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Other Advice for Writing a Research Plan for a Postdoc Position
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Programs Potential for an Astro vs Condensed Matter PhD (UK)
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What should one look for in an undergrad math program?
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Other Locating an older scientific paper without the title?
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Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please
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Courses Math as a substitute for theoretical physics
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What’s everyone’s Spring schedule?
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Other Anyone have any experience with preprints? (Format question)
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Are there job opportunities in general relativity for theoretical researchers?
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Schools University of Penn. School of Engineering?
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Programs Is a Double Major in Physics and Mathematics Possible to Achieve?
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Courses Is it okay to not understand the calculus in intro physics?
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Studying What are your goals during a study session?
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Programs How Do REUs Shape Future Astrophysicists?
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MathType - best font for equations?
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Schools Can an average student ever get good university?
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Masters of computational engineering ?
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Studying Daily Habits for improving Physics/Math Knowledge and skill
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Schools Astronomy/Astrophysics Safety Schools
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Schools How to know the teaching quality in physics grad programs
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Programs Environmental Solutions and Semiconductors: Research Interests and Career Goals
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Managing Schizophrenia While Pursuing a Physics Degree: My Personal Experience
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Studying What books are good to learn the math in intro physics?
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Don’t know how to study for maths exam which is on the edge
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(study skills) studying for Server+
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Schools Go to Hong Kong for PhD vs. stay in Europe for Masters
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Studying Why Am I Struggling with Algebra 2 in College?
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Programs Don't like my calculus class, but want to be a math major....
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Admissions Is My Trivial Thesis a Barrier to Pursuing a Doctorate in the U.S.?
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Material Science & Advanced Thin Film Technologies: Postgraduate Research
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Schools Which colleges in Kentucky would you recommend for physics?
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Programs Should I Major in AI or Theoretical Physics for a Lucrative Career?
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Design courses for Electrical engineering
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Schools Wanting to go to a good graduate school in the US
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Courses Can I Succeed in Calculus and Maintain My GPA?
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DOE CCI vs SULI: Physics Summer Programs for College Students
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Acknowledging Online Help in Thesis Writing
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Schools Trouble with high school physics, what should I do?
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Admissions Can additional research make up for a low GPA in graduate school admissions?
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Schools Virginia Tech BSc Physics Program Accreditation?
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Can an M.Eng (non-thesis) degree lead to a PhD in structural engineering?
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Programs Should a physics major take general chemistry?
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Studying De Broglie-Bohm theory books/material recommendations....
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Studying Condensed Matter Physics Grade vs Materials Science?
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Admissions Financial assistance regarding PhD abroad
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Schools How Should a Colombian Student Choose a Canadian University for Physics?
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Programs Is a 2nd major in comp sci useful in computational physics?
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Schools I'm forced to take a gap before uni, how will it affect me?
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Programs Prerequisites for degree in materials science
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Other Scholarships for US undergraduates with disabilities
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Programs Are English-Taught MSc Physics Programs Available in France?
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How to use extra information in physics exams
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Programs Switch majors from ME to material science?
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Mathematical Physics for Graduate Studies: Overview
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Schools Maximizing Employer Tuition Benefits for Graduate School: Tips and Strategies
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Other What Should I Do If My Paper's Status Changes Without Notification?
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Studying Suggestions for studying Electromagnetism
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Schools Spending a Year Abroad in USA/Canada for Research & CMT
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Other Need Some Guidance (AMC Reccomendations)
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Other Learning Astrophysics from home.
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Courses Should I take Calc 3 before Physics 2?
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Programs Should I switch my major to Molecular Genetics?
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Studying Looking for Physics/Math Study Buddy(ies)
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Other College Physics: Struggling with Time & Complexity
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Pursuing a PhD in Physical Cosmology Abroad: Institutes & Financial Aid
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Studying How to prepare for a life in research?
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Studying Can setting goals and finding applications help improve studying efficiency?
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Admissions What’s the most important factor in graduate admissions?
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Admissions Can a PhD be done after completing undergraduate?
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Programs Will my horrible drawing skills hurt me as a physics major?
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Courses Academic Preparation for gravitational wave careers?
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Schools Do graduate schools look favorably upon published research?
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Other What's your note taking method in physics classes?
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Other Building up an understanding and knowledge from the ground up
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Programs Difference between an astronomy and astrophysics PhD?
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Schools Realistic Graduate School Opportunities in Computational Astrophysics
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Programs Doing a joint honours in maths and physics or just physics?
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Studying Take Notes in Lectures: Tips & Strategies to Make the Most of Class Time
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Schools Can I get some guidance for math courses to take? (high school freshman)
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Programs Engineering Physics or Astronautics?
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Max. Scholarship gained by student for in MSC in USA
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Testing I did terrible on my Midterm exam
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Studying Good resources to help with hard physics classes?
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Studying Competing in the International Physics Olympiad
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How to get better at theoretical homework problems
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Is Memorizing Theorems Necessary for Passing Exams in Mathematical Physics?
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Studying How can I effectively prepare for a physics course based on calculus?
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How to learn physics if I know calculus but zero physics?
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Studying Do High IQ Individuals Prefer Self-Teaching Over University Lectures?
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Programs How useful would Chemistry be as a 2nd major to Physics
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Studying Attempting to prove each theorem in a book
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Courses Need help deciding on one of my classes for my last semester
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How to like chemstry? [Looking for inspiration]
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Studying Self Study roadmap for Machine Learning
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PhD in theoretical/astroparticle/dark matter physics
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Schools I cannot follow at my university's pace
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Programs Can I do a degree in physics even if I haven't taken any yet?
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Can anyone learn advanced maths? (Researches)
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