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Can an engineer find success in a mathematics or physics PhD program?
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Calculus 1: Easier the Second Time Around? Opinions Wanted!
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Choosing the right professor to work with
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Schools Going from industry to grad school
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Does this professor sound unreliable?
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Programs Has anyone ever taken ME+Philosophy double major for Bachelor's degree?
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Courses Which of these two courses is most useful for engineering?
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Emailing grad students to ask about their experience?
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What is difference between ivy league school and non ivy league?
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Schools How many semesters did it take to finish at your 4 year college studying engineering
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Schools Importance of grad school being much different than undergrad
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General Engineering or Chemical?
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Schools I post available courses of two prospective schools, you help me examine them
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Probably getting a C in Calc 2. Can I still become a chemical engineer?
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How Can a Young Aspiring Physicist Get a Head Start?
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Do graduate students ever do web design for their graduate student departments?
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Courses How to study for technical courses
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The Benefits of Asking Questions in Technical Courses
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Schools Deciding on an REU - What looks best to grad schools?
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Advice: TA for Multivariable or Linear
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Help In Studies: Overcome Shortcomings in Academics for Engineering Students
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Asking Questions During Office Hours - Prof or TA?
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Need help on Ms Medical physics selection
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Efficient Study Methods for College Math: Tips & Advice
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How can I improve my problem-solving skills in physics?
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How important is Calculus for Pure Maths?
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Where Can I Publish My Theory of Everything If I'm Under 18?
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Should I Transfer? UT Austin vs. UT San Antonio
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Schools Will Community College Grades Affect Chances To Get To Medical School?
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Is there any branch of physics related to the brain, consciousness and the mind?
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How to get accepted at MIT/Physics? Help
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Testing Can Depression Qualify You for Exam Exemption? Expert Advice from a Fellow PF'er
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Studying Is Studying Engineering in Germany Worth It?
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Testing Recovering from a failed first exam
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Which MFE Program is the Better Choice: Cornell ORIE:FE or Baruch MFE?
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Self-Studying: Feedback Strategies for Students
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What Are the Best Books for Self-Studying Calculus?
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Linear algebra/Calc III before ODE?
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Category Theory: Intro Texts & Recommended Books
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How hard do I have to work to enroll MIT
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Horse-related Research/Experiment Ideas?
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Schools Which University is Best for Aerospace Engineering Studies?
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Educational Funding and Governments
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BVP's or Probability & Statistics?
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Programs Do UK universities require a Masters degree for PhD programs?
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Chemistry, physics and math self-teaching
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Which Master Course Should I Choose for a Career in Theoretical Physics?
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Schools How Competitive Are CSE Ph.D. Admissions for Veterans?
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Back to School: Advice for 24-Year Old with Low GPA and Interest in Astrophysics
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How to start learning quantum physics
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Admissions UC Davis department admissions closed? (Anger enclosed)
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Bad professor, I need some advice
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Is Downloading UIUC Mathematica Courseware Legal?
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Physics REUs 2011: Applying & Chances
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Schools Top Aerospace Engineering Schools?
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Schools Which Undergrad School is Best for EE/CE Programs and Research Opportunities?
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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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Courses Applying to Astronomy Grad Schools: Is Coursework Necessary?
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Programs What engineering degree for Geothermal energy?
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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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Schools Are There Pre-College Physics Internships Available?
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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 Too late to major in engineering, will physics do it?
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Schools Help Deciding Between Virginia Tech and UVA for Math & Science Majors
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Can Mental Imagery Enhance Understanding in Sciences and Engineering?
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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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Testing SAT Score 2070: Math Programs at Schools You Can Get Into
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The Struggle to Major in Physics Despite Its Difficulty in High School
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Courses Failing a course in my first year
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Need help on medical MS program selection
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Which profession is more logical?
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Need help picking an undergrad engineering school
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Hire a Physics Tutor? Here's What to Know
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Schools Does a BA in physics look bad for grad school?
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Programs A day in the life of a theoretical physics PhD student
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Getting into a Top Engineering Program easier with work experience
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Preparing for a Career in Quantitative Finance: What to Do in 2 Years
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Schools McGill or University of Michigan
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What Should I Learn Before Studying Group Theory?
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How common is it for articles to be published in more than one journal?
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