STEM Academic Advising Forum

Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

Threads

To Take Complex Analysis or Not?

  • cwatki14
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15

Gaining Physics Comprehension - High School to College

  • GreatEscapist
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Engineering Physics: Preparing for Graduate School Aerodynamics

  • viczhang
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Programs Nuclear Engineering PhD (related to reactors)

  • acusick
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Hello Guys,I want to know what is the criteria to enter

  • jontyjashan
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14

Biology vs Biochemistry vs Chemical Engineering?

  • Razael
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

US vs. Canada Summer School: Is It Worth Applying?

  • Sean1218
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Is taking Calculus online a good idea for a first-timer?

  • HeLiXe
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

What are the fastest growing fields in engineering?

  • Samip
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

How many hours do you spend on study?

  • kntsy
  • · Replies 52 ·
2
Replies
52

Hi, my first time and I need advice on Calculus

  • gretun
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16

Single honours physics vs joint honours with maths

  • rshalloo
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Courses Preparing for 18 credit hours as a transfer Mechanical Engineering student

  • camdenreslink
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Replies
17

Programs Should I Pursue a Physics Minor with Electrical Engineering?

  • kte24
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Can I become an astrophysicist with an ECE background?

  • vivek vk
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Is it harder for Canadian undergrads to get into US grad schools?

  • Sean1218
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

C++ Independent Study for Research Position Advice

  • Heisenberg.
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12

Ug physics self study alongwith engineering .

  • metalrose
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Working in a nuclear power plant

  • David Burke
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19

Schools Seeking some guidance about what to study in College.

  • udaibothra
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Schools How many grad schools to apply to?

  • EventHorizon4
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Can I Switch from Nuclear Physics to Nuclear Engineering for My PhD?

  • Riaan
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16

Courses How many math courses do math students take every semester on average?

  • kramer733
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Need suggestion for preparation of M.Sc. in physics

  • quantam
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Are other US universities cutting TA pay by 15% due to funding shortages?

  • Topher925
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10

Programs Questions about Physics PhD and Postdoc options/mechanisms

  • maverick280857
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Explaining low GPA in SOP without exceeding length limits

  • Simfish
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Is Math 55 at Harvard four years of math crammed into one course?

  • bignum
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Replies
1

Physics fields with high demand but low student interest

  • Simfish
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

Programs Advice sought on UK Masters degrees

  • xGAME-OVERx
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Getting a B.S. in Physics was a big mistake aparently.

  • ljackson
  • · Replies 97 ·
4
Replies
97

Materials Science and Nuclear Engineering?

  • stann999
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Picking the right equation for the question,

  • Philip Wong
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Schools University Education and Financial Security

  • Mathnomalous
  • · Replies 34 ·
2
Replies
34

Best Physics Field for Aspiring Physicist

  • RandemPyro
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Questions about AEA Physics/STEP Exams for University Applications

  • ATOMatt
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Should I Switch from Physics to Engineering?

  • latitude
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Which engineering branch should i choose ?

  • schumi1991`
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Double Math and Physics Specialist or not?

  • glueball8
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

What subject should I learn with calculus 1 and 2 background?

  • brushman
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Schools The summer between high school and college

  • Null_
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13

Is Studying Medicine and Physics a Good Combination?

  • Aldurazi
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

How to start? (aim:astronautics)

  • arianabedi
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Programs What Do You Really Gain from a University Degree?

  • Jerbearrrrrr
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Recovering from alcohol problem while managing failed exams

  • Villhelm
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Programs Should I major in physics if I'm not naturally talented but want to go to med school?

  • mikey23s
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Should I Take Calc I Before Physics I?

  • DrummingAtom
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Starting My Career as a Physicist - Advice for High School Students

  • trektist
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

So I was planning on getting into research next year for my Undergrad

  • sol66
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Mechanical engineering graduate transferring to civil engineering

  • gringoman@hot
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Is Your Brain Too Full to Learn New Things?

  • Jerbearrrrrr
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13

Am i too late to start focusing on math/physic?

  • kntsy
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Should I Forget About Being A Physicist?

  • anthonych414
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18

Programs Starting a PhD in theoretical physics this October

  • DJsTeLF
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

I messed up and need some honesty here.

  • Jawbreaker
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Is a Measure Theory Course Necessary for a PhD in Engineering?

  • thrillhouse86
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Schools Can I Apply for Math Grad School with a Double Major in Physics?

  • bignum
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Having a really hard time in highschool

  • kramer733
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

Differential geometry or number theory (which to take)

  • ocohen
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Summer Self-Study Prep for Honors Analysis at UoC

  • leb9212
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Problem Solving Techniques for Physics

  • 01trayj
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Schools Grad school in something else after BS math, thoughts?

  • 1230wc
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Replies
5

Moving from Materials Science to Physics - Jim's Story

  • lufbrajames
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

If I want to be a quant, what should I be doing?

  • Frzn
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18

Programs Can i finish a physics degree in 2 years

  • bntsy
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10

Undergrad at Canada for engineering (International Student)

  • edoovel
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

Programs Is a Physics Major Challenging Enough for Top Med Schools?

  • Sean1218
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Replies
6

Schools Difference between Schools in Canada and US

  • MushroomPirat
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

How can I improve at physics without relying on a solutions manual?

  • cs23
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Is using online solutions to prepare for in-class assignments cheating?

  • caljuice
  • · Replies 63 ·
3
Replies
63

I suck at mathematics competitions

  • pdidy
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23

Translating english into mathematical equations

  • cs23
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Programs Physics Degree Advice for UK Student

  • Kaldanis
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15

Quantum Physics and mathematics advice wanted

  • maple
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27

Deciding on PhD Route: Shortcut or Bad Idea?

  • 1230wc
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Improving GPA: Engineering Junior Aims for 3.0

  • bmed90
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

What classes are you taking for Fall 2009?

  • lubuntu
  • · Replies 141 ·
5
Replies
141

Engineering Science at U of Toronto: Grades and Admissions

  • zinho02
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

How much to study for general GRE

  • 1230wc
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Programs Physics or Math? Choosing a Major for College

  • Totalderiv
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27

MSE/MBA dual degree prospects with math undergrad and chemistry background

  • Eruditee
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Schools Will Mensa membership help a physics graduate school application?

  • darkchild
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15

Find Math Advisor to Start Undergrad Research for Fun

  • JoanBraidy
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

What to expect from a Mathematical Thinking course?

  • sEsposito
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Courses Taking full course load with labs -NEED GUIDANCE

  • kooombaya
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

Studying Any good Calculus III books that comes with explanations?

  • bignum
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Should I request authorship on an accepted but unpublished paper?

  • tramar
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21

Foreign Language over the summer?

  • PieceOfPi
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

I'm pretty clueless about how to get scholarships I have tried

  • Mu naught
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

When do physics undergraduates start research projects?

  • bignum
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10

How is the Theoretical Physics Course at Trinity College Dublin?

  • Maybe_Memorie
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Move to dark matter research after a PhD in gamma ray astronomy?

  • kop442000
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Admissions Workload Vs. GPA In Grad Admissions (Math)

  • Neuraxiom
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

What is Engineering in Physics and What Career Opportunities Does it Offer?

  • rajatgl16
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Should I focus on exam technique or deep learning for university science?

  • EdTheHead
  • · Replies 33 ·
2
Replies
33

I got a C in discrete math My life is over

  • missfangula
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20