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What Classes Should I Take to Boost My Chances of Working at Intel?

  • Nothing000
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Questions for Pre-Med Student at University of Pittsburgh

  • dm84z28
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Can you complete a master's degree in mathematics in one year?

  • rad0786
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Studying Am I the only one that find ODE hard?

  • Treadstone 71
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Learn Modern or Ancient language first?

  • pivoxa15
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Schools Is the University of Texas at Austin a Top Choice for Physics Studies?

  • Feynmanfan
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Would like your opinion Computer Science or Mathematics?

  • jfelrod1960
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Which Canadian Universities Are Best for Theoretical Physics Studies?

  • touqra
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How Can I Improve My Appeal Letter for University Admission?

  • JimmI_Hendrix
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Should I study biochemistry or math and business administration?

  • dumbadum
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How to become a journal writer for weekly or monthly publications

  • NafiBear
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Math Course for Chemistry Major: Finite Math or Statistics?

  • Plastic Photon
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Should I write a research paper on time travel or pick another modern physics topic?

  • sweetvirgogirl
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Programs Unsure which second major is better complement.

  • omagdon7
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Schools Is tuition waived for grad school in math and physics?

  • JasonJo
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Scholarships for Physics Majors - Joe's Story

  • A_I_
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Good book for me to review general math

  • mugzieee
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Graduating College in 5 Years: Worth It?

  • eok20
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Is Spring Entry for Grad School More Challenging Than Fall?

  • Dylab
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Can I Succeed in Calculus Without Prior Advanced Math Courses?

  • QuantumTheory
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What Are the Best Summer Activities for a Freshman International Student?

  • r4nd0m
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Schools Few Questions about Grad school

  • Physics_wiz
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Studying What are some good books on linear algebra for a pure math major?

  • bomba923
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What's my major? Can I get college credit for listening to lectures?

  • tribdog
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Summer job in Physics for UK student

  • leila
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How does failing a class affect your chances of getting a PhD?

  • QuantumTheory
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Why didn't my paper appear on archive?

  • robousy
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What Companies Conduct Basic Research?

  • Line
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How can I make my self-study more productive through competitions?

  • kant
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Age Limit for Graduate Study in US Sci Schools

  • HMS
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Should I Switch Careers from Psychology to Neuroscience or Physics?

  • CosminaPrisma
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Courses Math Levels for different Physics Courses

  • sr6622
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Courses What math do I need for quantum mechanics, relativity, and string theory?

  • sr6622
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Losing Confidence After Failing Thermodynamics Exam

  • hanson
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Schools Rejected from Oxford, unsure about physics career path

  • Vixus
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Graduating BSEE: Internship or Classes?

  • Maxwell
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Can matter and energy be completely reduced to zero?

  • alias25
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How do you join professional organizations like IEEE and ACM?

  • Treegoose
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Schools How Are College Calculus Courses Structured?

  • Robokapp
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Programs Math and CS classes to minor in as an EE major

  • Nothing000
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What's It Like Attending Different Types of Conferences as a Student?

  • rachmaninoff
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Is a jump to Engineering for me too far?

  • GregA
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Which is better? BS in Applied Math or Physics?

  • Tony11235
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Recommended reading for a 1st year physics student

  • dleacock
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Preparing for a graduate electrodynamics class

  • ptabor
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How bad does a B in Calc BC look?

  • Jameson
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Do Over Achievers Ever Get You Down?

  • erok81
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MSc in Poultry Science: Seeking Scholarship Assistance

  • Em!ly
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Courses Select Math Course: Complex Analysis, DiffEq, Linear Alg

  • Jenga
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Nanotechnology and Quantum Computing

  • cscott
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Broad shallow knowledge versus deep narrow expertise

  • Line
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Will accelerated math and physics curriculum prepare me for graduate school?

  • lynxman72
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Courses Is A Course on Pure Mathematics by G.H. Hardy Worth Reading?

  • murshid_islam
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Schools What are the best math colleges outside the Ivy League?

  • courtrigrad
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Distance learning mathematics programs for credits

  • Jeff Ford
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Programs Which Distance Learning Degree Best Prepares for Postgrad Physics?

  • kjmad13hatter
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Graduating 24yo - Need Advice for Future

  • stuffy
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Possible project ideas for spare time?

  • BrokeChum
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Can I Escape Poverty with a PhD in Mathematics?

  • JasonJo
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Programs Is Electrical Engineering as Employable as Chemical Engineering?

  • JoshHolloway
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What Do I Need to Know for Calculus 2?

  • Quadruple Bypass
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Want to do Instrumentation Masters

  • shaiqbashir
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Learning New Things: The Teaching Company Series

  • tribdog
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Getting strong references for grad school with weak undergraduate grades

  • fourier jr
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Admissions Advice for applying to astronomy REU programs

  • Andromeda321
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REUs (or similiar) for europeans

  • jonas_nilsson
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Programs REU for EE major that wants to get into applied semiconductor physics

  • leright
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What Does It Take to Become a Certified Dosimetrist?

  • pmb_phy
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Schools Good physics summer schools in Europe

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Which GPA Matters More for Grad School Admissions?

  • acme37
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Courses Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses

  • laminatedevildoll
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What aspects of each degree prepare you poorly for the other field?

  • cscott
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An analysis on graduate certificates

  • FakeRay00oo
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Is a career in science worth it given the job market reality?

  • michealsmith
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Testing How to study for physic final exam?

  • kant
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What careers can I pursue with a math degree?

  • F.B
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Schools How Do Nuclear Astrophysics and Particle Physics with Cosmology Differ?

  • QueenFisher
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Courses Florida Tech - Business courses?

  • Aresius
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Programs What kind of job can a insert type of degree here get?

  • Norman
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How do I format and structure a lab report?

  • zanazzi78
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The Greener Pastures Phenomenon

  • bigplanet401
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Career change from IT to natural science at 38 while working full time

  • s1rGr1nG0
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Why should you consider becoming a September Scholar?

  • coberst
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Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Basics

  • Benny
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How difficult is it for one with a B.S. in Applied Physics

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What Unconventional Study Aids Work for You?

  • kuahji
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Programs Possible options for math majors

  • skullmaster
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Time management help for entrance exam prep

  • ambuj123
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Studying Can you study engineering full time while working 2 days a week?

  • nikola-tesla
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Why are less people taking higher edu phys?

  • alias25
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What does one do when this feeling becomes overwhelming?

  • whozum
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US Education: Students Pass State Tests But Earn D's on Federal Test

  • Astronuc
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Requirement of M.S. before Ph.D in U.S.

  • saiarun
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Level of thermodynamics does an engineer needs to know

  • Lisa!
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Extremely discouraged by this one guy

  • JasonJo
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Programs PhD in Physics: Universities Around the World

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