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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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Happiness in learning and seeking knowldage. What do you think?
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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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What Do You Know About the Middle East in Academia?
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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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Programs What are some good physics courses for math majors?
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Why Is English the Only Compulsory Subject in Years 11 and 12 in Australia?
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Is It Normal to Spend Hours on a Few Math Problems?
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Advice Needed: Should I Study in USA or Russia Fed?
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Learn Softwares for Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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Couple of questions regarding theoretical physics
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MSc After BTech: Pursuing Astronomy in India
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Programs Double major: Physics and Classics?
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What chances do i have getting in MIt or caltech?
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Resources for self teaching ( book recs)
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Schools What are the top 20 or 30 schools in theoretical particle physics
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Which profs generally have the most time?
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Is a Career in Theoretical Physics Worth the Investment?
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Programs Applied Math Degree: Honors or Minor in EE?
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Classes that can be effectively learned in a summer semester.
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US PhD Physics Program: Oxford vs NUS - Worth the Cost?
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French Student Asks About High School Programs in USA
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Quantum Physics Course: Should I Follow Syllabus or Not?
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Should I Try Newtonian Mechanics Again?
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Is It Better to Cram Courses or Take Them Over Multiple Years?
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Can I Get Into a US Graduate Program with a Three-Year B.Sc in Physics?
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Schools Can I Get Into Graduate Math School with Lower GPA?
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Average Transfer GPA for Physics Major
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Schools Transferring between graduate schools
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Courses Style of learning course material
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I don't want to wait to become a physicist
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Schools Undergrad math at Williams College?
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Programs Going straight from a BSc to PhD in astrophysics
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