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Studying Why do I struggle with Physics, but do well in math?
  • HoneyMustardAdmirer
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Studying Physics is just getting more and more boring for me
  • TechieDork
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Online Mechanical Engineering program
  • ssyed
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Admissions Comments on my Physics grad school list?
  • Phys12
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My Chances for these Physics PhD schools
  • eternalserv
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Good Software to download and familiarize myself with
  • ParticleGinger6
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Schools To include or not include the Physics GRE scores?
  • Phys12
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Other How do I find the list of individual LIGO participants?
  • Henry Shi
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Schools Interested in Applied Math/biomath REU's, need some help if possible
  • bonbena
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Testing Advice for Test Taking Struggles at a Difficult University
  • Ethan Klein
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Studying How does one read a Physics book effectively?
  • Mulz
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Courses What language should I learn for Physics/Astronomy jobs?
  • AstroGuyHere
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Physics Phd Teaching Engineering
  • fog37
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Which 4 classes are the easiest?
  • Dark_matters84
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Courses Uncertain on which classes to take next semester
  • kepherax
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Admissions Sending College Transcripts Now or Later?
  • zachx
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Schools Universität Leipzig - Mechanical Engineering
  • amelune
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Other Physics Publications (Christmas gift for Undergrad Physics student)
  • gwnorth
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Studying Off the usual course of high school mathematics
  • hackedagainanda
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Courses What would you do if your school is not rigorous enough?
  • TechieDork
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Where to go for dental research?
  • timeuser84
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How many hours per day should I learn physics and maths
  • riley4190
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Admissions International Student Applying to Physics Grad Program: Can I Get Accepted?
  • Niku Yamamoto
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Admissions Graduate School Options for Low GPA, GRE and PGRE Scores
  • huffyduffy
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Courses Overcoming Math Fear to Pursue Hobby Engineering
  • MrCosmic
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Will an algebra and trig texbook be sufficient preparation for calc?
  • mjbarr
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PhD Students: What Else Can You Learn From Your PhD?
  • random_soldier
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Programs Graduate Physics after MsC res in Chemical Biology and Bachelor in Biology
  • member 666967
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Should I avoid a pure math route?
  • fishfriend
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Courses Advice on switching from physics to (biomed) Engineering?
  • Mabey
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I would love to hear about how you study math books
  • nox
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Studying Self-Studying Electrodynamics- Am I doing it correctly?
  • Nirmal Padwal
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Other Guide to obtaining research funding or grant writing?
  • mfig
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Engineering: Top 3 Reasons to Pursue a Career
  • GSE
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Other Entering a PhD Physics Program While Teaching High School?
  • Dopplershift
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Programs Masters in Eng/CS after a Math Bachelors
  • insupliquitous
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Courses A Newbie's Guide to Augmented Physics
  • rainmert
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Studying How Do You Balance Studying for Physics and Math Courses?
  • HoneyMustardAdmirer
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Courses Dropping Physics? Should I Retake or Push Through?
  • HoneyMustardAdmirer
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Programs Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Masters (online?)
  • Tone L
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Other Looking for ideas for a final mechanics project
  • Like Tony Stark
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Other Math required for advanced classical mechanics
  • Josh0768
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Other Is an Online Degree in Physics Right for Me?
  • gdrocella
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How to allocate study time in physics?
  • SuchBants
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Admissions Following Up with Potential PhD advisor after Applying?
  • ams
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Other Etiquette when dealing with your previous supervisor/ department (postdoc)
  • rwooduk
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Admissions Will bad grades on Chem & Bio hurt my grad school chances?
  • TechieDork
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Programs European Master's Programs in Physics
  • Floatzel98
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Courses Post doctoral opportunity in Complex Systems
  • UFSJ
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Courses Is Taking 3-4 STEM Classes Per Semester Normal?
  • fishfriend
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Admissions Is Changing My PhD Program After One Month a Wise Career Move?
  • Rudra K
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Thinking of a PhD based on undergrad research experience
  • someonetwo
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Some questions about math education -- my time limit for solving a problem
  • nmego12345
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Courses Any advice for doing well in thermo?
  • WienerProcess
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Admissions How lethal is a 600 PGRE for top schools?
  • member 666466
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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
  • What_is_physics
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What do I need to study before precalculus?
  • CoffeeCat
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Visuals confuse me, but I'm good at math - help with mechanics resources?
  • kepherax
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Help learning physics through games?
  • Schlubber
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Studying Just another lost undergrad noob fishing for advice
  • DippyMcGee
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How Can a Former Boilermaker Transition to Mechanical Engineering?
  • Dalbyphil
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Testing Preparing for the F=ma Exam for High School Students
  • user10921
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Programs Which degree is better for the semiconductor industry?
  • Connor
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Courses What is it like to work as an Astrophysicist or an Aerospace Engineer?
  • sully21
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How can I learn physics as a kinesthitics learner?
  • Feelsgreatman
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Admissions I'm an Accounting / Finance Student, Can I get my Ph.D. in Physics?
  • robbiemizzone
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Admissions How explicit should my goals be in my Statement of Purpose?
  • ams
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Programs BS in physics with a minor in finance
  • lenalmeda
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Chemistry undergrad attempting to go to graduate school in physics
  • J1998
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What low cost project can a physics student embark on?
  • Harold139
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If you could only study one thing in cosmology what would it be?
  • HankDorsett
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Schools What Schools Should I Apply to as a Transfer Student?
  • SloshyUser
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Studying Self-studying plan for modern science
  • Angelo422
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Courses Can I go to grad school to be an astrophysicist with a minor in astronomy?
  • angela6884
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Admissions Can I apply to a US PhD program with an UK Bachelor degree?
  • Gjmdp
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Courses Don't enjoy studying theoretical physics
  • Dingleberry
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Suggestions for research topics for M.Sc. in Nuclear Power Engineering
  • Guan
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Schools Can you do a Masters in Physics with a Bachelor degree in Architecture?
  • samya__
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Programs Which Physics Undergraduate Programs Suit My Unique Situation?
  • Apollo_3322
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What and where to study in the future?
  • Xforce
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Prerequisites for General Relativity (Advice needed)
  • Nirmal Padwal
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Other Requesting a letter of recommendation from a Research Advisor
  • undefined314
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How to survive with these kinds of curriculum?
  • Adesh
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Pursuing a PhD in Chemical Biology?
  • DanL
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Other How should I tailor my Master's in Applied Physics
  • grandpa2390
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From MSc Nuclear Physics to PhD medical physics is it possible?
  • Balami
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Studying Value of learning the Theory of Computation and Automata
  • DifferentialGalois
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Other Where can I take online Physics exams (Bachelor's level) without class
  • Aniruddha_Abir
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Programs Doing a PhD in both computational and experimental condensed matter physics?
  • member 666466
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Programs Is the Computer Engineering Program Comprehensive and Well-Balanced?
  • archaic
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Other Would it be prudent to double-major in physics and mathematics?
  • ContagiousKnowledge
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Other 2 years for MS Eng or Longer for MS Physics? Science Entrepreneur Qs
  • anasoori
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Other Inquiring about Undergraduate Research
  • Josh0768
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Programs Experimental physics, applied math, or both?
  • thelaxiankey
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Theoretical Physics: Learning to make simple mathematical statements
  • WWCY
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Programs Module Choice advice for a theoretical physics degree (Durham)
  • Mabey
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Other Using Databases like Scopus to Find Trends in Physics
  • rsnelsonjose
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Programs Should I change to Maths or Physics?
  • Gjmdp
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Programs Phd in the US after completing an Msc
  • QassimQQ
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Programs Changing supervisor before starting PHD (Europe)
  • testanon
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