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I'm at a crossroads. Engineers/physicists share your exp
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So what to study during the summer?
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Rwecommendations to support for second semester calculus?
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Physics Employment: What Are Physics Majors Doing After Graduation?
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Schools Advice on Applying to a PhD Program in Computational Biology
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What Are Creative Ways to Thank a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation?
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Going back to school (So many choices)
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Can Overcoming Public Speaking Fear Unlock My Teaching Potential?
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Testing Physics GRE Q: 3D Harmonic Oscillator & Thermal Equilibrium
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Programs Please help: Would should I do with regard to math major?
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Physics Job in Canada: Grade 12 Student
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Which engineering major is the best fit for me?
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Pursuing Engineering Physics at IIT Madras - Career Prospects
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CHEM 1412 Prep: Refresh Your 1411 Knowledge for Success
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Will a Master's Degree from UMKC Enhance My Future Academic Opportunities?
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What Major and Salary Can You Expect in CPU Design?
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Testing Physics GRE Woes: Battling Practice Problems for Test Prep
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Where Can a BTech Student Find Beginner Resources on Antennas?
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Have to gruadate soon but still undecided
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What's the Best Path for Combining Software and Hardware Development?
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Selectivity of computational physics vs. theoretical vs. experimental?
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Evaluating Mercy College Math BS Program - Worth Pursuing?
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Need something to do this summmer any book recommendations?
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Where to Find a Physics Tutor During Summer?
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What Should I Do After My Prep School Application Was Rejected?
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Can a Physics PhD Land a Quant Job in Finance?
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Any Older Students Successfully Returned to Grad School for Physics?
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Programs Should I double major in math/ take extra semester?
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Undergrad Physics Journal Recommendations
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What should I learn this summer?
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What should a regular physics undergraduate program consist of?
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What do i need to know to be a good applied mathematician
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AP Biology Project: Science Experiments for Kids' Summer Program
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Master of Science vs Master of Science in Engineering
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Not sure what direction I'm heading in
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Programs Engineering science B.S. -> physics phD?
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Any experience in the field of geophysics?
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My 11-week Linear Algebra class was just cancelled
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Chemistry or materials engineering?
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Gravitational wave physics and numerical relativity ?
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Are past notes worth the extra cost when buying used textbooks?
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Is it possible to transfer to nanotechnology from physical sciences at waterloo?
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Effective Strategies for Transitioning to Proof Writing in Calculus
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Schools Which university; medical electronics?
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Internship Help for Diagnosing Breast Cancer with Elastography
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Programs It may sound crazy, but triple major?
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[POLL] When Did You Find Your Passion?
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Need help on approach to physics education
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Regarding Masters program. Guide me
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Courses Maths courses for theoretical physics
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How Can I Get Into a PhD Program Right Now?
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Seeking Advice: Struggling with Academics & Finding Career Paths
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What is the Social Environment Like for Scientific Computing Jobs?
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Schools Thinking about takeing physics in university but have a few questions
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Engineering, maths and physics. Which one to do?
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Studying Can You Balance Mechanical Engineering Studies with a Social Life?
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Is Australia a Good Place to Study and Live at 17 Years Old?
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Courses Electricity & Magnetism course difficulty?
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Schools Choosing a College for Theoretical Physics in Ireland
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Programs What Are the Different Types of Degrees and Their Potential Career Paths?
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Major Decision: Forestry vs Physics in High School
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Programs PhD in Cosmology = life in academia?
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What Are the Best Resources for Studying Branes and M-Theory?
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Programs Have You Gotten a Degree Online? Experiences & Respect
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Schools University that I could major in two subjects and minor in one?
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Which Engineering Field Best Models Physical Systems: Electrical or Mechanical?
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How impt is a lappy to you during your undergrad years?
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GPA Requirements for Grad Schools in Astrophysics
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What does it take to study fractals?
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Systems Engineering at Univ. of Guelph
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Need to Learn Quantum Mechanics Fast? Tips for REU Success!
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Academic Work: Pressure-Free Environment?
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Courses Intro course on different types of chemical families
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Pure or Applied Math: Which Path for Deeper Understanding?
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How was your first research experience. :uhh:
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Should I feel bad for being average?
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Courses Online Physics Course: 2 Month Short Course UK
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Schools Physics 1 (University Physics) Online
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Is it Possible to Study Architecture in 4 Years and What Steps Should I Take?
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Just graduated with a B.S. in math, having a hard time finding a job
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What Type of Engineer is Right for Me?
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Testing Where will my 2140 SAT score bring me?
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Testing Questioning Should You Answer Questions on SATs?
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How Do Different People Conceptualize Mathematics?
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Schools Type of Grad School I Can Get Into?
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Programs Should I Major in Physics or Astrophysics?
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Programs PHD grads, Area of Study. When did you know?
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What language is used with Physics?
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CASM part III cambridge/ Imperial RQF /Durham EPP
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Which Affordable Differential Equations Textbook Should I Choose?
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Help! My Grades are Going Down in University
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Programs Can a 2.2 Degree from Cambridge Secure a PhD Position in Physics?
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Studying Top GRE Physics Books for Optics: Expert Recommendations
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How can i make my chemistryteacher think im smart
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Schools Get into US grad school from Germany/Europe
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Schools Preparing for college and teaching myself
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Starting Out Undergrad: Advice Requested
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Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Rohan's Dilemma
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B+ in Linear Algebra: Will Grad Schools Reject Me?
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How can physics and calculus be effectively taught together?
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