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Guidelines so that I can get started with Reactor physics?
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Studying How to be the best physicist you can be
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Chemical Physics to Mathematical Physics -- Early Confusion
  • somelazyguy
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Most effective method to self-learn a new mathematical topic and or concept?
  • member 624364
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Schools String theory school recommendation: UC Davis, UIUC or other
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Admissions Accepted at Caltech - what should I do to be best prepared?
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Netiquette Core Rules: Taking Analytics Modeling Course from Georgia Tech
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Studying Maths in Physics Teaching Websites?
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Schools General education requirements in University- How much is too much?
  • DS2C
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Other How Can an Undergrad Find a Mathematical Physics Research Project?
  • Nicholas Kasseinov
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Courses Is astrophysics a prerequisite to study cosmology?
  • Wledig
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Courses Taking Grad Courses without getting a BA in Physics?
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How to get into Harvard, MIT or Princeton from India?
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Admissions Issues with undergrad GPA, Masters Applications
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Programs Importance of ABET in Mechatronics BS
  • Dan8420
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Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?
  • ScienceGuy42
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Programs Program Guidance for a Marine Biologist
  • Biscuit
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Programs Help deciding between civil engineering and physics
  • Kaitlyn M
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Admissions Upper Division Physics Courses: Adv. E&M and Theoretical Mechanics
  • NegativeProbability
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Studying Bad grade in classical mechanics
  • RFeynman
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Schools College Level Physics Course Software
  • majormuss
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Courses I deciding what class to take this semester
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Programs Want to study physics, but pressured towards engineering
  • Bob Johnson
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Admissions Submitted all of my applications a couple weeks ago
  • un par de tenis
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Programs Double major in physics and EE or do a master's in EE
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Studying What are some good physics journals or magazines?
  • warhammer
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Admissions After graduating with a bachelor's, it's not possible to....
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Other Best use of my time while not in school
  • KvGroOve
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Should Aerodynamics Fundamentals Precede Compressible Aerodynamics?
  • Davidkippy
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Studying Is Tackling Kleppner/Kolenkow Chapter End Problems Worth the Struggle?
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Admissions Drop the Physics Requirement to Encourage More Women Engineers?
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Schools How Competitive are Master's Programs
  • TopologicalPassion
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Other Who Is Martinus Veltman?
  • Stephen Tashi
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Schools Indiana Schools for Astro Physics
  • Angel Marrero Jr
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Part-Time Student: 300-Level Physics Classes
  • Blue Kangaroo
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Other Prerequisites for Internship in Quantum Mechanics
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Programs Quantum Cryptology vs. Cryptology
  • spacewrinkle
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Which physics for physical chemistry?
  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Schools I want to focus on Fluid and/or soft body dynamics
  • skrat
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Courses What kind of class is differential geometry?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Studying I'm 16 and want to study physics, should i take a gap year?
  • alex1515
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Programs Yet Another Double Major Question
  • DS2C
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Schools What's the point of applying to selective grad schools?
  • fluorescent125
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Admissions Applying for Ph.D. program without having taken the GRE
  • radical negative
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Schools Yea woo hoo, first year of college done
  • Apple_Mango
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Courses Retaking Physics I: Is it Worth the Time and Money?
  • Justin Huang
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Software engeneering vs Software technology
  • Giuliano97
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Other Need Suggestions for Scientific Review
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Other Should I include all organizations and conferences on my resume?
  • Ashley1nOnly
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Studying Does white noise impair studying, reading or recall/memor?
  • member 624364
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Studying for some area which seems not right for you
  • Weslley
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Struggling In Mechanical Engineering School Need Advice/Help
  • Austin Riley
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Schools Need some advice about grad school applications
  • AbstractlyAlgebraic
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Biochemistry Research: Is it Worth the Cost and Effort?
  • Ethan Singer
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Courses The math level of computer scientists and physicists
  • Ricster55
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Can Online Courses Alone Help Me Get a Data Job?
  • EngWiPy
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Admissions Finding GATE Exam Practice/Samples --
  • ISamson
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Testing How significant are math contests / competitions?
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Understanding Semiconductor Physics: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
  • TheRealBillNye
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Studying How can I prepare for PreCalculus?
  • DS2C
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Courses Ready for Calculus-based Physics?
  • ScienceMan
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Should I go to the Air Force for physics?
  • Ruslan Migal
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I Can't Take it Anymore -- I love to learn, yet I don't like school
  • Thinkaholic
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Other Questioning future plans & low grades this semester
  • Astro Student
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Other Deciding on my senior thesis project
  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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Intro to analysis, intro to real analysis I, numerical analysis
  • TracieBosket
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Schools Should I Submit My Fall Grades for Grad School Applications?
  • Mike K
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Schools Where to go? Canadian universities.
  • Mitchjkjkjk
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Other Can Independent Engineers Publish Scientific Papers Without Formal Affiliations?
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Schools Statement of Purpose for grad school
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Testing Exam Prep Advice: First Year Physics Undergrad
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Fluid Mechanics - Why? How? Why?
  • thepikminman
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Studying Can You Study Physics with ADHD and Succeed?
  • Justin Huang
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Schools How to know a graduate program's strength?
  • Phys12
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My friend's son thinks his professor hates him
  • waternohitter
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How can i start in quantum physics and quantum mechanics?
  • mr1batman
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Schools How does a summer at the University of Arizona sound?
  • Phys12
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Studying Self teaching Gcse and A-Level maths
  • member 624364
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Other What courses should I pursue? (for quantum computing)
  • lekh2003
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Being an autodidact mathematician?
  • member 624364
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Courses Is enrolling in a course for next semester wise if the topic....
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Looking for Advice on What to Study [CIS, Chem, ME]
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Courses How important is physics in computer science?
  • leewilliam236
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Courses How many steps are needed to memorize in higher level math?
  • Apple_Mango
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Admissions Personal Statement for my PhD application
  • SalvoM
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Admissions How Can I Improve My Personal Statement for Undergraduate Physics in the UK?
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Courses How Should I Structure My Senior Year Solid State Physics Term Paper?
  • Arij
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Programs Can I get a Ph.D. in physics if my bachelor's degree isn't in physics
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Studying What Additional Resources Can Help With the Physical Chemistry ACS Exam?
  • rmiller70015
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Schools Which Lower Tier Universities Should I Consider for EE PhD Programs?
  • davidbenari
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B.S.M.E. needing a second opinion on M.S. program
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Is understanding analytical mechanics essential for studying QM?
  • Jianphys17
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Programs PHD in Computer Science with a concentration in Chaos Theory
  • tkfriend89
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Studying How to learn QFT on curved spacetimes by myself?
  • leo.
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Programs Choosing an IE program-- balancing business and engineering
  • Walker23
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Admissions Which PhD do I have a better shot in? Stats vs Applied Math?
  • FallenApple
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Schools How reliable are university rankings?
  • Grands
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Courses Would taking Calc III make up for having *Zero* AP classes?
  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Admissions What is the letter of recommendation?
  • Grands
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Other Choosing My 2nd Research Internship: Impact on Grad School Applications
  • byzantine04
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