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Path to becoming software engineer?

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Schools Physics Graduate School Without Physics Courses

  • SecretNile
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Mathemathics or physics? I can't decide

  • Nanovector
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What physics field involves manipulating atoms and molecules?

  • Coud
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How do I do research post-baccalaureate?

  • huhConfused
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Schools High school senior looking to get some minor summer research experience.

  • Darth Frodo
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Schools List of Courses Necessary for Physics Graduate School

  • razor_roller
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Job prospects for physics and maths degree versus structural engineering

  • bernvall
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Is Physics the Right Path for Me?

  • -Dragoon-
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Are US Grad School Standards Lower Than International Standards?

  • Lavabug
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International edition v.s. U.S. edition?

  • pergradus
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Schools Non-prestigous schools and job opportunities

  • Zula110100100
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Testing Practice final exams for undergraduate quantum and classical mechanics

  • ahsanxr
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Courses Graduate physics courses w/ no physics background

  • tenparsecs
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Is a Course Load of 3 Math and 1 Physics Class Doable?

  • Sorgen
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What fields would an undergrad in physics be introduced to?

  • QM_0
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Studying Effective Study Methods for Physics Midterm

  • Physdawg7
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Programs Paying for a self funded PhD in the UK working for the uni.

  • SMOF
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Practice questions for OAPT and similar grade 11 physics contests

  • ashi_mashi
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Is Independent Study Just as Good?

  • Bogrune
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Emailing professors for an interview about joining them for research

  • dolerka
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Schools What to do about grad school? What does an engineer do on a day to day basis?

  • zoobe13
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Schools Is the Major Neurobiology only offered in 4 colleges?

  • Yinan
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Low scores diminishing confidence

  • Joseph121
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Applied Physics Job Opportunities?

  • D4V1D
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Should i pursue a career in mathematics or aim for less?

  • physicsadmiR
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Programs What major aligns with my interests in body enhancement and technology?

  • Yinan
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Reservations about future academic pursuits

  • Sigglesworth
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Schools Is Studying for the GRE Chemistry Exam Worth It?

  • DOH-WLcat
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Is My Physics Professor Incompetent?

  • alex_dc1
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How much Math do I Have to Study Before I Know What's Going On?

  • andryd9
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Pursuing Masters in Civil Engineering immediately after Bachelors?

  • elementG
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Would I Be Considered A Transfer Or Undergraduate?

  • InsanelyApple
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Preventing my Math skills from becoming rusty

  • Bogrune
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Should I switch from engineering to computer science at age 26?

  • blaughli
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Feedback on physics major with math and music minors course plan

  • poozer
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Schools Engineering Graduate School w/ Physics BS

  • the_kid
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Schools What are my chances of getting into grad school?

  • jtk1000
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Should I give up on becoming an engineer?

  • JJRKnights
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How valuable are technology management graduate programs?

  • Shackleford
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What Is the Best Way to Structure My Self-Study in Physics?

  • Fletch29
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Programs Can you switch from a Middle East physics degree to a European engineering master's?

  • queenstudy
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Studying What Are the Best Resources for Self-Studying AP Calculus BC?

  • flyingpig
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How Can You Master Math Test Preparation?

  • austim14
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Any non-traditional med students?

  • oliviajane
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Revolutions problem y=-x^2+12x-35

  • danerape
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Freaking out No Paid Master's Programs

  • X89codered89X
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When did Hilbert Space First Enter the Undergrad Math Curriculum?

  • kramer733
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Schools University of Toronto - Engineering or Engineering Science?

  • bublik13
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Should I help my high school daughter with her schoolwork?

  • MarcoD
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Schools Which major for grad school? Planning to do research in space propulsion.

  • OBreaux1
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What was US math like in the 50's?

  • An0maly
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How much geometry is needed for physics?

  • austim14
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Courses Difficulty of lower division courses vs. upper division (undergraduate)

  • Sentience
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How to understand something you don't know/cant get

  • cs23
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Should I master theory before attempting problems?

  • cs23
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Programs Physics major to engineering masters

  • Wishbone
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Programs Phd in physics with BS in Physics

  • Seth0Mitchell
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Mathematics to theoretical physics

  • Askaquestion
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Can I Switch from Engineering to Pure Physics at IIT-K?

  • kini.Amith
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Statement of Purpose Without Research Experience?

  • lanew
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How can I develop intuition in mathematics as a senior?

  • neutrino'
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High energy physics internship opportunities at Fermilab after Tevatron shutdown

  • Nano-Passion
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Why do Physics programs not cover continuum mechanics?

  • Finkle
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Programs When are PhD student stipends disbursed

  • natruim
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Testing How much does improvement in GPA compensate for initially low GPA?

  • LittleSailor
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Programs Which applied math phd program to apply to?

  • tyler_T
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Struggling with electromagnetism tests despite two weeks of study

  • blackbyron
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Programs Rank undergrad physics degrees by job potential

  • greenneub
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Just finished undergraduate with a bad GPA, and

  • sds10
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Programs Will a Math degree be applicable to Physics research?

  • James23
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43 years old and going back to school

  • PookDo
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Schools Career path to computer hardware design and motherboard engineering

  • Flasimbufasa
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What Are the Potential Applications of Graph Theory in Astrophysics?

  • ratking82
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Looking for online Physics 2 class

  • JoeyHanna
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How to use commas and paragraphs correctly when writing

  • CrimpJiggler
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Which ME Specialization Should I Choose?

  • ZenOne
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Is Chemistry a Dead-End Career or a Promising Path?

  • bael
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Courses What math courses should I take with quantum mechanics as a physics PhD prospect?

  • the_kid
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Programs PhD from a bachelor of science (not honors)

  • PirateFan308
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Taking Junior level E@M as a freshmen?

  • xdrgnh
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GCSE and A-level requirements for particle or astrophysics career in UK

  • universe lord
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Schools Do I have a good chance of getting into graduate school?

  • Sentience
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Going back to school for engineering at 25?

  • econ2engineer
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Programs Can I study theoretical physics or astrophysics from home in the UK with agoraphobia?

  • tashalustig
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What Should an Older Student Studying Mathematics Focus On?

  • nontradstuden
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Should I Leave for a Master's Degree or Wait for a PhD?

  • irycio
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Should I show my 8085 simulator to my professor?

  • Quem
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Graduating with integrated MSci physics with a 2:2

  • Ztap024
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I on getting better math grades

  • austim14
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The outline of engineering studies in US

  • lucas1
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I'm good at algebra physics but I hate calc physics

  • Carnivroar
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Schools Does going to a community college hurt your chances of getting into grad school?

  • JustAnotherGu
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Can't decide between physics or engineering

  • Darth Frodo
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