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Should I volunteer for psychology department experiments for extra credit?

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Where Can I Find Guidance for Studying Electrons and DSE Solutions?

  • Terry Giblin
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Solving Physics Challenges: Advice For a Rising Senior

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Schools What colleges have a nuclear concentration?

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What jobs can you get with an M.S. in physics?

  • starchild75
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Online physics degree on a tight budget with health constraints

  • galilee27
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Economics grad switching to hard sciences

  • Mickey
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Preparing for AP Physics: Resources for High School Students

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What is the difference between Dr. and Prof.?

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AP Biology or AP Chemistry this fall: Which class should I choose?

  • jamin123
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Should I pursue nuclear or electrical engineering with robotics focus?

  • Valhalla
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How and what does it take to be a theoretical physicists?

  • tim_lou
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Studying Where Can I Find and Purchase Cheap International Edition Textbooks Online?

  • mathwurkz
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Algebra or PDEs for Physics Major?

  • jdstokes
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Schools What Do Math PhD Students Actually Do?

  • jmcgraw
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Should I retake the IIT entrance exam or join another engineering college?

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Age to marry in the United States-Old Times

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Schools AP Calculus vs. College Calculus

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Is a PhD in Econophysics Worth Pursuing for Math or Physics Majors?

  • courtrigrad
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Overcoming Fear of Writing to Pursue Engineering Degree

  • CMJ
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Schools Oregon State University - Engineering and Physics

  • pierce
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What's a good introduction to Quantum Field Theory for postgraduate research?

  • alfredblase
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Graduate Studies in Civil Engineering

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Testing When should I take GRE and TOEFL before applying for math grad school?

  • Palindrom
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Top 6 Physics grad program in US

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Difficulty and curriculum differences between A-levels and AP exams

  • usa1981
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Are thermodynamics and fluids harder than other physics courses?

  • tegra97
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Is an MBA from WVU worth the opportunity cost?

  • Physics_wiz
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Can other people attend college seminars and colloquium?

  • heartless
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Schools College Where To Go For What I Want To Do?

  • SimplySolitary_
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Courses Information regarding MSc Physics course in Cambride or oxford

  • photonic
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Programs Senior majoring in computer engineering

  • superweirdo
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Should I do a physics masters in India or finish my engineering degree here?

  • pawan28612
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Is Taking Three Evening Classes and Working Full Time Doable?

  • Revolver
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Purusing High Energy Physics (research)

  • maverick280857
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Admissions Chances in applying for a PhD in Physics (DFT)

  • QuantumReg
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Guide for aspiring electrical engineers

  • Nothing000
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Testing What Are the Best Books for AIEEE and BITSAT 2007 Exam Preparation?

  • nirvana
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Calculus II is giving me a hard time

  • HSilva
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Most Common Software Used for Scientific Papers, Graphics and Statistics

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Programs What can I expect as a physics major in terms of workload and problem solving?

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Solving My Dilemma: Should I Join a Math Competition Class?

  • leon1127
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Should I choose Embry-Riddle or FSU for physics despite $80,000 debt?

  • Rasine
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Graduating Maths Student Seeks Career Path Advice

  • ElDavidas
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Job market and career prospects in solid-state electrical engineering

  • jinyong
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Search of high impact factor journal

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Programs Can I Learn Calculus in Time for My College Major?

  • GiTS
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Courses Choice of course Phys-Math (McGill)

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How to learn pure math and other stuff

  • pawan28612
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Programs Should I Major in Math and Economics for a Career in Applied Mathematics?

  • courtrigrad
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Schools Liberal Arts College verse State school for Physics

  • EP
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How important is taking physics lab?

  • pivoxa15
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Programs Should CS majors take multivariable calculus?

  • samh
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How competitive are the science programs at ucla

  • kant
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Engineer wants to be Physicist, whats my next step?

  • jasc15
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Physics QM vs EE QM for MSEE: Which is Better?

  • jbusc
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Book recommendations for learning calculus and algebra from basics

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Are Internships or Study Abroad Programs Beneficial for Physics Students?

  • PRodQuanta
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Is It Too Late to Pursue Theoretical Physics? Find Out Here!

  • daniel_i_l
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A New Perspective on Mathematical Analysis

  • franznietzsche
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In class final for a graduate EM class?

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Need 4d electrodynamics Book Names

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CalTech and Aeronautical Engineering

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What does A-Level General Studies involve and how is it regarded?

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Programs Physics or math phd with engineering background?

  • jbusc
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Websites for learning physics

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Apply to US Universities: Student from China Preparing for GRE

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Study Physics instead of Electrical Engineering?

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Spintronic Job Opportunities: Find Your Dream Career in Spintronics!

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Astrophysics after Aerospace Engineering

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Internships in physics for summer?

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Finding employment agencies in Lebanon, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cyprus

  • makethings
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Testing What math topics are covered on the SAT?

  • SimplySolitary_
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Choosing between electrical engineering and materials science

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Programs Questioning Major Choices for College: Physics, Teaching, or PhD?

  • Helical
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Admissions Undergrad Admission: Eligibility for Transfer Students

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Double major in physics vs internship for EE students

  • pete5383
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What Topics Might Be Covered in Grade 11 AP Physics?

  • wScott
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How Can I Create a Unique Physics Experiment for My Summer Project?

  • dzza
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Which Electrical Engineering Topics Apply to Astrophysics?

  • cepheid
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Is a Ph.D. in quantum physics harder than one in computer engineering?

  • physicscrap
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Why Choose a Career in Physics and Mathematics?

  • sebas531
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Graduate research in Japan / east asia?

  • ApeXaviour
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Freshman EE student seeking advice

  • ndnbolla
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Writing a conclusion for essay on 'In a dark time, the eye begins to see'

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Courses What courses and university should I consider for becoming a neurosurgeon?

  • amenon
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Why Is It Crucial to Check Your Work in Differential Equations?

  • mathwonk
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Electrical Engineering and Physics, or an intership

  • pete5383
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Piano Lessons: Self-Teaching or Tutor/Teacher?

  • Mk
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Admissions Rice University's M.S. program doesn't exist for external applicants

  • Richie
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How hard is it to get into graduate programs for physics?

  • schattenjaeger
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General Advice Needed: Physics and Music

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Where Can I Pursue Advanced Physics Studies Abroad?

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Are There Alternate Scholarships for Indian Students at NTU, Singapore?

  • sparsh
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Dreams of Missing Out on a Semester Class

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Should I major in physics if I'll graduate with $100k debt?

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