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Got the co-op with IBM thanks for the advice all

  • mr_coffee
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What can you do with your summer if you dont get an internship

  • EP
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The Road to Reality by Roger Penrose: A Physics Book Review

  • arevolutionist
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Better qualified than your doctor?

  • Diophantus
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Testing Preparing for AP Exams: How to Ace Them Without Losing Confidence

  • apples
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What Is Your Academic Journey and Research Focus as a Science Student?

  • alex caps
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Decision Time: CERN or Georgia Tech's Nanotech Program?

  • americanforest
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How necessary is it for a ugrad to publish during a summer REU?

  • leright
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Know Someone with Dual Ph.D.s in Pure Math and Theoretical Physics?

  • math_owen
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Masters and Bachelors Simultaneously

  • brendank
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Best (not best ranked) smaller grad programs for physics

  • colin.mcenroe
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Can a physicist learn his math tools from wikipedia alone?

  • andytoh
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Admissions Grad Admissions or Should I Worry?

  • tt
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Schools Early math education for college

  • james5094
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ETS Revamps Test for Grad School Admission: How Will It Affect You?

  • babua
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Choose Best Undergrad Physics Program: Rochester vs Texas Austin

  • Yowhatsupt
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What is the ideal topic progression for studying higher-level physics?

  • Fletcher
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Admissions Questions regarding GRE and Graduate Admission

  • HungryChemist
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UC Berkeley or Niels Bohr Institute

  • SeReNiTy
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Never *really* learned vector analysis, should I self learn?

  • colin.mcenroe
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Schools Difficult decision - transferring to another university

  • mybsaccownt
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Programs Majoring in electrical engineering and having a hard time with physics

  • etek
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Any MIT undergrads/grads here? looking for research there.

  • mkkrnfoo85
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Glass Ceiling in Science and Engineering

  • Cod
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Please criticize my REU statement of interest

  • tim_lou
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What Does a Computer Systems Engineer Do and Where Can They Work?

  • Hypercase
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Is a Thesis Beneficial for Engineering Graduates Entering Industry?

  • makethings
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Building insight on a particular topic

  • pakmingki
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Theoretical Physics: Is Proving Theorems Essential?

  • nolanp2
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Choosing Field After Bachelor's in Math Physics - Suggestions?

  • NeoDevin
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Long Hair OK in Medical Physics?

  • rishman1
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Testing Messed up Exam? Learn How to Make Up for Lost Grades

  • Mr. A
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Schools Graduate School (Masters in Math) Question

  • rad0786
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Where can I find non-academic jobs for physics graduates?

  • HonkyTonk
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Is Depth-First Learning a Flawed Approach?

  • verty
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Studying Studying physics INDEPENDANTLY. Suggestions?

  • Übermensch
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Can programming skills benefit a future career in physics?

  • daniel_i_l
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Schools To go or not to go to college or university

  • Astronuc
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Question About Accepting an Internship

  • sirwebber
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Nonselfish Reasons to Pursue Pure Mathematics

  • oneofmany
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How Can I Improve My Intelligence and Speed of Thought?

  • CuriousArv
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Which Branch of Physics Should You Pursue for Your Career?

  • Charonic
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Programs What to do with a physics degree?

  • chuckd1356
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2 job interviews, do you tell the other guy you also have an interview?

  • mr_coffee
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Courses Is it worth retaking difficult courses to maintain a high GPA in college?

  • pete5383
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Admissions How Competitive Are Applied Physics vs. Physics Ph.D. Programs?

  • HungryChemist
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What Books Help Prepare for EE Job Interviews?

  • abdo375
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How Much Time Do You Spend Studying Per Week? - My 5 Hours

  • alba_ei
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What Should I Include in My Graduate School Letter of Intent?

  • Maxwell
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Theoretical Physics or Applied Mathematics?

  • Bashi
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Preparing for Physics Olympiad: What to Study and Resources to Use

  • freshPhyzWiz
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Specialist or Generalist: The Dilemma of Research and Career Success?

  • andytoh
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Ideas for self teaching chemistry?

  • AndreJ
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Schools Going to a normal school for college

  • uman
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Is this a typical physics curriculum?

  • proton
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Studying Studying for IBM's IPTAO test, they say its like GRE/GMAT, resources?

  • mr_coffee
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Which to Choose: Discrete Maths or Statistics for Chemistry/Physics Majors?

  • Solidmozza
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Schools Non-US Schools Offering Math Degree in English | Deadline Still Open

  • mathmuncher
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What's Your GPA? Understanding the Importance for Employment

  • ElecEng
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It's that time of year[summer project work]

  • fasterthanjoao
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Work life balance. and if you're female?

  • physarrista
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Programming languages for numerical work

  • StatMechGuy
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To be a mathematician or a physicist?

  • Werg22
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Mechanical engineering, mathematics, master of science?

  • hanson
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Has anyone given gifts to professors?

  • tim_lou
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Advice/opinions at the crossroads

  • robb_
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Why?Probably the most popular question in physics.

  • student24
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Calculators. To use or not to Use.

  • Llama77
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How Can I Improve My Time Management Skills to Save My College Career?

  • Mesmer
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Is quantum information/computers more similar to computer science or physics?

  • Substance D
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Programs Typical four-year schedule of a math major

  • WillJ
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Navigating the Politics of Academia: My Decision on Pursuing a PHD in EE

  • MedievalMan
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Who in This Forum Has Earned a PhD?

  • Robert Mak
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Programs Phd means what, what makes an idea pHD worthy?

  • MedievalMan
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Is engineering for me, I cant let myself leave it.

  • Llama77
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Research Papers vs. Projects: Applying for U.S. Masters Programs

  • Rocket_guy
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What Jobs are Available for Physics Bachelors in Research?

  • imastud
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IBM Interview Thursday: Tips & Softcopy Resume Questions

  • mr_coffee
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Experimental and Theoretical Physics

  • Charonic
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How to Choose the Best Computational Physics Project as an Undergrad?

  • Sojourner01
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Is it better to self-learn theoretical physics?

  • pivoxa15
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Testing SAT 1 scores in Are these good enough?

  • Werg22
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Should a physicist learn math proofs?

  • andytoh
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Where Can a Physics Undergrad Find Summer Work in Their Field?

  • NeoDevin
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Spare time to attend lectures for Grad students?

  • pivoxa15
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How old were you when you gave your firrst talk

  • alex caps
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Programs Is a PHD Worth the Time and Money for a Future Teacher?

  • MedievalMan
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BA vs BS in Physics/Maths: US-Only Difference

  • theperthvan
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Will working with pulse-jets benefit my future in mechanical engineering?

  • Rocket_guy
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Achieving a Good Grade in an AP Physics Test with Self-Study

  • Power
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Computer Engineering/Science help?

  • mr_coffee
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Programs Math PhD shorter than physics PhD?

  • precondition
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How to Figure a Grade: Step-by-Step Guide

  • Bradracer18
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