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Comp Sci Scope & AI in Space Tech
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Are you allow to teach Math with a Ph.D in Physics?
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Taking Graduate level physics classes as an undergraduate
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Programs A 23 year old getting his physics degree?
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What Background Is Needed For Control Theory?
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Am I incapable of getting recommendations?
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Schools Making the Right Choice: Staying or Transferring for a Physics Degree
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What are the top North American universities for Aerospace Engineering?
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Programs Biochemistry major I need advise on picking a minor
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Mathematical Economics | Schools, Research & Experiences
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Schools Applied physics graduate school prep
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How bad is it not to take stat mech as an undergrad?
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Programs Is a Career in Science Really Worth the Investment?
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Getting a tutor to help you solve physics or mathematics problems
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Desktop vs Laptop for Undergraduate Physics
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What's it like to be a mathematician?
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Interning at a national lab: good idea?
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Can you suggest fields of study? (Obscure to Popular)
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Co-op vs Internship for ChemE: NASA or Space Program Feasibility?
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Graduate-level analysis vs. second-year physics
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Schools High School Math Career Guidence
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What Aspect(s) of Math Do You Find Beautiful?
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Computer Science vs Engineering: Making the Switch - Expert Advice for Students
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Least competitive field of theoretical physics
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What should I study next to get to the level I want?
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Schools Best UK Universities to Consider for Your Upcoming Applications
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Are Online Math Courses at Athabasca University Worth It?
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Undergraduate final year project topic.
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How Can a High School Junior Start Learning Quantum Mechanics?
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Question about mathematics/philosophy
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Schools How important is High School Physics and Chemistry
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Going from a GRE Math of 700 to 800
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Schools Advice for a first year high schooler who wishes to be a theoretical physicist
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Courses What math course is best for me?
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Physics undergrad to Nuclear Eng grad?
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Schools Good College for Physics: Advice for Low GPA Student
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Courses Computer Science for the Sciences. course?
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Choosing a Stream for 2nd Year EE Student
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Schools Academic Success After Community College?
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Self study Multivariable Calculus or Introduction to Proofs?
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What are some educational activities to do in San Diego?
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Schools How well does this course prepare me for college math?
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Schools What classes should I take for a pure maths program?
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How can we improve our chances of getting into prestigious programs?
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Schools University of Toronto Math/Physics Specialist program
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Comparing IT vs Engineering for High School Juniors
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Are Unnecessary Details in Lecture Notes Confusing for Students?
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What is the purpose of a seminar ?
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Programs Help Degree selection and pressed for time
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Why so few Relativity/Gravity groups in the US?
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Studying Best books for Geometry / Trigonometry
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Schools Starting freshman year and aiming for MIT grad school
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Physics I Lecture with no Lab, problem?
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How bad is it not to get a recommendation from an REU advisor?
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Some Advice - What do I really need to know?
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Schools Grad School Personal Statement Question
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Applying to PhD in US: Navigating GRE Scores and Requirements
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Best options for entering engineering
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Courses Dealing with non physics/math courses
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How Can We Make Matrices More Tangible for Struggling Engineering Students?
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Tips for Improving Quantitative Score on the GRE
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Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication
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Arch's Academic Woes: Seeking Encouragement and Opinions
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Programs PhD in Cosmology with a 2nd Class Degree
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What do physicists and engineers do?
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Courses Is it common for people to retake a course in order to boost their GPA?
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Tutoring someone who hates math
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Any RF/Microwave Engineers here?
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Programs Nuclear Engineering B.S/M.S to Nuclear Physics PhD?
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Second Year Physics Student's Guide to Self-Study: Lessons, Books, and More
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Is a BSc in Applied Physics Enough for a Successful Career in Engineering?
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Diff eq. and linear algebra concurrently and before calc III?
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Health and Safety In Nuclear Org.
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Searching for beginners' Math for Quantum Physics ( maybe too beginners)
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Hate Linear Algebra? Advice for Applied Math?
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Most relevant math subjects for Astrophysics
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Calc 1 & Physics 1 Concurrently ?
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Studying How do i begin studying physics?
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Need school advice for specific area of study.
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Schools Taking courses at university-a few questions
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Schools Will these courses prepare me for grad school?
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MS Physics Guidance: Quantum Mechanics, Nanophysics, More
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Which Applied Math Course Should I Choose for My Physics Major?
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Schools Double majors, undergrad research, best college worth it?
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Learning theoretical physics on my own
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Schools My high school doesn't have AP Calculus
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Aiming for Ph.D. in math - am I screwed?
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Does Majoring in Math Enhance Theoretical Physics Skills?
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Testing Retake Physics GRE? Evaluating Options for Physics PhD
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Best Option for BSc: Physics & Theoretical Physics
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I feel like I'll be behind if I start out in Calc I
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Which MS in Quantum Physics Program Should I Choose?
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Testing Best guide book for cat examination
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Do Undergrad Early Graduates Get Into Top Programs?
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From Europe to Perimeter Institute
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Is this program suitable for me?
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How Can a Liberal Arts Major Explore Theoretical Physics as a Hobby?
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Is Joining the Peace Corps a Smart Move for Future Chemical Engineers?
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Business Statistics or Calc 1 w/ analytical
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Electric Engineering Curriculum no programming class?
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