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QFT, QED for condensed matter physics
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Physics or Engineering Physics: Which Offers Better Career Prospects?
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Help Me Decide: Math 481 vs CS 457 for Physics Majors
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Is it legal for a professor to add your name to a paper without consent?
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Programs What are Dr. Griffin's degrees and educational background?
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I haven't taken any math class in over 10 year
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Engineering physics, what is it like?
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Path to College Success: Help for Struggling Student
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Master Thesis in Quantum Gravity
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Can You Handle Two Poly Sci Classes Back-to-Back?
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Programs Is a Statistics Module Necessary for a Mathematics Degree?
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Programs Majoring in Magnets: What's the Next Best Undergrad Major?
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Schools High School to College: Teacher Recommendations Matter?
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Find Who to Ask for REU Recs - Physics Student
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Schools Personal statement for grad school with research experience in the wrong field
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Schools Would Sun Java Certification significantly help my grad school prospects?
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M.Sc. Satellite Comm. & Space Eng. in Canada Universities
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When do you are finished with a book that you are learning
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Schools Pursuing a Degree in Electronics Engineering: Choosing the Right Path
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Programs Why do a lot of senior physics majors struggle with quantum mechanics?
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What Are the Best Paths to Study Exoplanets and Astrobiology?
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Programs Which classes to take to finish minor in mathematic sciences?
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Academic Guidance for IIT Madras Aerospace Student Applying to US Universities
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Admissions Help with SOPs and US admissions (Ph.D. math)
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Schools What Do Grad Schools Look for in Undergraduates?
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Any Opinion on South Dakota School of Mines?
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UofT EngSci Admission Risks: Am I at Risk of Losing My Offer?
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Admissions Will a B- in Physics Hurt Math PhD Admissions Chances?
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Is there an engineering equivalent to physicsgre.com?
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Fresh Grad Seeking Guidance on Master Program Options
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Studying When do you make the jump from textbook to original ideas?
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Admissions Do My Grades Qualify Me for an MSc in Physics at Imperial College?
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Teaching certificate - would it help?
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Schools Looking for good physics colleges
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Biochemistry, how much knowledge of Math is needed?
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When a teacher does some handwaving
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Physics or Mathematical Physics: Which Major Should I Choose?
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Science, engineering or maths? >.<
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Courses Why do we learn about circuits in a general physics course?
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How Do You Prepare for a New Semester?
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Possible Part Time Eng. Programs?
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What Are the Best Introductory Physics Resources for a High School Freshman?
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Studying Studying mathematics post-single-variable calculus ?
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Computer Engineering vs Computer Science
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Improving My Chances: A Biophysics Graduate School Plan
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(UK) What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT?
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What Are the Best Algebra Resources for High School Students?
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Is neuroscience a profitable job in the future of about 10-15 years?
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Where to take calc 3 online in the summer?
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Do you list a publication (in a REU application) if ?
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What are some recommended resources for studying quantum liquids?
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As physicists, how do you approach problems
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Question about getting into a Master's program for physics
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Schools Scholarship money to particular college
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Realistically, where can I go from here?
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Courses Which Course Should I Take Next for Aerospace Engineering Preparation?
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MS Eng without BS Eng: Is it Possible?
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Searching for REU's: Tips & Recommendations
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Attn: Engineers; Need Help About School
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Learning Quantum Physics: Tips & Resources
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How much math do you need to become a theoretical physicist?
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Self-Study Tips: Find Your Style
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Is proof writing a learnable skill?
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Electrical/Computer Engineer wants to become a High Energy Physics Theorist
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Admissions Help UK student applying for International Application in MIT
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ArXiv.org: Check if Article Published?
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How Long Can You Study Without Taking a Break?
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Schools PGRE and application to grad schools
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How can I make physics part of my career
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How perfect does one have to be to become a theorist?
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Schools Physics Grad Schools in Nashville, TN
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How Can I Continue Learning Physics Effectively?
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How hard is it really to get into top school grad program
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Schools Well-valued Universities in the States
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What Are the Key Criticisms of the Peer Review System?
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Essay Topic: Leadership, Community Service & Improving Lives
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Making the Most of a BA in Physics: Grad School Admittance Help
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Non-academic mathematics careers
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Programs Do physics majors need to know math proofs?
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What Should You Know About Geological Engineering Careers and Education?
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Accepted in 11 Uni's. Which one to choose?
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Programs Master's Degree before they get a PhD?
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Construction Management - Questions for Engineers & Project Managers
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Can You Get Instate Tuition When Transferring Schools with Divorced Parents?
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Schools Which engineering schools give scholarships to international students?
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No faculty room at top uni's if you didn't go to one?
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Programs Math major looking for some course guidance
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Career Paths with a Mathematics Degree | UGA
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Top 7 vs 100: Who Gets into Top 10?
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Pursuing Mathematics at the post graduate level from a non maths background
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Bachelors in physics enough for nanotechnology
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Schools Graduate School Statement of Purpose
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Is This College Schedule Too Demanding?
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Schools Is University of Maryland a Good School for Physics/Astrophysics
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