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Should I Switch My Major to Math and Physics at Penn State?
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Best school for Physics in Minneapolis St Paul area?
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Going to iPhO, sharing an experience
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Schools Grad School: Apply now & defer, or apply later?
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Programs Is getting a physics degree a good idea?
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Programs 3.47 GPA am I screwed for Stanford Math PhD?
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Schools Best graduate school for Spintronics and Spin Tnasport Research?
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Difference between EEE, BSET, BSEE & EET: Transfer Credits to 4-Year College?
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Is Transferring to Canada for a PhD a Good Decision?
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About the sequence of walter greiner's physic series
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How Can I Effectively Guide a Graduate Student in Research Projects?
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How do you approach learning a new concept?
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Programs Should I bother getting either of the associates degrees I almost qualify for
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Choosing Between ME and MET: What Do I Need to Know?
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How Can I Prepare for a Theoretical Physics Course with a Math Minor?
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Schools Is College Really About Learning? Evaluating My Goals as a College Junior
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Schools I have a question about grad school
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The Learning Curve of Math and Engineering (the advantage of time)
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Asking for help in neuroscience`s self-study
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Programs Particle Physics Research as a Mech. Engg: Guide & Opportunities
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Programs Math Major: Is There a Way Around Difficult Visualization?
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Is a Passion for Physics Necessary to Succeed in Computer Engineering?
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Studying Irish student studying in the UK?
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Overcoming Adversity to Pursue My Dream: A Student's Story
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What are the math requirements for B.S in Physics?
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Beginner in physics, need suggestion please.
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Explore Physics/Astronomy Study Options for 16yo Law/Econ Student
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Programs Degree requirement courses full already
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Particle Physics: Advice for Sophomore Student
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Programs Is a Physics PhD Really Worthless in the Real World?
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Courses Which Undergrad Prob/Stat Course Should Physics Majors Take?
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Student Seeking Advice After UFM Charge
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Courses Best math courses for fluid dynamics?
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{Theoretical, Mathematical, Particle, Plasma} Physics
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Schools What's it like at University of New Mexico?
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Programming languages used by physicists?
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Question about the programming you learn during Theoretical Physics
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Biomedical Engineering: Scope, Options & Benefits
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Courses Courses for freshman year in physics
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Schools Deciding Which UK University for Astrophysics BSc
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Making Connections With Professors (Undergrad)
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M.Eng. or MS in Civil/Env./Electrical Engineering with BA in Physics?
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Georgia Tech Freshman Asks Questions About School & Nuclear Physics
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Should I get a Master's in biomedical engineering?
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Biophysics? Computational Neuroscience? M-Theory?
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Academic advice for fall semester?
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Schools About college, research, and living on your own. I
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Programs What are the requirements to become a fellow actuarist?
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Schools Will I Get Into University of Kentucky with My Stats?
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Prospective returning student; nanotechnology?
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Programs Starting my Physics degree in October, what should I do/read to prepare?
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Programs Myths vs. Facts About Majoring in Physics
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Is It Too Late to Find Summer Research Opportunities in Seattle?
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Referring to professors in a paper
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Programs PhD in Astrophysics in Europe: Where to Study and Research Opportunities
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Why is physics so frustrating for me?
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Get Government Grants: What to Know & How to Apply
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Upper Level Math Courses: Is This Overkill?
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Where to begin to understand the mathematics of quantum mechanics
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Durham vs Manchester in Astrophysics (Cosmology) - Postgraduate
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Ph. D. in Materials Science or Physics?
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Programs Is a Math Major a Good Choice for a Physics Enthusiast?
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EE vs Petroleum Engineering: Job Prospects & Physics Overlap
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US school suggestions for second BS in Physics
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Summer Math/Physics Study Ideas for Advanced Students
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Is My Course Load Too Much for a Physics Degree in 2 Years?
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Programs Reconsidering my math double major?
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Supplemental(Extra) classes for an EE?
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Should I take first-year-Calculus again just to build a solid GPA?
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I Want To Learn Theoretical Physics
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Q: theoretical and applied physics
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Is Graduating a 4-Year Program Early Impressive to Grad Schools?
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Is there a proper etiquette for asking questions to my research advisor?
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Schools Should I Take Quantum/Classical Mechanics if Not Required for Physics Major?
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Is exploratory research frequently assigned to undergrads?
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Schools Will my undergrad school know this? (or even when I apply for grad school?)
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A very unconventional life plan
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Is an MS in math necessary for a competitive career in theoretical physics?
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Calculating Variable Acceleration for UAV Recovery
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Admissions Admission Statistics for Physics PhD programs?
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Is Number Theory Worth Studying for Physicists?
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Learn Physics: 18 Year Old from Greece Seeks Guides and Resources
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Dean of the Dept. Teaching My Class
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Programs Advice for a former Theatre major doing a 180 into Physics?
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Is research engineering a good career?
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Undergrad prep for research in rockey propulsion?
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Women in Physics: Graduate School & Research Opportunities
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Study Physics in Italy: University of Trieste & Other Options
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Schools High Energy Physics: Navigating the Application Process
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Evaluating Eligibility for MIT Transfer Program
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I seriously need some test taking strategies for Math
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Do electrical engineers need to know programming?
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What level of math do I need to study Quantum Mechanics?
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Programs Is a degree from a small school a handicap?
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Relying on faith of some other work
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Programs When Do Math Majors Learn to Master Proofs in Analysis?
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Schools Research requirements for graduate school admission?
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Programs What maths for Astrophysics Major?
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Freshman Year Grades: Achieving a 3.5 GPA at Top 10 College
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Is Academic Frustration a Result of Unrealistic Expectations?
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