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Are aero engineering and Aerospace engineering the same?
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Industry, Academia, or National Lab Post-Doc
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Re: Special and General Relativity papers
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Schools Choosing between 2nd and 3rd tier schools
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Signs & Symptoms of Physics Burnout: Is it Possible?
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What should I expect from my REU experience?
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Can I Learn Biophysics Without Biology Courses?
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Physics professor salary in academia and industry
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Schools Any Early Graduate School Acceptances Out There?
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Courses How rigorous do these courses look?
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Better Acquaint'g Myself w/Gen'l Physics
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Schools Importance of CC grades for grad school/internships
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Schools Which Is Better for Physics: College Park or Johns Hopkins?
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Is there a future in nonlinear optics?
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Find Affordable Math Tutors Online for Your Daughter | Expert Tips
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I am in desparate need of a job
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Thermodynamics Help: Tips to Maintain C+ Average
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Schools What are the levels of college education and.?
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Solving problems = 90% of what one needs to do to master a subject?
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Schools I’m just starting my first semester of college algebra,..
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Am i classed as an international student?
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How Can You Overcome Adversity in Your STEM Journey?
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EE Field Experience vs. GPA for Softmore Year Internship
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Should Physics Majors Take General Chem II?
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Apply for Perimeter Institute Summer Physics Program: Get Ideas Here!
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Studying How can I improve my studying strategies for high school exams?
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Rigorousness of mathematics in physics classes
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Year 12 Revision Methods: Maths, Chemistry, Physics & Geography
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Can I Modify Copyrighted Educational Questions Legally?
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So I started my REU a couple days ago
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Preparing for College Gen Chem: Should I Take a Prep Course?
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Hello, i've been looking into going to Villanova for Physics.
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Testing Physics Lab Exams: Theoretical or Experimental?
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Does Checking Answers in Science Textbooks Hinder Learning?
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Schools Choosing between med school and grad school in physics
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How many mathematics do we need?
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Purdue vs. Illinois-Urbana Champaign
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Do formulas prevent students from understanding concepts?
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Why are tuition fees so high in the US and UK compared to other countries?
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What Makes a Physicist Unique?
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Argonne Undergraduate Summer 2007 Internship
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I love math but I'm not that smart. I don't know what to do
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Can Engineering be considered as A Lot Funner than Physics ?
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REU letter: comments? criticisms?
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Good universitites worldwide for pulsed lasers?
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Where Can I Find Free Physics E-Books Online?
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I want to audit a class in reletivity, but
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Programs Age and Academic Careers: Impact of Age on PhD Graduates
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How Do You Become a Doctor or Surgeon in Canada?
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For the UK students: oppose those fees.
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Programs I'm a second Semester Sophmore Physics major, but my situation. .
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My first year of my physics/pre-med program is almost done. .
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Solving Physics Problems: Strategies & Practice
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Honest opinions on mature age students
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Personal Fable: The Illusion of Greatness in Science
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Programs Minors in Electrical Engineering
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Courses Is College Matrix Algebra Worth It for Physics?
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Any resources to find programming project ideas? or suggestions welcome
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Finding Summer Jobs Before Starting a PhD in Physics
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Advice for High School Senior Physics Major at UT
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Programs What are the benefits of pursuing a combined degree in astronomy and physics?
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What Are the Best Paths for High Energy Quantum Physics at UCSD?
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How Can a First-Timer Contribute to Experiments at the Advanced Photon Source?
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Studying Free Downloadable Math and Physics Textbooks
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Programs Is this person's claimed PhD in Physics verifiable?
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What's the Average GPA at Your School?
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Is Engineering the Right Career Path for Me?
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Programs Is a Triple Major in Physics, Applied Math, and Chemistry Feasible in College?
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Need advice - does this curriculum for Math & Science (at Toronto) look good?
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What Background is Necessary to Learn General Relativity?
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I need a COMPLETE math tutorial
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Is Providing a Resume a Sign of Interest in Undergrad Research Opportunities?
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Schools Junior in high school interested in Physics
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TA Work Benefits: How Employers & Grad Schools View It
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Can Online Resources Help Me Catch Up in School?
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Do I Need Calculus for a Vet Career?
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So I've been wanting to get an REU for the summer
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GPA: Highest Number & How Good is a 4.0?
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So I wrote this personal statement for my REU application
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Is Grade 11 Physics Worth It If I'm Not Taking It in University?
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Admissions Graduating in Five Years and Admissions
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Where Can I Find Physics Groups for Networking and Discussion in Colorado?
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Electrical Engineering - choosing a focus
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Discover ILB: A Comprehensive Course for Your Career
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Admissions Can I Transfer to a 4-Year University with an Associates Degree?
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How Should You Cite Revisors in a Revised Book Edition?
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Elite program for dynamical systems? Mathwonk
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Programs Is It Feasible to Pursue a Second PhD in a Completely Different Field?
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Struggling with Your Statement of Purpose for Grad School?
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CGS Units in Physics: Use & Benefits
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How can I improve my memory and avoid forgetting important information?
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Schools Choosing the Right US Biophysics PhD Program: Tips for International Applicants
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No inspiration for essays: is it an impression?
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Applying to Physics REUs: Tips and Advice for a Successful Application
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Deciding Oxford: Should I Go to Oxford for Physics?
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Biomed Eng: Career Paths, Univ Prep, Applications
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Advice for one who wishes to design solar cells
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Catching up in math after calc 1 failure.
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Schools Comparing UC Schools and UCLA: Level of Difficulty
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Advice for my brother? Physics or engineering.
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