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Road to Robotics (Artificial Intelligence)
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Hardest part about the general GRE
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What is the importance of the General GRE for grad school admissions?
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Ideas for 4-6 week research project
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Differential Equations Prerequisites
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What Are the Best Work-From-Home Science Opportunities for Disabled Individuals?
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Is Discovery-Based Learning Effective in College Statistics Classes?
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Need help choosing a research topic for Caltech? Let's collaborate!
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Schools Which US Colleges Offer Affordable Physics Programs for International Students?
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Referesher on math for solid state
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Is Devry University the Right Choice for Me? A Scientist's Honest Opinion
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Professors never replied to my emails
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Courses GPA in math and non-math courses
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What do I take after Calculus II?
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Schools Is 3.0 gpa in eecs good enough for grad school?
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Computer Science and Engineering
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Programs Classes to make math major more employable?
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Courses Should I Take Graduate Quantum Mechanics or Stick with Solid State Courses?
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Worth taking higher level physics classes?
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Schools Math Background Problem in Physics (Grad School)
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Where do high-educated immigrants go?
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Programs Liberal arts physics major requires only 1 math class - should I be worried?
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How about the journal NUOVO CIMENTO?
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Is the Role of Mathematicians Becoming Obsolete with Advanced Computer Programs?
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Are these General GRE scores decent?
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Transferring from EET to EE - Is It Possible?
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Take a year off to study for PGRE?
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Need help on choosing school for science career
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The ever so dreaded Calculus II
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Oxford PhD: Mathematical or Theoretical Physics?
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Schools Georgetown College, a small liberal arts college in Kentucky
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How and do graduate students know a LOT?
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Testing A level Cambridge Exams this October
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Can I Start Studying Physics While Learning Calculus?
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Programs Math & Finance Majors: Questions Answered
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Physics vs. Applied Physics Ph.D.?
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To postgrads-lecturers. Getting over 60% in tests in Final year advice needed.
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Prepare for Physics Olympiads with Advanced Texts - Expert Advice
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Schools University of Chicago: Is it Worth 50k/Yr? Admissions Requirements
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Programs Is There a PhD Program in Theoretical Brain Physics?
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How can physics majors help with problem solving in Physics 111?
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At a crossroads (drop out? chase a dream? time out?)
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Going Back to School: Advice for a Graduate Looking to Pursue Physics
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Bachelors in AE and Masters in CS
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Is a Master's Degree in Physics Worth It for Career Advancement?
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Research advice for undergraduate senior
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Help with Physics: Tips for Studying and Mastering Physics
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Finding the Perfect Maths with Physics Program in the UK: Advice from PF Members
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Questions about IMEC's PhD Admissions for Non-EER Countries
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What Does It Take To Pursue a Major in Physics?
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Anyone else quickly forget material when the class is over?
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Mathematics has ruined science for me
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What other fields can I branch into as a physics graduate student?
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Is This Course Load Too Much for a Spring Semester?
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Courses Bioinformatics (Which math and comp sci courses to take?)
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Math Backgrounds Undergrad Courses: What do You Think?
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Mathematician vs applied mathematician
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Schools Any suggestions for a University?
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Which Classes Should I Take for My 3rd Year: Pure Math or Mathematical Physics?
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I'm India, and I'd like to know if I pass USMLE, and study in the US.
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Frustrated Chemistry Student on Physics: Is it Normal?
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Programs Dual degree (BEng/BSc) - most useful science major?
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Should I learn trig substitution on my own or wait until calculus 3?
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Is Understanding More Important Than Test Results?
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Schools Average GPA of Grad School Admits?
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Schools What are some top liberal arts colleges for aspiring physics majors?
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Schools Is it normal in University Physics I and II courses to use mostly
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Schools What are the Best Books for Self-Teaching Particle Physics and Astrophysics?
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What materials should I study for the E/M portion of AP Physics C?
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Analytical Chemistry: Preparing for Labs & Grades
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Abstract Algebra Test: Can I Still Make an A?
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A Tale of Perseverance: Overcoming Challenges in Graduate School
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Physics I and II at the same time?
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Finance and Math with 37points in IB?
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Schools Graduate studies in University of Florida
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Post-Doc Vacancies in Britain and Scandinavia.
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What is quantum computation about?
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Testing How to study for phsics SAT sbject test?
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Can I Pass the GRE Math Subject Test with a Lightweight Math Education?
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When is the best time to do physics practice problems?
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Waive the right to see Rec Letter
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Quantum Mechanics + Engineering = ?
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Japanese Government Scholarships: Opportunities for Uzbek Students
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The goal is clear, but the path not so much
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Medical Physicist or Oncologist: Which Path to Choose?
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