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Linear Algebra Class: What I've Learned So Far

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Same old question - Which uni should i choose?

  • walksofar
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What qualifications do ballistics experts in law enforcement need?

  • lax1113
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How Did Matt Navigate His Aerospace Engineering Career Path?

  • librab103
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Are my chances for getting into Caltech zero?

  • Elbobo
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Transferring to WashU: Is It Possible?

  • uncfelt1147
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Schools Is it worth doing a PhD at an unknown University?

  • vadar
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Should I cite Rudin for change of variables in measurable sets?

  • jostpuur
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Programs Music Minor for Math Major: Is it Worth Pursuing in Grad School?

  • kbfrob
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Courses Repeating graduate courses in PhD program after taking them as undergraduate

  • ^_^physicist
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How Should a Teenager Approach Learning Quantum Mechanics and Relativity?

  • ajassat
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Schools What does it mean for an online college to be accredited?

  • Peterjase
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Career planning if peak oil causes energy and food scarcity

  • Artus
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The Best Maths Websites: PlanetMath.org Reviews

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Programs How many years lasts a Bachelor of Sciences degree in the US

  • fluidistic
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How to prepare for the US Physics Olympiad

  • St. Aegis
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Schools Best Universities for Superconductivity Research

  • bjnartowt
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Highest level of math required for a theoretical physics major?

  • Eezekiel
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Acquiring credentials non-academically

  • bjnartowt
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Is Pursuing Honors Physics Worth the Extra Effort?

  • lax1113
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Physics Guidance for Derek - University of Saskatchewan

  • dimpledur
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Programs Best degree for MSc Aerospace Engineering

  • BadlyAddicted
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Testing GCE A Level Exams: An American School Student's Questions

  • InSpiRatioNy
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Submissions to the Astrophysical Journal - What experience do you have

  • Strangerone
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Choosing Physics or Computer Science: Which is Right for You?

  • Ballscity
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Do extracurricular activities matter for grad school in math?

  • kbfrob
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What is the best approach to understanding the concepts of real analysis?

  • mordechai9
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Earth and Space Exploration?

  • Nick Raaa
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What classes to take applied math?

  • mobiusdafrost
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Academic fresh start advice needed

  • skintchicken
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Schools Which Grad Schools are Top Picks for Biophysics and Neuroscience Research?

  • xentity1x
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Schools Is a Change in Research Interests and Programs Common in Graduate School?

  • Euclid
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Programs Choosing a Masters Degree- Physics or Engineering?

  • Overkill777
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Schools Breakdown of engineering college life

  • lax1113
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Can I Do a Physics Degree Without A Level Physics?

  • Gregg
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Should I switch from chemical engineering to physics?

  • withthemotive
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I want to score high on my physics final, but how?

  • voidofidea
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Physics vs. Applied physics *departments*

  • WarPhalange
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Topological Physics: Finding Grad School for Research

  • marshalltops
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Trying to learn physics for first time

  • billyhigdon
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Career in Energy: Oceanography, Geology, or Physics?

  • glennpagano44
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Millersville Univ: Physics or Oceanography Major?

  • glennpagano44
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Quantum Chemistry: Pursuing a Degree and Career

  • Riogho
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Programs Need advice in choosing PhD topics, combination of physics and computer science

  • leoneri
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Programs Can a Spotty Academic Record Affect PhD Admissions in Mathematics?

  • kilimanjaro
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Is it possible for me to get into a good school in Iowa

  • Kalzar89
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Programs PhD in Math: How high can I aim for?

  • clueless...
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Programs What Are Typical Exam Scores for Math Majors?

  • altcmdesc
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Programs Physics Major with Engineering Envy Advice?

  • MissSilvy
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Programs Dual degree or research experience?

  • mbisCool
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Schools Finding the Right Math Graduate School for GM

  • Geomancer
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Apply to US Schools with a PGRE Score of 830?

  • h0dgey84bc
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Top 5 most stable, well-paying careers in the future?

  • avant-garde
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Break between undergrad and grad (math)

  • joecoz88
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Is There Room for Theoretical Engineering in the Real World?

  • electrifice
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How Should I Study for My Real Analysis Test?

  • datenshinoai
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Everyday experience with physics

  • Bmop
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Testing What courses should I have before taking the GRE?

  • kathrynag
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Programs How hard is a Physics major at a top 35 Uni?

  • Diagon
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How to study calculus without relying on TA help

  • MissSilvy
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Schools Should I delay undergrad to strengthen my math foundation before grad school?

  • fk378
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Struggling with algebraic structures proofs and failing the class

  • zoner7
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Courses How can I plan my spring semester courses with limited options?

  • clope023
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Will a master's in philosophy of physics hurt my physics PhD applications?

  • quasar_4
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Schools Supplementary books for E&M physics and vector calculus

  • 1stepatatime
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Is Physics Undergrad Burnout Normal?

  • cameo_demon
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Need to choose between analysis and geometry

  • quasar_4
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Symbol of an op-amp is triangle only.why?

  • iwasgod
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Schools Math grad school: what classes, GPA, GRE, and how to get a TA position

  • kathrynag
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Testing Physics II final exam format change: 50 MC questions on E&M

  • APhysxStudent
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Programs Math major and engineering major

  • pakmingki2
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Schools Grad School/Beginning Research Catch-22

  • darkfall13
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Measuring Undergraduate Physics Proficiency

  • quasar_4
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Ready for university by Grade 10 or age 16 yrs?

  • Astronuc
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AP Bio Struggles: Is 86% Normal?

  • icebox105
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REU question: how important are memberships?

  • Ai52487963
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Which Eng Masters for Maths and Physics Majors?

  • cos(e)
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What are the most important classes for a future PhD in physics or mathematics?

  • uncfelt1147
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Question for people working in Industry

  • DrummingAtom
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Schools Which schools in the US offer bachelors in mechatronic engineering

  • whiteg
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Is Age Just a Number in Pursuing a Career in Astronomy?

  • Older Guy
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Repeating a year: What should I do?

  • ephedyn
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Should i take this pass/no pass?

  • mobiusdafrost
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Quantum Mechanics: Is Math a Necessity?

  • Liger20
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Advice Needed: Last Year of College, Physics Degree, Grad School

  • Whowowwow
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REU for International Students: Need Info?

  • sutupidmath
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What Are the Best Graduate Programs in Medical Physics?

  • Maxwhale
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Schools What schools are doing what research?

  • Whowowwow
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Programs Student Loans for Engineering Degrees

  • whypickthree
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Is SUNY Buffalo's physics program well-regarded?

  • mejoc
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Prospective Physics/Math Schedule

  • Dahaka14
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Schools Does self-study matter when applying to graduate schools?

  • killian
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Still can't figure out which field of Engineering

  • Nick M
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Teaching myself physics from Halliday/Resnick

  • physnewb
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Maintaining Motivation in the Final Year of a Mathematics Degree

  • GSpeight
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Is a Ph.D. in Photonics offered by Physics or EEE better for me?

  • cks
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Programs If you can't major in Materials Science, what's the next best major?

  • DrummingAtom
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