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Which Engineering Field Should a Confused Markham Student Choose?

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Convert average into GPA for a foreigner

  • fluidistic
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Comparing EE & CS: Which Major is Right for You?

  • avant-garde
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A list of mathematical physicists worldwide.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Schools What are the job opportunities for computer engineering majors?

  • Iron_Brute
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Testing Help with picking specialisation (physics/economics)

  • Link
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Drop for a W rather than get a C?

  • Xcountry
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The search for a research mentor

  • Melawrghk
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What are the current frontier areas of research in physics

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Careers in Nanotechnology: Where to begin

  • GPT
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Programs Major Career Options: CHEM, CHEM ENGR, MATH, PHYS

  • Rock32
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Programs Overzealous to Major in Physics?

  • lubuntu
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Refereeing a Journal: Can It Go On My CV?

  • eri
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Schools VMI Major Selection: Advice for Future Air Force Pilot

  • xelnanga
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I'm new to my research team and

  • saravati20
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Processing of natural languages: where is work being done?

  • loom91
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Confused about Practical Physics Skills

  • thehammer
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How Will Working Part-Time Impact My PhD Application in Applied Physics?

  • koab1mjr
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Is it advisable to keep homework solutions?

  • cordyceps
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Schools 1st Year Physics - Canadian Universities

  • physicscat
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Taking a semester off of physics

  • elementG
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What to brush up on before taking Differential Equations?

  • Shackleford
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Derive Formulas: Is it Necessary?

  • marmot
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Schools What Do You Need to Know About a Career in Physics?

  • Badman140
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Does anyone know anything about 'NEST'

  • Xerocool
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Background needed for learning string theory.

  • arroy_0205
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Become a Space Scientist: 16-Year-Old from India

  • Soham
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Schools Returning to Grad School after time off

  • enc
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Schools Which University Should I Ultimately Choose? [Canada]

  • Kindayr
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How To Choose a Topic for Research project

  • kthouz
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Schools How can I improve my studying methods for a challenging college course load?

  • se7en
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How Do UK and US Undergraduate Physics Programs Differ?

  • bkvitha
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Studying GRE / Chemistry Subject Test Studying

  • bluezor
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Can I Get an Internship in Physics with a Low GPA?

  • pentazoid
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Selling yourself without sounds pretentious

  • Topher925
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Chemistry or Physics for Materials Science

  • Riogho
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Is Finding a Study Partner Beneficial for High School Physics?

  • zKod
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Pondering over the idea of going to Princeton

  • Bravenewworld
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Programs Is Switching from Engineering Physics to Engineering the Right Career Move?

  • Coletrain12
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Courses Computer science vs. Prommaming course

  • Johnny Blade
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Stressed Physics Major Seeking Engineering Science Program Advice

  • whypickthree
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What do you wish you had done before?

  • integration
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Math for Physics | Learn to Interpret the Physical World

  • LouArnold
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Programs What Should I Major in to Design and Market Analog Audio Electronics?

  • KenjiBeast
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MSc in Theoretical Physics as mature student

  • Quantumjump
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Why are lectures topic based rather than problem based?

  • Simfish
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Studying Studying what you like or studying what wil get you were u wanna go

  • MadmanMurray
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Are you a successful academic student? Do you manage your diet?

  • Raizy
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Device Physics Graduate Programs?

  • leright
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Programs How long does it takes do get a PhD?

  • rafnavbr
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Programs Majoring in Engineering Physics?

  • Elbobo
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Schools Top Canadian grad schools (pure math)?

  • future_phd
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I envy other people's handwriting and notes

  • MissSilvy
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Should I Learn Trigonometry or Geometry After Intermediate Algebra?

  • Stratosphere
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Programs Mechatronics undergraduate degree

  • qwerty2x
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Schools Picking a University: Making the Right Decision

  • Green Zach
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Statement of Purpose, Medical Physics

  • NeoDevin
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Quantum Physics Reference and Direction

  • gunslingor
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Schools Physic Education in College: Resources & Study Groups

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Schools Disabled students and grad school

  • CuriousJ
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Hand-on semiconductor demonstration

  • slaw14
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Courses Advanced Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering Technology: My Journey

  • Raizy
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Would-be Astrophysicist would like some help

  • Mahimahi42
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Learn Geometry for Physics: Best Books & Resources

  • Stratosphere
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Engineering physics what can I do?

  • ObHassell
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The need of having done a class formally

  • r4nd0m
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MET Graduate Programs: Find Your Own Path

  • Andy112789
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What Degree is Necessary to Work on Brain-Computer Interfaces?

  • avant-garde
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Courses What Courses Should a Chemistry Major Take for a Future in Chemical Physics?

  • jaejoon89
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Programs Should I Pursue a Career in Physics or Consider Other Options?

  • flame_m13
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Is Research Aptitude Innate or Can It Be Developed?

  • veejay
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Virginia Tech: Student Reviews & Experiences

  • daveyinaz
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University of Canterbury NZ: Abroad Student Experiences

  • Winzer
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Is it a good idea to test out of first-year mechanics and e&m?

  • cordyceps
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Courses What additional math course should I take?

  • Shackleford
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Algebra based -> calculus based physics

  • ct1220
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Should Engineers Prioritize Learning Proofs in Their Education?

  • djeitnstine
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How to actually learn math (not just memorizing and rote)?

  • MissSilvy
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Understand the mathematics of particle physics?

  • esash
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Starting College After Deployment: Math, Engineering and More

  • Tarren
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Consequences of Plagiarism: How Will an F Affect My Grad School Application?

  • darkthursday
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Programs Which Engineering Major Best Suits a Career in Nuclear Power?

  • ganondorf29
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Cambridge Gce A Level Past Papers z

  • KHURRAMSALEEM
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B.A. in Biochemistry -> Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering?

  • gofisch19
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I Deciding Cosmology or Astrophysics?

  • Rayman9102
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Programs UNDERgrad degree after my undergrad? A technical question

  • Spirit
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Balancing Work, Education, and PGRE Applications: My Story

  • innu
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What Are the Job Prospects and Responsibilities of Financial Engineers?

  • ice109
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Courses Is an Independent Study on General Relativity Based on MIT's Course Feasible?

  • Reedeegi
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How do you ask a professor for possibility of publication

  • iacephysics
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Schools Clubs must for grad school admission?

  • grlingo
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MS in Astrophysics in UK & US: Entry, Qualifications

  • laadpiyush
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Studying I'm 27 and want to begin studying AE. Am I crazy?

  • MaxPeck
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Being ready for Classical Physics

  • Kalzar89
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Schools Is a doctorate required to teach college?

  • mvantuyl
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Should I learn Classical Mechanics before Electricity & Magnetism?

  • bob1182006
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Programs Quantum Gravity PhD: UK/EU Suggestions Wanted

  • duo
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What are Lie Groups and Algebra?

  • mnb96
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Applying to REUs: What Should I Focus On?

  • blerg
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Is Self-Publication the Solution for a Rejected Paper?

  • Professor_E
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