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Unpacking the Meaning of 'Strong Student': Addressing Different Perspectives
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What Can I Do as a First Year Engineering Student to Improve My Employability?
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How can lectures be made more effective?
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Courses Math courses for Chemical Physics?
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Classical Works on Physics, online?
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Rescoring Analytic Writing on GREs: What's the Verdict?
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How Did Randy Pausch Inspire in His Last Lecture at Carnegie Mellon?
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Question about being theoretical physicist
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Schools What Are My Chances of Getting into a SoCal Grad School for Materials Science?
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Schools Finding a 9000 Loan for University
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What's The Best Way To Learn A New Subject?
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Programs Help a math major choose his classes
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Protect Your Intellectual Property: General Question
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Programs Is My Background Sufficient for a Physics Minor?
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Nuclear Engineering or Electrical Engineering?
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Grad Student Loans: Tuition Waivers & Stipends for Ph.D. Programs
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Is it possible to hate Newtons Laws?
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Is Consulting the Right Career Path for an EE Student After Graduation?
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Quantum Computing Research: Math & Mechanics Needed?
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Programs Making a Career in Physics Outside of Academia
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What Makes a Research Paper Publishable?
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What skills are needed for physics?
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Programs Possibilities for PhD: James' Stats & Expert Opinions
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Programs Physics phD with engineering degree?
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Study Aerospace Engineeringing after Mechanical Engineering
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Programs Engineering Math Physics degree?
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Can Poor First Year Grades Be Overcome in Pursuit of Excellence?
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Programs Paying for PhDs in the US: Application Dates & Living Expenses
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Courses Are these CHEM courses too much to take?
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Learning Statistical Physics for Beginners with Maths Background
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Programs Can I apply for an EE Masters degree with a Computer Science BS?
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Honest opinions of the Intel Science Fair
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Is a 3-Year BS Plan the Best Path for a Career in Space Exploration?
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Mechanical Engineer: VB & Oracle in School - Career Impact?
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Schools Tech Degree vs University Education
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General GRE Scores and Their Effect.
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What math courses should I take for a career in high energy physics?
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Programs Choosing a specialization (Physics PhD)
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Schools Will My Senior Year Grades Affect College Admission?
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Schools Good Universities for Quantum Gravity (phd)
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Programs Dual Degree? DVM/PhD and other hybrids
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Is Elementary Analysis Enough for Understanding Calculus Theory?
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Teaching myself introductory physics
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Finding A-Level OCR Physics Past Papers
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How Can I Impress My Professor During My REU Physics Project?
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What counts as engineering in the psychology field?
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Physics 2425: Buying the Book Online
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Book is Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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How can I prepare for my first year of physics in 11th grade?
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Programs Which Is Better for an Aerospace Career: Double Major or Major with Minor?
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Admissions Graduate entry to derivatives trading?
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How important is fourier analysis to Mechanical Engineering?
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Schools Advanced Algebra or College Algebra?
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Graduate Level Math Methods (Physics)
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How long can you maintain your concentration span?
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Programs Prospective PHD students: What to look for in a supervisor and topic?
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What kind of engineers work on turbines in power plants and aircraft?
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Improving Study Habits for Success in Physics and Beyond
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Linear algebra and abstract algebra simultaneously?
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Engineering Physics vs. Electrical Engineering
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Self-Learning Advice for Astrophysics & Physics Course
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Moving from experimental to theoretical
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Am I cut out to take grad/postgrad physics?
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Schools Journal access outside of a university context?
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Foreign language requirements for math grad programs?
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Engineering undergrad in need of some guidence.
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Math bachelors to MechE masters?
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What is the job outlook for engineering majors in the future?
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Which Major Would Benefit Me More: Applied Math or Discrete? (Link Included)
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Creating a Science Club at My School: Ideas and Suggestions
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What Should I Focus on When Preparing for Graduate-Level Algebra I?
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Programs Can I Succeed as a Math Major Without a High IQ?
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What Are the Best Career Alternatives for a Masters in Mathematics?
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Programs What Are the Next Steps for a Math Major Uncertain About Grad School?
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Patent Advice for Golf Putter Innovation - Student Seeking Next Steps
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Learning physics with an understanding of maths
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Is Obsessive Note-Taking a Good Study Habit?
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Publishing mathematics from home?
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Schools What are the best colleges for science with a 3.5 GPA and 2020 SAT score?
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How strong Maryland's astronomy dept. is
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Stop Making Stupid Mistakes: Improve Your Math Skills with These Tips!
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Programs Attempting a Triple or Quadruple Major: Real Stories
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Impatient Teen Engineer and Physicist
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Schools Finding the Right College for Math Studies
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Engineering in Europe: Graduate Degree Requirement?
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Schools What should I review to prepare for a university thermodynamics course?
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Writing Cram Sheets for Math/Science Classes
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Schools Navigating Europe Graduate School Requirements for US Students
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UK Physics Undergrad - does it matter which uni?
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Best British Universities for Meteorology and Climate Studies?
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Computational math vs. computer science
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Admissions Masters before PhD improving chances of admission?
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Wise choice of graduate direction
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More astronomy program questions
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Courses Can I Take 213 and 214 with Mechanics: Advice for Balancing Physics Courses?
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Physics Program Admissions: Chemistry GRE vs Physics Test
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What chem classes would you have taken
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Is Medical Physics the Right Path for a 2:1 MSci Physics Graduate in the UK?
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Is Taking Back-to-Back Advanced Math Classes a Good Idea?
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