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Programs Graphical calculator for an ME major in the US?

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Programs Change of Major from Mechanical Engineering to Material Science

  • drude
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Courses Review Griffiths E/M before Jackson?

  • Pundarikaksha
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Programs Help with guiding a highschooler

  • MidgetDwarf
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Programs Materials Science (B.Sc.) vs Materials Engineering (B.Eng)

  • gwnorth
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What is the best physics database?

  • Jiminy Glick
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Masters of Research in Australia: Pros and Cons

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Programs Which Minor Will Make Me More Marketable in Applied Physics?

  • smartdude00111
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Schools Physics Project Ideas for High School Student

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Are You A Misfit? Share Your Story and Thoughts on Education

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Programs Maximizing Grad School Opportunities for Astrophysics After Military Service

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Programs MSc in pure physics or nuclear physics?

  • Satyabhaskar
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Taking Math Courses with Math Students

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Programs Which courses are common in a Physical Science Bachelor's program?

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Other Now is my time for the stay or leave question

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Admissions Is it bad to cancel after accepting?

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[Chemistry] What advanced elective should I take?

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Programs How do you double major in Physics and robotic engineering?

  • crescentcavae
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How do I become a physicist in Puerto Rico?

  • Jahn
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Schools Can you Test out of College Classes?

  • Dan Card
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Studying Can self-studying be fulfilling and effective?

  • T dawg
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Admissions Help Needed: Seeking a PhD in the UK - Italian Physics Student

  • cuppls
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Admissions Tuition waiver for PhD (no TA/research funding)

  • Tone L
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Programs Help: Physics major minoring in Spanish

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Programs Deciding Math Major: Should I Take Linear Algebra Course?

  • TruthSeeker
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I have an extreme exam phobia....

  • cosmic onion
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Programs Switching from a biomedical physics major to physics

  • Ergulde
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Why Pursue a PhD Despite the Challenges?

  • Suyash Singh
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Studying Electrodynamics and Classical Mechanics?

  • Ujjwal Basumatary
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Schools Should I add KSP in my MIT college application?

  • Prof Sabi
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Admissions Grad Application: GPA low due to disability

  • Figmo
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Schools Germany - Masters EE/mathematics/physics online

  • rppearso
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Studying Study On Vacation: Physics, Computing & Math

  • Felipe Lincoln
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What will happen to me with low marks in all my exams?

  • Suyash Singh
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Studying How to self-study advanced books like Weinberg's QFT?

  • leo.
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Schools Returning to my local college this fall

  • TheMacNerd
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Other Internship/research project topics in Physics

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Programs Online degree vs traditional bachelors degree?

  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Programs Gaining Research Experience as a Mathematics Major

  • Andraz Cepic
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Programs Retake Undergraduate Course for Your Masters

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Programs Do employers care about abet accreditation?

  • Connor
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Programs Best complementary degree for computer science?

  • member 624364
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Schools Mathematics and Physics (undergrad) at University of Toronto

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Courses What are some programming-centric ideas for EE statistics labs?

  • TheKracken5
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Programs Computer science and physics double major with math minor?

  • Themaster123
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Courses Should I wait to take calculus at another school?

  • Connor
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Courses Figuring out which (undergrad) classes to take

  • asinoof
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Studying Is There a Fundamental Difference Between Proof-Based Math and Applied Physics?

  • gibberingmouther
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Can Hard Work Alone Guarantee a B+ in a Challenging Physics Course?

  • isukatphysics69
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Programs Electrical engineering with some CS electives?

  • Themaster123
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Schools What physics universities would you recommend?

  • DariusP
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Schools Experience as a non degree student to get into grad school?

  • Flying Baby
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Studying What Should I Do If My Professors Don’t Teach?

  • dect117
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Testing Overcoming Exam Anxiety: Tips for Staying Focused and Calm

  • jamalkoiyess
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Other Contemplating Dropping Out of School Due to Mental Health

  • Muckraker
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Other Software for making a physics poster for an academic conference

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Admissions One C in Classical Mechanics: Damnation?

  • JSR108
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Programs SF Bay Area night/part time undergrad physics programs?

  • CosmicF
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Schools Where to apply for PhD physics in Europe

  • shinobi20
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Programs Returning to Physics: Study plan?

  • Emir Shark
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Studying How Many Problems to Do When Self-Studying Physics?

  • crastinus
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Programs Applying for SULI: Tips for Success with 3.81 GPA

  • mjp_123
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Programs MS in Nuclear Engineering or Engineering Physics question

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Studying A programmer branching out into other STEM topics

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Schools Which field of study has the highest professor employment?

  • member 624364
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Programs Does a Masters help me get a PhD position?

  • jamalkoiyess
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Erasmus Internship in Europe for Computational Physics & Astrophysics

  • Katerina
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Courses Find the Perfect Online Calc-Based Physics 2 Course with Lab for Summer"

  • Alexa
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Courses Should I take physics or chemistry first?

  • protractor
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What's the most effective way to study/learn physics?

  • Rhi_heart_Phy
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Programs How is medical physics compared to other fields of physics?

  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Testing Passing the Cisco 200-125 CCNA exam with good percentage

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Studying Electronic properties of materials in reduced dimensions

  • suhruth
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Courses Which Course Should I Take Next for My Physics or EE Degree?

  • CrunchBerries
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Studying What College Options Are Best for Gifted Learners Pursuing a Career in Space?

  • Justforthisquestion
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Courses Worried about receiving a B in Physics 1

  • Jake M Genova
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Schools Down to my last 2 college choices - advice?

  • Galois314
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How Much Physics Can You Feasibly Learn When Self-Studying?

  • gibberingmouther
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Other Suggestions on Starting a Mathematics Club

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Programs Math Major interested in Quantum Information Science

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Schools Choosing the Right Graduate Program: Factors to Consider Beyond Rankings

  • Ashley1nOnly
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Courses Low GPA, Some Experience & Guidance?

  • astrogato96
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Studying Managing individual research projects, how to self study

  • Robin04
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Other Questions about research in mathematics

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Studying Is This a Good Route to MSc Level Physics

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Other What level of knowledge should a new PhD graduate have?

  • TomServo
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Studying Master Physics Concepts with Abundant Examples | Find the Best Site for Learning

  • Suyash Singh
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Other Research Proposal For Senior thesis - GR Solar System Model

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Programs Advice on Minor in Math or Physics

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Platform for theoretical physicists?

  • FilipLand
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Programs Physic undergrad and material minor?

  • KennyRodgers
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Schools Do Harvard and MIT students have a 145 IQ average?

  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Courses If you were me, how would you approach my future?

  • Tyler R
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Programs Physics courses to supplement ME degree

  • UMath1
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Programs Which Degree Best Aligns with My Goals: Physics or Mathematics?

  • member 624364
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Other Are Students Aware of the Benefits of Academic Advisors in STEM?

  • StatGuy2000
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Programs Best Way for a Physics Major to Learn Fortran?

  • Dr. Courtney
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Admissions Physics Masters Application - coming from a different field

  • Jen Beckley
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Schools UPMC: Reputation, Degree Rigor, & Exchange Programs in US

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