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Is There an Ideal Tool for Taking Physics Notes?

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PhD Graduation Rates for Physics & Astronomy

  • kuahji
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Where Can I Find PhD Programs in Math with a Number Theory Focus?

  • fk378
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Does 9th Grade Grades Affect University Admissions?

  • anthonych414
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Indecisive Engineering Discipline

  • dleccord
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Programs Degree in Physics: Sussex vs. Curtin University

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Iowa State, Notre Dame, or Northwestern?

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How to know if a school has a good Physics program?

  • Mohdoo
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The Benefits of Programming for Theoretical Physics

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Studying What are some recommended resources for self-studying linear algebra?

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Can a physics person handle this ?

  • persist911
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How competitive is graduate physics?

  • jeremmed77
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April 14 Live Webcast of Nobel Laureate in Physics David Gross's Lecture

  • EditorHNI
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Programs PhD in Experimental Particle Physics: Oxford, Imperial or Edinburgh?

  • PhysStudMed
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Schools Undergrad preparation for physics grad school

  • nsatya
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Programs How much Statistics Courses will I need as a Double Major in Physics/Math?

  • flyingpig
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Schools Math education before University?

  • Noxide
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I Need Advice On How To Study More

  • anthonych414
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Schools Should I Transfer Schools for a Better Physics Program?

  • Frzn
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Schools Advice on College Physics for Math Struggling Students

  • Tempus35
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Programs Advantages of Getting MS Before PHD for Theoretical Physics?

  • Aequiveri
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Is Learning Latin Still Relevant for Mathematicians and Physicists?

  • flyingpig
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Pre-calculus or calculus before physics?

  • Vola
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Schools What are the following schools known for

  • land_of_ice
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Best Foreign Language For A Physics Student

  • Spandia
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Schools Uncertain of Major? 4-Year Undergrad Colleges for Genetics and Nanotech

  • ƒ(x)
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Programs Bachelor degree in electrical to masters in physics

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The Wonders of Quantum Physics as a Teen: Tips and College Insights

  • Gravitons
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Level of difficulty between some of these math classes

  • land_of_ice
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Is It Better to Learn Bottom-Up or Top-Down?

  • Mathnomalous
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Schools Good Universities in US for computational science

  • observer20
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Schools Planning On Going to Grad School for Math - Have some questions

  • CornMuffin
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Did I squander what I was gifted with?

  • B Thompson
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How Can I Enter a New Research Field and Understand Scientific Papers?

  • ismaili
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Testing Is This a Good Strategy for the AP Physics B Exam?

  • Ortix
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Programs Foreign Language Most Useful for Physics Major

  • dr.manhattan
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Engineering, phsyics, and med school questions

  • brushman
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Programs Achieving Research Success: Paul's Story

  • Timber1900
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Science Requirement - class choice

  • AkGirl
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Graduate Studies in Math at Rice

  • sutupidmath
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Schools Can You Get a Physics Doctorate Without an MSc in Quantum Physics?

  • anthonych414
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Studying I dont know how to organise my studying

  • nhrock3
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Can I Earn a Physics Degree in Three Years at UPenn?

  • rlstabile92
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Programs Language Requirement for my degree

  • AkGirl
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Can I Teach Myself Physics without a Background in the Subject?

  • spies
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Schools How taboo is doing undergrad and grad school at the same place?

  • Frzn
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Schools College rankings, faculty, and prospective student

  • Mathnomalous
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Yale Undergraduate for Math/Physics

  • n1person
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Admissions Do PHD admissions (specifically EE) prefer BS candidates over MS ones?

  • 1230wc
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Berkeley versus Princeton (Undergraduate)

  • Anonymous217
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Schools Which Schools Are Best for Pursuing a Physics Degree and Grad School Prep?

  • member 178484
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Most difficult graduate physics core class?

  • RedX
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Deciding Between Two REU Programs - Tips & Prestige Advice

  • tierradelfueg
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Second Hand College Texts Online?

  • sponsoredwalk
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Schools Aerospace at UIUC or Mechanical at Rutgers then Aero at Grad School?

  • nothing4me
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How much math do I need to learn for general relativity?

  • Simfish
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Schools National University of Singapore - Will going there limit my options?

  • Repainted
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Schools Will grad schools understand my situation?

  • aapleif
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Schools Difference between colleges/universities/institutes in Canada

  • zomgwtf
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Deciding Between Multiple REU Offers: Is it OK to Ask?

  • aznriceboi
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HELP I found out I hate programming

  • Tarnix
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AP Physics: The Impact on Success in Physics and Engineering

  • GreatEscapist
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Courses Short term course on theoretical physics

  • prashanthsk
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Schools Advice concerning high school math

  • tsmacdivot
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Jobs for Comp. Physics: Computational Science

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Schools Getting into Princeton Grad School for Math?

  • jgm340
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I'm stuck between two careers what do i do?

  • Gravitons
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How do you cope with a low score in a test?

  • half-open
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How to Merge Chemistry and Physics

  • Collatz
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Schools Questions about University of Waterloo (Help greatly appreciated )

  • Naheel_Jawaid
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I'd like to Pursue a Career related to chaos theory

  • mndt
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Programs Minor/double major for an ME student?

  • Elbobo
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Medical Physics-General questions from an ultimate noob.

  • LameWhiteDude
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Schools How important are the first 2 years of college?

  • ToffeeC
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Quick answer, manchester or ucl for theoretical physics

  • christieg5
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Physics or Electrical Engineering

  • hariyo
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Programs Bio Major - Possible/worthwhile to become MLS(ASCP)?

  • phriot
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National space biomedical research institute summer internship

  • Apotheosis
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Programs Is it true not all of us can get a math degree?

  • kramer733
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Schools For grad school, how much more helpful is it to have a BS?

  • tjackson3
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Best Way to Study Quantum Mechanics (QM)

  • 1220Student
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Mathematical Physics: What Do Mathematicians Do?

  • thrill3rnit3
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Programs Transferring MS Coursework for PHD: EE Signal Processing

  • 1230wc
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Skills of a Physicist: How Important is Visualization?

  • cs23
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Forming a Mental Image in Physics: Picture or Movie?

  • cs23
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Switching Careers: Is A Physics Degree Worth the Investment?

  • Kawakaze
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Schools I Feel Ill-Prepared for University Physics

  • xxsteelxx
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Should Non-Graduates List University Affiliation on Scientific Papers?

  • jaketodd
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When in your undergrad should you start research?

  • brushman
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Can I Handle This Course Load? Seeking Advice.

  • kooombaya
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Life of a Theoretical Physicist?

  • ezperkins
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Programs How common is financial support for PhD students in the US and Canada?

  • Ryker
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Schools Options to pursue interest in physics (high school student)

  • lol_nl
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Bs math + ms ee vs (bs + ms) ee?

  • 1230wc
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Test Taking Issues and My Future With Math

  • Meadman23
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Testing Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

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Schools College location, networking, internships and finding a job

  • Alex Moran
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