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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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Other Should I Repeat My First Year of Physics Undergrad Due to Multiple Sclerosis?
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Admissions What Path Should I Take to Become a Clinical Medical Physicist?
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Courses If I struggled in chemistry, would I struggle in physics?
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Need Advice - Six Months to Prepare for Analysis
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Studying How to make the move from textbook to homework?
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Tricky word problems common in physics?
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Studying How do I get ahead in physics and mathematics?
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Schools Which Top Universities Offer Aerospace Programs?
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Other Am I smart enough to study Physics?
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Programs Any advice for choosing a major?
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Other How do I convince myself that my ideas are bad?
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Studying Can I Learn Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity on My Own?
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Studying How to recover in a Quantum mechanics course
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Developing more practical insights into real situations in Physics
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Other How to catch up in physics again after years of being out?
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What to do in my spare class time?
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Looking for tricky and interesting physics and maths questions
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Studying External resources to help prepare for Electromagnetism?
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Courses HS Physics Too Easy? Quantum Physicist Dr Simmons Investigates
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Studying How can I gain more science knowledge over the summer?
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Studying How hard is it to do original work in a summer dissertation
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Has Anyone Else Forgotten Physics Concepts?
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Need help deciding between physics and engineering
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Prepare for National Physics Olympiad in India: Tips for High School Students
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Programs What Shall I study -- astrophysics or aerospace engineering?
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Programs Not sure about my major (Applied Physics or ChemE)
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Studying Struggling with Physics: Helping a Second Year Major Succeed
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Some good physics educators on youtube?
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Schools What to choose for my PhD (university and major options)
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Other Loving Physics But getting discouraged by staff, not the class
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Other PhD interview question to 'why do you want to study astrophysics'
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Programs What Are the Best Medical Physics Programs for Your Career Path?
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Migrating from physics to mathematics
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Admissions Admission to top school a possibility? (undergrad)
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Testing Maximizing Your Pre-Med Education: Essential Courses for Med School Success
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Studying Class average for my physics mid-term was 8/30, Seriously
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Schools Entering Physics Graduate School From Another Major - Comments
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Schools How to make a list of grad schools?
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Other Previous Research experience and contribution essay
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Programs Applied Math or Electrical Engineering (Active Duty Military)
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How Can I Rediscover My Passion for Maths and Science After Dropping Out?
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If you could change the way we educate, what would you do?
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Programs How long does it take to get a Ph.D.?
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Programs Prospects of Pursuing Graduate Studies in Quantum Computing
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Studying How hard is undergrad physics with no physics background?
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Programs Cosmology and quantum mechanics as a joint degree?
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How Can CERN Solve Modern Physics Problems?
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Schools Canadian universities for physics undergrad program
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Which Chemistry Books Can Help Boost My Confidence and Interest?
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Studying Am I supposed to understand everything in a formula?
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Studying What are some online resources for self-study in Physics, Chemistry, and Math?
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Looking for a project for modern physics class
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