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Schools Which field of study has the highest professor employment?
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Programs Does a Masters help me get a PhD position?
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Erasmus Internship in Europe for Computational Physics & Astrophysics
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Courses Should I take physics or chemistry first?
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What's the most effective way to study/learn physics?
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Programs How is medical physics compared to other fields of physics?
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Testing Passing the Cisco 200-125 CCNA exam with good percentage
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Courses Which Course Should I Take Next for My Physics or EE Degree?
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Studying What College Options Are Best for Gifted Learners Pursuing a Career in Space?
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Courses Worried about receiving a B in Physics 1
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Schools Down to my last 2 college choices - advice?
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How Much Physics Can You Feasibly Learn When Self-Studying?
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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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Organic chemistry -- What is the best possible way to learn all the reactions?
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Schools Choosing the Right Graduate Program: Factors to Consider Beyond Rankings
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Courses Low GPA, Some Experience & Guidance?
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Studying Managing individual research projects, how to self study
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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?
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Studying Master Physics Concepts with Abundant Examples | Find the Best Site for Learning
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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?
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Programs Physic undergrad and material minor?
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Schools Do Harvard and MIT students have a 145 IQ average?
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Courses If you were me, how would you approach my future?
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Programs Physics courses to supplement ME degree
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Programs Which Degree Best Aligns with My Goals: Physics or Mathematics?
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Other Are Students Aware of the Benefits of Academic Advisors in STEM?
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Programs Best Way for a Physics Major to Learn Fortran?
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Admissions Physics Masters Application - coming from a different field
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Schools UPMC: Reputation, Degree Rigor, & Exchange Programs in US
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Other What Advice Would Seasoned Students Give to Newcomers?
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Programs Math major switching to EE? Would I like it?
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Other Average Age for PhD Graduates in Maths/Physics
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Learn Physics: Self-Study Guide for High School Student
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Studying Is learning derivations of formulae always very important?
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Programs Can a physicist study neuroscience?
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So You Want To Be A Physicist Discussion
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Admissions Good things to include in a physics PhD application
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Programs Too Many classes? (math major with a concentration in Pre-Medicine)
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Schools Electrical Engineering Undergrad - WVU vs. Pitt
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How Can PhD Students Manage Deepening Research Complexities?
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Studying Self-Studying Scientific Computing for future graduate study
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Programs Best Engineering Major for Undergrad?
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Programs Apply for a PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics?
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Schools Grad School Advice -- Physics MS or PhD?
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Can I get my formulas recognized by top math professors and universities?
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Courses Looking for online video/photo editing courses
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Other Is it worth it to become a scientist?
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Programs Best upper division Math for an EE major
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Courses PhD in theoretical physics vs material science?
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Programs Biomedical Career Path for BS vs BSE
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Studying What do I need before starting to learn electrodynamics?
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Schools Choosing between UC Berkeley and Caltech - Math
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Programs 2018 REU and Summer Program Acceptance Thread
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Schools Graduate school failed to respond to my application on time
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Schools How can a high school student get involved in research?
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Schools I have to submit a physics project in my college
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What to study for ion propulsion?
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Studying Starting my physics undergrad this year
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Schools Which physics undergrad program?
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Testing Preparing to defend my dissertation
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Other How to choose between two labs I like for my dissertation?
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Studying How to expand my knowledge in physics rapidly?
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When you are garbage at physics....
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Schools Which school from these choices for undergrad physics?
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Programs Work Ethic Is a Key to Success for Science Majors - Comments
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Other Undergraduate research or thesis topics in electrical power
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Schools Applying to universities abroad with CGPA 6.2/10
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Admissions Are Non-Traditional Paths to Graduate School Still Viable for Low GPA Students?
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Studying Anyone who struggled to understand E&M at first, any tips?
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Other Can a physicist study evolutionary biology? How can I do?
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Other Undergrad: What are Research Procedures supposed to be?
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Studying Can You Successfully Self-Study Math and Physics?
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Can I Start Studying Physical Chemistry Without a Chemistry Background?
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Programs Crisis in pursuing my PhD in Physics
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Studying Need some help deciding between Physics, EE and CE
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Schools Is it selfish to look for research outside of your university?
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Learn Algebra 1: Self-Study Guide & Tips
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Schools Preparing for Physics C: Calculus or No?
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How many months should I give myself to learn Calculus I-III
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Studying Maths for an undergrad to learn on the side
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Testing Contest - Win "Conquering the Physics GRE" book
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Studying Which QFT Lecture Series Includes Unitary IR of Poincare Group?
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What branches of math must I master to learn GR?
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Other Exam Horror Stories: How to Bounce Back from a Failed Calc 2 Exam
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Studying Physics training tips for competitions?
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Other GPA is low, but I love physics, what should I do?
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Programs What Are Your Options If You Can’t Secure an REU This Summer?
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How important are these courses for chaos theory/dynamical systems?
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Other Will I have trouble keeping my scholarship?
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Schools Hey everybody - I need to pick a major for college applications
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Admissions What are the chances of getting into an Ivy School from CA
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Schools What are the best college options for aspiring physics majors on the East Coast?
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Programs MS in scientific computing or statistics from online courses
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