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Start Astronomy & Physics: High School Student's Guide
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Programs Are Education Majors Actually Struggling with Math Skills?
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Which Differential Equations Class Should I Take for Transfer Credit?
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Chances of Admission to Graduate Programs in Physics/Math: Joe's Story
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Are they seriously asking me to take the TOEFL?
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Programs What sort of math classes should be taken for quantum theory/physics major?
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Can study groups be more effective than individual studying in college?
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Have you guys ever encountered anything like this?
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What are some recommended EE internship programs for sophomores?
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Computer Engineering - What Does a Computer Engineer Do?
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Schools Will graduate schools really care
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Testing What does Static Var Compensation projects entail
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Is String Theory Mathematically Rich and Diverse?
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Actuarial Science: Math or Economics?
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Is Hamiltonian Mechanics Essential for Studying Quantum Mechanics?
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How long does it take on avg. to finish Spivak's Calculus book?
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I'm home schooled. What to do?
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Admissions Judging My Grad Admissions Chances | GPA, Research, Recommendations
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Schools Are the prestigious colleges better than others?
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Questions for a Nobel prize winner
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Schools Is the University of Houston's Physics undergraduate program any good?
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Which Career Path: Theoretical Physics or Robotics?
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Staying Motivated at Grad Level: Tips for Studying & Researching
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GERM101: Struggling with Too Much German Homework
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What's the difference between internships and co-ops?
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Help for Computer Science Major Feeling Completely Demoralized
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The 2 year AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology
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Engineering Science Program at NUS: Job Opportunities & Differences
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Physics Grad School: How Big a Deal Is Proceedings Paper?
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Solving Math Headaches as a Computer Engr Student
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Should I Take GRE and TOEFL for Doctoral Program in Canada?
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Get Started With Quantum Physics: Books & Websites
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Advice for an NYU Junior Changing Majors to Neuroscience
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Schools Which is More Beneficial: College or Trade School for Advancing in IT?
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Courses Explore Advanced Math Courses for Physics at Carnegie Mellon University"
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Troubleshooting My Failing Grades at Cornell University
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Studying QM Courses: Supplements to Englert's "Lectures on Quantum Mechanics
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What Are the Career Differences Between Physics and Theoretical Physics Degrees?
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Obtaining an REU Position: Requirements & Benefits
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Getting up to speed - self-study/online/or in-person?
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Schools If you transfer schools does your GPA get reset?
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A Career Change at 26: Am I Too Old?
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Courses Course Selection for 2nd Year (Applied Maths, Physics, etc.)
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Resume Question about Research Experience and Publications
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Courses Alternatives to Coursework as Means of Demonstrating Knowledge
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Schools I'm in my last year of high school and I don't really know what to do next.
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Should I stay with IBM co-oping or find another company?
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Exploring Career Opportunities for Undergrad EE's in DSP Engineering
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Programs Boost Your Chances: Obtaining a Physics and Math Degree for Grad School Success
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Studying Is self-studying for AP Chemistry even possible?
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What books should I read to prepare for JEST?
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Programs EE major and CS minor, or vice versa
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Unix vs Linux: What's the Difference?
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Do I need to start liking physics?
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Help How do I keep up in the field while I stay home with my toddler?
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Struggling with Advanced Calc: Should I Stick It Out?
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I'm Stuck: Seeking a Passion for Life
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EE Background: Key to Moving into Theoretical Fields?
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Schools Physics Major Looking for Advice on Computer Engineering Grad School
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Schools Another gre/grad school question
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Schools Best Grad School for Cryptogrpahy/stenanography?
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Western Washington University: Is it a Good Fit?
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The Apparent Rarity that is Biophysics
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Preparing a MS PowerPoint Presentation for a Talk.
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I can do most of the problem in Goldsten/Poole
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Which physics magazine is good for undergraduate?
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Studying Why do I find engineering math textbooks much more understandable?
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Publishing my research paper- Safe methods?
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A better quant - theoretical particle or condensed matter physicist?
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Revising High School Material for SAT-like Exams
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Suggest a book for Inorganic chemistry .
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Advice Needed: Transferring to a Four Year College
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Weighing in on a Fluid and Thermal Engineering Test
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Schools Is it common for your interests in university pursuits to change?
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Why do so many professors just do proofs in class?
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Previous Internship - help or not?
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Schools Grad school applications questions (aka pep-talk request)
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Schools Can I Do Organic Electronics Research in a Different Grad Program?
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Where can I find good coaching centers for an MSc in IIT Physics?
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Programs Double major in physics and engineering physics?
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Confused About My Future Career: Texas A&M Student
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Programs Is Thorton/Marion a Good Starting Point for Self-Studying Mechanics?
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What are the best distance learning options for studying physics at 50?
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Functional analysis, and Quantum Mechanics
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How difficult is it to be a professor?
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Maximizing Your Free Time to Further Studying Physics
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Programs Calc-based or not? Non-Physics major
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Schools Getting Into Grad School: Advice for Students with Low GPA
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What Are the Benefits of Studying Both EE and Physics in Undergraduate Programs?
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Schools EE Graduate School (too early to think about it?)
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How much do you guys correspond with your professors outside of class
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Is This Study Plan Sufficient for Basic Maths and Physics Foundations?
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Schools Grad School Abroad: US, Canada, or Europe?
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Petroleum or Electronics Engineering?
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Physics Problem Book Recommendation
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Comp enginerring and Electrical engineering
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Just registered for great discussions of chemistry, physics and math
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UC Berkerly:Complete Video Lectures on YouTube
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I need an ADVICE FOR MY ENGINEERING CARRER
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What Are My Chances of Getting Into Princeton?
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