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Where to take Introductory Modern Physics online?

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The Importance of Hands-On Skills for Research Engineers

  • redgoat
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Schools Which University to Attend in Canada - McMaster or Ryerson?

  • Mika-Yugo
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Courses Which Course is Best for a Future in Nanotechnology?

  • crazy student
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Physics Grad to Maths Post-Grad: Is it Possible?

  • knownot
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Schools Is an Open University Degree Worth It for 6th Form Students?

  • Bladibla
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Summer Programs in Europe: Engineering Universities

  • jai6638
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Which graduate field for fusion research?

  • Pengwuino
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Is UNC Charlotte's Mechanical Engineering Program Worth It?

  • oldunion
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What Careers Do Electrical Engineers Pursue?

  • Naeem
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What role does a researcher play in the scientific community?

  • scilover89
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Should I Take Insane Physics Classes or Focus on Math First?

  • HungryChemist
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Earth and Planetary Sciences requirements

  • A_I_
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Schools Which has more weight applying to grad school

  • Pengwuino
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Physics topic to study in 2 days

  • KC6794
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Physics vs. Electrical Engineering

  • Poop-Loops
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Is Continuing with Chemistry the Right Career Move After Rejections?

  • so-crates
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What careers are available with an engineering physics degree?

  • Hybird
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Schools Studying physics at Oxford or Cambridge universities

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Schools To those starting grad school this fall: Where have you chosen to study?

  • mattlorig
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Need to understand math better - advice?

  • ShadowKnight
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Difference between a 4.0 and a 3.9

  • Physics_wiz
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Math scholarships and competitions for college financing

  • Moo Of Doom
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Courses Graduate Student Course Policies: Can I Take Non-Physics Classes?

  • pt176900
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What is the K-12 education system?

  • drunkenfool
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What Classes Should I Take for Med School & Computational Research?

  • bor0000
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Courses Is Modern Physics course hard?

  • relativitydude
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Avoiding electronics as a photonical engineer

  • Tsunami
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Chemical Engineering Major: How Far Into Math Should I Go?

  • omagdon7
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How can Biotechnology and Physics be combined in a career?

  • Chemical_Sis
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Which Degree is Best for Inventing Tech: Engineering or PhD?

  • redgoat
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How to stay focused on homework instead of playing games

  • bayan
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Schools Will MIT OpenCourseWare supplement community college Physics 2 and Diff Eq adequately?

  • omagdon7
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Learning Curves: Getting Over Discouragement and Reassurance

  • relatively_me
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Schools Math grad schools: requirements, information?

  • philosophking
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Educational Requirements for Superstring Theory

  • Long2024
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REU(Research Experiences for Undergraduates).

  • Simfish
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Schools Do Employers Prefer Graduates from Private Schools?

  • redgoat
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Schools Can I balance grad school in physics with Navy Reserve service?

  • Poop-Loops
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Programs Minor in math major in Mechanical Engineering

  • RadiationX
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My strategy for using extra exam time effectively

  • Alkatran
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Learning on your own, a disadvantage in the long run?

  • FancyNut
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Schools What Increases Your Chances of Grad School Admission?

  • Zorodius
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Are formulas and constants provided on college physics exams?

  • Poop-Loops
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Courses Help with electrical engineering course

  • mitz_fitz
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Choosing the Right Class: A Chemical Engineering Student's Dilemma

  • omagdon7
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Schools Graduate schools in the US for the biological sciences.

  • kalladin
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What are the best SAT workbooks for the new test format?

  • courtrigrad
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MBA programmes for engineers/scientists

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More fundamental and more difficult

  • redgoat
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What are some open summer programs for aspiring scientists in New York?

  • alex caps
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Which University Is Best for Chemistry and Mathematics Majors?

  • t!m
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Jobs and salaries in biomedical physics with different degrees

  • Pengwuino
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Courses What should I expect from these advanced math courses?

  • erraticimpulse
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What Does MIT Look For in Accepting Students?

  • Imparcticle
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Math Subfields use in String Theory

  • hola
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Schools Summer classes at a city college

  • Pengwuino
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So You Want To Be A Physics Game Programmer ?

  • marlon
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What Other Factors Matter Besides Grades for Grad School/Jobs?

  • Maxwell
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How do you choose a journal for your first peer-reviewed publication?

  • OpticalPhysics
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When to take the FE exam and which courses to prepare?

  • Maxwell
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Aerospace vs Mech Eng: What's the Difference?

  • rocketboy
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Physics Major Struggling with Math Proofs

  • puddlejumper524
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MS in Physics: Choosing the Right Option

  • pt176900
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Physics at Columbia, Brandeis, Brown: Grad School Chances

  • Moose352
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Do employers care where you went to school?

  • kdinser
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Admissions Would I be eligible for physics undergrad admission?

  • singleton
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Studying Making a Career in Genetics: How to Get Started

  • Moneer81
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How much money do physists make?

  • QuantumTheory
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Admissions What Schools Should I Apply for with My Grades and Extracurriculars?

  • rc
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Schools Is US Home to World's Best IT Universities? Massatusets Paving the Way

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I know my MS, but what about my BS?

  • TsunamiJoe
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Schools Graduate Programs in Photonics/Optics/Optoelectronics - Any Suggestions?

  • Maxwell
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How's Cornell's undergrad physics?

  • Zorodius
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Mechalical or electrical engineering?

  • RadiationX
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Schools Waiting for the response of McGill university

  • A_I_
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Need a mathematics thesis topic in number theory or set theory

  • kensavell
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Who's who among american hs students

  • jai6638
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How does the credit system work in American and UK universities?

  • no name
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How Can I Combine Math and Linguistics in My Academic Path?

  • honestrosewater
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Programs How do combined degree programs work?

  • no name
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Testing Can you get into MIT without a perfect SAT math score?

  • Euphoriet
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How would you rank ECE MASc Program @ U. of Waterloo

  • thisgreatworld
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Will a 3.759 GPA help me get into MIT or Northeastern?

  • misskitty
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Schools Chances of a PhD in Theoretical Physics for Junior at Western State Univ.

  • 1029
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Transferring to University Without Too Many 'W' Grades

  • redgoat
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How long does it take to earn a Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics or Mathematics?

  • TimNguyen
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Schools What fileds involves QM in grad school?

  • Physicist
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Applying to Bachelor in Physics: Should I Stay or Go?

  • sony
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Studying IT or telecom in Britain vs America

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Schools What Are the Best Colleges for a Physics Major with an ACT Score of 31?

  • Kiyoshi
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Seeking Intel Ideas: Physics/EE Interests for Two-Legged Robot

  • sid_galt
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What is a Good Physics Textbook for High School Students?

  • jai6638
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Is Pursuing a Degree in Mathematics the Right Choice for Me?

  • Serbian.matematika
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Schools What are good mainland European universities for A-level students?

  • Bladibla
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Should I study telecommunications or IT in Britain or America?

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