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Where Should I Begin Learning About Astronomy and Cosmology?

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Physics Major: Salaries & Future Outlook

  • Domnu
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Programs What Are My Chances for Math PhD at UIUC and CMU?

  • Bourbaki1123
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A few questions concerning very specific programs

  • Mépris
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Schools Amherst College and Princeton: What's it like?

  • Mépris
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Post Grad in Physics: Academic Dilemma at 26

  • solace28
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Possible to Self Teach Adanced Mathematics

  • steeeeevo
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Can I acheive a first class honours?

  • Onias
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Have you ever experienced academic burnout?

  • HeLiXe
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Lab Partners-is it always like this, or is it just me?

  • HeLiXe
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Getting an Arxiv Endorsement Code - Neel's Guide

  • neelakash
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What do you say about this link?

  • nobelium102
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Courses What Is Required for Preparation for Differential Equations?

  • Bogrune
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Programs Do I Have a Better Shot at PhD Programs in Statistics or Mathematics?

  • Bourbaki1123
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Programs Can a Master's Program Help You Get into a Top PhD Program in Physics?

  • CyberShot
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Which path to take: medicine or actuarial science?

  • Maurice7510
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Searching for Credit Options for Partial Differential Equations

  • gabe_lane
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How can I showcase my passion for particle physics to universities?

  • Junge
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Programs Difficulty of a statistics major?

  • Intervenient
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Should I Transfer for Nuclear Engineering?

  • WatermelonPig
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Getting into a UC school from out of state

  • aglo6509
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Courses Is it recommended to take an algebra-based physics course before

  • autodidude
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How can you determine if you have mastered a topic in math?

  • GreenPrint
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Courses What Courses Can Enhance My Aero Engineering and Math Skills This Fall?

  • Miike012
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Problems transferring grades between countries?

  • streeters
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Video lessons on undergrad physics?

  • gebrial
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Scope for pursuing physics masters in the US.

  • siddharth5129
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Are some sub-fields of physics easier to get into than others?

  • zheng89120
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Effective Project Logging: Tips and Strategies for Keeping Track of Your Work

  • thegreenlaser
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For math, would you say that most teachers give partial credit ?

  • Jurrasic
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Self-Teaching Applied Math & Engineering: Advice Needed

  • mitchw
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Mathematics Required for Introductory G-Rel

  • cpsinkule
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What should I do to get into MIT, CalTech, etc?

  • Draksis314
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Testing Great UC application essay examples

  • Acuben
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Does NASA Ames Research Center have a graduate school?

  • Simfish
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How much of analog circuits before digital circuits?

  • blazethrulife
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Studying Hard Time self studying Principles of Quantum Mechanics

  • glueball8
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Programs PhD or Job Offer: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Recent Physics Graduates

  • Stickey
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Programs What can I do with a computer programming degree?

  • criel
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Graduate Studies in Theoretical Physics - Opinion Wanted

  • cacl_sam
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Courses Math Graduate Course vs. Stronger Foundations

  • Mews
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Will LQG Survive 10 Years: Outlooks on Loop Quantum Gravity

  • romsofia
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Aerospace Engineering: US Pre-U Course & Best Uni

  • SZXDuncan
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Is this schedule for the fall too heavy? (

  • twofu
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Undegraduate Tips (thanks for reading)

  • mathgeeko
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High School Physics: What to Expect

  • BloodyFrozen
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Testing Physics GRE Prep: Topic Areas & Books for Success

  • cacl_sam
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Programs What Major Should I Choose: Civil Engineering, Mathematics, or Interior Design?

  • summer222
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Real Analysis/Group Theory in Physics Undergrad?

  • nicholls
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A passing thought on postponed graduate study

  • anonymity
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Schools Best graduate schools for CMT or HEP-T

  • Blondie__
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Programs Can I Still Succeed as a Math Major Despite Starting Calculus Late?

  • S Burchette
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Transitioning from math to physics in gradschool

  • prince123
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Cal Poly for Aerospace Engineering?

  • CSpence
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Question about chemical engineering specialties -> future

  • Null_
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Testing Competitive Exams: Physics Quizzes & Competitions Worldwide

  • rahul_jain122
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Programs Is it too late for a physics degree?

  • Brian8017
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Get an Internship with Physics Major at U of I Urbana

  • Ikoro
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Schools Engineering Graduate School Admissions with Physics Degree

  • kitaewolf
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Making a Physics Club at Community College

  • Nano-Passion
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Schools Planning Your Undergraduate Physics Courses: Which Maths to Prioritize?

  • nicholls
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Prepare for IITJAM Physics: Best Books to Refer

  • usha
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Apply to Dutch TU: No Germanic Background?

  • bigbro
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Testing GRE Physics - These materials enough?

  • laplacian
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How Did I Perform in My Freshman Year?

  • qwerty68
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Programs Physics or Economics Degree: Which Is Better for a Career?

  • barthayn
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If you could do it again, *when* would you?

  • Mépris
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Programs About to start PhD program at top five school but feeling burnt out

  • kingofcarrots
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Question about my mathematics education, how to strengthen my foundation, etc

  • DrStrangelove
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Programs Thinking on getting my a PhD in physics.

  • boyongo
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Master's in Mechanical Engineering

  • nasijen
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Schools What are the top universities in Florida for studying physics?

  • agm2010
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Programs Who Owns Patents Resulting from PhD Work?

  • streeters
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Trying to get into univesity - UK

  • iamBevan
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Submit Paper After Rejection: Other Options?

  • nemox
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How do I handle email addresses in a paper as an undergrad?

  • R.P.F.
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Some question before the final choice.

  • lordvader123
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Torn between Physics and Computer Science

  • CyberShot
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Is my Fall schedule too demanding?

  • CSpence
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Do graduate students learn the math as they go?

  • autodidude
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Should I teach myself pre-calculus and calculus or ?

  • amsteridam
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Schools Can I Minor in Astrophysics With a Computer Engineering Major?

  • Astrocomp
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So I was thinking about my future

  • Char. Limit
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Testing Efficient Study Topics for Physics GRE: From EE to Core Physics Areas

  • veejay
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What job should i be thinking of?

  • nickthrop101
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Which math classes should I take if I want to do an REU next summer?

  • ahsanxr
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Doing research for a graduate student?

  • anonymity
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I really want to do an REU next summer

  • Null_
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Should the Government Invest More in Higher Education for Economic Growth?

  • MaxManus
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Programs Do you actually have to work for 15 hours a day to get an engineering degree?

  • kartoshka
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Which Degree is Best for Getting a Job at NASA? Physics or Astronomy/Astrophy?

  • Ilovephysics1
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Schools Probable/Safety graduate school - physics

  • Blondie__
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Do Physics Majors Need to Love Pure Math?

  • torquemada
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NUS or NTHU for Future Astrophysics Studies?

  • haleycomet2
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