physics and Math from Scratch?
  • Neeleshatom
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How to connect with a Astrophysics scientist from a reputed institute
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Studying Good research areas in pure math
  • Shabani makwaru
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Other Will Employers Fund an Engineering Master’s for Physics Graduates?
  • Slavic2000
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Other Feeling Overwhelmed in My Second Year: Seeking Advice
  • Limited_Dasein
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Schools How would you rate UC Davis' and U.H. at Manoa's Cosmology programs?
  • Phys12
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I want to study electrical electronics but i don't know about it
  • yakhassan
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Programs Need some insight into switching from social science to physics
  • maxstronge
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What's the Next Book for an Electronics Engineering Student from Egypt?
  • AhmedHesham
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Admissions Chances of Getting into MIT as an International Student from India
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Programs Working dad looking for advice to get started
  • ALopez
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Studying Trying to fill large gaps in my math education
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Courses Budget (Cash-Strapped) Self Study Advice Please
  • bagasme
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Funding for Summer Research in the USA
  • Replusz
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Should I stick to one IPhO paper till I can solve it 100%?
  • John10086
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Programs Seeking advice on how to search for a Graduate School in Molecular Biology
  • despues18
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Testing How to perform a major physics experiment at home
  • Zaya Bell
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How to deal with difficult problems
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Other How Can New STEM Undergrads Succeed in Their Studies?
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Admissions Critique my statement of purpose for Perimeter Scholar Program
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Courses The Physics Papers I Can Understand: Tips for Limited Math Knowledge
  • dipta
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Admissions Postponing starting my Master's degree (Germany)
  • Phylosopher
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Programs Pure maths or applied maths as a second major to physics
  • Captain Kneecaps
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Courses Should I Take a PDE Class for Grad School Admissions?
  • GaussianEliminator
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Admissions Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Purdue, Stanford Admissions - How to stand out?
  • cellist542
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Recommendations for self-teaching physics without previous knowledge?
  • miguelandresb
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Other How faulty is the current education system?
  • Wrichik Basu
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Programs Engineering Triple Major (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science)
  • cellist542
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A Physics masters degree while training to be a soldier
  • positron016
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Courses Should I take Classical Mechanics now or later?
  • imperialchimp
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Switching to chemical engineering from physics?
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Can a dosimetrist with an M.S. become a medical physicist PhD?
  • Waaj
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Resources with learning strategies for students of physics
  • Terry Bing
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Freshman Student Worried About Order of Courses
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Admissions Increasing my acceptance chances
  • SOUKRAT
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Studying Study Physics: Self-Studying Tips for B.S. in ME & PhD in Nanotech
  • Fernando Rios
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Studying Should I read Introduction to Calculus and Analysis by Courant?
  • Paul_dirac
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Admissions Grad School Decisions for the Mediocre
  • jk_er_gamma
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What Are Suitable Plasma Physics Project Ideas for an Undergraduate?
  • patrykh18
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Studying Soft skills needed for plasma physics
  • BH Wiz
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Admissions How to prepare for a PhD interview?
  • Phys12
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Programs How many REUs should I apply to? (sophomore Physics/Astro double major)
  • Henry Shi
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Studying Suggestions for papers to read in Classical Mechanics
  • RisingChariot
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Courses Is it Worth Retaking a "C" in Differential Equations?
  • vincentledvina
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Other In a period of change and needing advice....
  • almcc0418
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Other Question about writing a scientific paper
  • Baho Ilok
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Career advise: theoretical physics PhD?
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Studying IPHO mechanics study schedule suggestion
  • Paul_dirac
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Studying Self-studying physics in preparation for learning astrophysics on my own
  • Silveresquemania
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Is It Possible to Pursue Physics Without a Traditional Degree?
  • Triton94
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Courses Pursuing Theoretical Physics Research: What Courses to Take
  • Pispi Choudhury
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Is 6 months of intense study enough time to study for an entrance exam
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Aeronautical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering?
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Other NIST SURF Personal Statement Critique
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Preparing for Graduate School: Tips for Freshman Physics Majors
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Courses Taking both Classical Physics and Quantum Physics at the Same Time.
  • CrosisBH
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Admissions When to let schools know about an external fellowship?
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Admissions Recommendations for an institution for a PhD in Medical Physics
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Courses Taking statistics courses as a physics major
  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Any prerequisites for the exercises for Feynman's lectures?
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Is an engineering PhD generally easier to get than maths / physics?
  • binbagsss
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Admissions Applying to top schools -- What do they look for?
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Studying Best Path to study math & physics
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Why do I forget math concepts so easily?
  • Fanger
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Students Cheating from Past Exams
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How to prepare for Physics entrance exams?
  • Saptarshi Sarkar
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Courses Is It Wise to Delay Stat Mech for Solid State Based on Professor Reviews?
  • Ethan Klein
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Other I don't truly know if I like physics
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