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Which Master Course Should I Choose for a Career in Theoretical Physics?
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Is Downloading UIUC Mathematica Courseware Legal?
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Physics REUs 2011: Applying & Chances
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Is it ever appropriate to mention citation count for papers in your CV?
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Guidance for a career in researching metamaterials.
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What is your opinion on watching TV while doing homework
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Trying to Decide on Which Physics Program
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Programs Engineering Degrees: Is it worth going to UofG, McMaster, Western, or Ryerson?
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Should I Copyright or Publish My New Theory of Quantum Gravity?
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Programs Cambridge Part III vs Perimeter Institute master program
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Learning Physics from A to A<sub>n</sub> through independent study.
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What are some recommended books for beginners in astrophysics?
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What Should I Do About My Undergrad Dilemma?
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Programs What Career Paths Can You Pursue with an Applied Physics Degree?
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Programs Physics or Engineering Physics degree? Both requirements met.
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What are some hot and new fields of research?
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How much time should you spend reading and doing problems
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Schools College academics vs high school
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CERN internship personal statement
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Schools Can't decide on undergrad school
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Will You Forget Math Skills After a Long Break?
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Learning without being spoon fed? (mod, move please?)
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Schools What language should a future physicist study in college?
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Schools Deciding Grad School: Same Institution for BA & PhD?
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Can I Easily Understand Current HEP Research Without an Academic Background?
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What Are the Best REU Opportunities to Explore This Summer?
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Linear Algebra Class: Should I Take it?
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The Struggle to Major in Physics Despite Its Difficulty in High School
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Getting into a Top Engineering Program easier with work experience
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If I want to be a Engineer with the same level knowledge as a physicist
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Physics research ideas for beginners
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Should I Retake the GRE Before the Changes in August for Physics Grad School?
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Getting a publication as an undergrad
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Want to be an astrophysicist, but am unsure.
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Is Pre-Calculus Necessary for Success in Calculus?
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