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Help Needed: Deciding Between Summer Research Options
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Schools REU and Graduate School (Mat Sci)
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Which Grad Program to Choose: Penn State or Penn?
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Is it better to take condensed summer math courses or spread them out?
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Is Coolege Algebra & Trig the same thing as Pre-Calculus?
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Need help deciding summer classes.
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Max Planck Institute (Heidelberg) Reputation for PhDs in Physics
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Programs Direct Enrollment in PhD programmes after finishing Undergraduates
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Programs Engineering majors, have you ever had to repeat a class
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Programming Advice for Physics BSc Student
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Vince's Search for Online Physics Education
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Programs Is a Minor in CS Worth Taking for a Math/CS Major?
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How can a MechE look good for green engineering?
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Courses Medical physics course selection
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Schools Applied to grad school should I contact potential supervisors?
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Best pathway to learn String theory
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Programs Which major to compliment physics degree? Applied or pure math?
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Taking a Semester Off: A Difficult Decision
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Messed up my undergrad, and my chance of?
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Best Lab Science for Physics Majors: Programming, Chemistry, or Astronomy?
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Testing Preparing for Cambridge STEP: Advice for Irish Students
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Should I even attempt becoming a physics prof?
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Programs What Maths to Take To Prepare For Computer Engineering Degree
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Confused Final Year Physics Student Seeking Advices
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Is it Possible to Pursue Physics and Philosophy at a Later Age?
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Nuclear Science Crash Course: From Atoms to Radioisotopes to Radiation Dose
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Programs Implications of choosing a Major vs. Honours programme in Physics
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Computer Science VS Computer Engineering (Academic Research ? Similar?)
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MechE & Astronomy: Jobs that Combine Both?
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Programs Any tips for a successful PhD interview at Cambridge?
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What are some possible research topics in medical physics and lasers?
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Should I Drop Classes I Dislike for Better Grades or Keep Them for More Credits?
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Research Paper Topic for a Student
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Schools Accept ME grad school admission offer for 1 school?
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Schools Which UK universities offer the best physics programs for aspiring researchers?
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Studying Would you say that 28 hours per week is enough studying time (13 units)
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Amateur question about Bachelors
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Tough Choices: Making a Career Change After 31
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Schools Can I Test Out of College and Still Get a Degree in Science and Math?
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Schools Graduate schools in quantum information theory in US and UK
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Schools Do you have to take every single Physics/Math courses in a university available?
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Programs Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science
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Programs Phd in Computer science OR Information technology OR in Management Subject?
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Programs Is a PhD required for applied physics in non-academic settings?
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Really lucrative fields but is biophysics such?
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Schools Math Grad School: Pursuing a Math PhD w/ Interest & Determination
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I cannot find enough referees to vouch for me I might not get accepted
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Schools Things that no one tells you about grad school
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Will I Struggle More in Grad School Compared to Undergrad?
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How do you study physics most efficiently?
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How to learn Physics (And Mathematics)
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What is it like to work in theoretical physics?
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Schools Why are young scientists struggling to launch independent research careers?
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Help me prepare to study EE (in a fun way)
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Opinions All British Theoretical Physicists
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How important is probability and mathematical statistics?
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Studying Recommended mathematics classes for studying solid state devices/physics
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Best way to prepare for a graduate statistical mechanics class?
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Most physics-ey engineering discipline
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Programs How long does it take to obtain a PhD?
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Schools Worried about a future grad school application
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Choose Chem E or Aerospace? High School Senior's Decision
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Practical Applications of Calculus: Finding Motivation for Learning Maths
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Question about a field of science
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Testing Taking the math gre as a hopeful astro grad student
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Theoretical physics after physics?
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Schools Should I Take Pre-Calc in Summer to Boost My College Admissions Chances?
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Schools Grad school with liberal arts degree
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Schools What nearby colleges in NYC have strong physics programs for transfer students?
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Programs What second major should I choose for a successful career after college?
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Math Fundamentals: My 2nd Wind in Middle School
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My other post was obviously too long, so I'll shorten it to a sentence:
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Which is the better choice, linear algebra or differential equations?
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Is It Too Late to Learn Quantum Field Theory?
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Courses Non-Jackson graduate E&M course?
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Has anyone heard of Computational Science?
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Current EE Student looking for Nanotech grad program suggestions
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Hi I would really appreciate some guidance. I am currently enrolled
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Clemson University Course Suggestions for Physics BA/Mathematical Sciences Minor
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Schools Efficient Ways to Study/Learn College Math?
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Programs Learning about fluids as a physics major
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Programs Minoring in Math: Worth It for Physics/EE Double Major?
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Is Education Beyond Eighth Grade Really Necessary?
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Best help for Physics: Mechanics and Heat students
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Programs First PhD Interview - What to expect?
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Question about Cambridge and whatnot
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Studying Which questions to do in textbook?
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Is It Feasible to Pursue a Physics PhD While Balancing Family Life?
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I am starting very late - a personal story and hope for insight
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Can I Learn Advanced Math at 31 and Pursue a Second Degree?
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Which Computer Science Language: Fortran or C++?
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Are problem sets like theoretical physics?
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Can I become an Engineer or physicists?
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Dealing with a Difficult Physics Teacher: Insights from Experienced Educators
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Admissions How Does Applying to U.S. Colleges Differ for International Students?
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Do you think this is true for Engineers vs Phyiscists?
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Get Help with Physics: Tips for Studying & Problem-Solving
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Summer Research: Benefits of Summer Programs vs Visiting Scholar
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Schools How Competitive is California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo?
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TA-ship into RA-ship - ettiquette of asking?
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