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Programs Vector calculus and E&M physics as a engineering major?
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Mathematical methods for physicists
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Programs Should I Pursue a Medical Physics Masters or PhD in the U.S.?
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Help Looking to Combine Medicine and Physics
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Other Availability of funding within different areas of physics
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Schools What universities have really cool programs for EEs?
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Schools Recognition of German degrees at Canadian grad schools
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Courses Suggestions for graduate stat-mech book
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Courses Foundation year or just settle?
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Schools Best Colleges in Ohio for a physics degree?
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Courses Trig Identities: How to Ace Calc II Without Memorizing Every Identity
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Courses Aerodynamics and flight mechanics for control engineering
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How Can I Best Prepare for Challenging Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Courses?
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Mastering Math & Physics: Expert Tips for Studying Mathematics
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Where Should I try to learn more about thermodynamics and physics?
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Learning Statics: Resources to Expand Your Understanding
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Programs Switching major to EE: is this a good move?
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Programs Is it possible to do masters in nuclear engineering with a physics degree
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How to prepare for uni computer science
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Admissions Am I competitive enough for medical physics acceptance?
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Programs Applied Physics vs Professional Physics (emphasis)
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Programs Help clear up my confusion regarding AMO and NANO Majors
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Astronomy/Astrophysics Gap Year/5th year of Undergrad
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Programs How to become a Quantum Biologist?
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What should I expect from 1st year physics?
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Programs Physics engineering Or Applied Physics? ....theoretical?
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Admissions Graduating in May, Have Some Questions
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Schools Applying to schools without the type of engineering I want?
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Courses Is proof based Linear Algebra be similar to Abstract Algebra
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Courses Mechanical Engineer switching to CS or Electrical
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Master in theoretical/mathematical physics. Guidance.
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Schools TU Eindhoven or Universität Leipzig?
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Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics in Boston
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Courses Calc III and Solid State Physics courses in same semester?
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Schools A college degree for creating the ultimate problem solving mind
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Schools Having a hard time deciding where to study physics
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Studying Requirement for Goldstein level Classic mechanics
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Studying Can I do PhD in Physics after Medicine
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Programs To pursue a masters degree in theoretical physics
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Studying Prioritizing classes without sacrificing quality
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Studying Necessity of formal math education for Electrical Engineer?
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Admissions Considering Graduate School Again - A Reflection
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Courses Is CFD fluid mechanics + computer science?
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Studying Need some guidance how to progress -- Having trouble with EE/CS classes....
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Programs Should I or Should I not pursue a postgraduate degree in physics
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Thesis Defense Delayed: What Should I Do Now?
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Courses Mechanics / E&M / Multivariable Calc / Diff EQ Self Study
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Programs Women earning Engineering/CS degrees, by school
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Programs Deciding between Physics or Engineering
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How Can I Achieve Mastery in Physics?
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Studying GRE for mathematics and for physics
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Courses What classes should I take in high school to prepare for medical school?
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Find Math Tutor: Friendly, Experienced & Affordable
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Studying Dealing with Unreasonable Note Sharing Requests in Class
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Schools Physics at a liberal arts college(among many other concerns)
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Programs Looking for a minor with a Civil Engineering major
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Programs Maximizing Your Robotics Career: Choosing the Right Major and Minors
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Other Should I become the Physics lab coordinator for my university?
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Programs Physics Major, EE Minor: Making the Decision
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Other Feeling Inadequate in Physics: Junior Undergrad Struggles
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Should I pursue this skill? (becoming a mechanical engineer)
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Studying 7th Grade Aspiring Rocket Scientist
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Studying Can I Pursue a Career in Physics with Weak Math Skills and Specific Interests?
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Studying Trying to learn quantum physics on my own
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Career help in Robotics and Mechatronics
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Studying Learn Quantum Physics: Bohr's Atomic Model
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Courses Should I Take Graduate Level Cosmology?
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Studying What should I be studying to better understand the Universe?
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Programs Tips and Advice for Self-Learning IT, Engineering, and Science
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Just to ruffle a few feathers....
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Programs Every website that a Physics Major should check?
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Schools Research sites like MIT News or Scientific American (for a high school student)
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Courses Where Can I Find Resources for Homeschooling AP Physics C?
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Best online QM/QFT courses/tutoring
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Testing Physics GRE Prep - Mechanical Engineering Student | Book Guide
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Testing To focus on general GRE Writing?
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Schools Best major for nuclear engineering in grad school?
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Need career guidance for my masters in High Energy physics
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Courses AP Physics 2 without AP Physics 1?
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Programs Masters in biotechnology after BS. in applied mathematics?
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Preparing for Vector Calculus: What Topics Should You Focus On?
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Courses Deciding Between Calculus I & Calculus w/ Analytic GeometryI
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Schools Math Grad school with only one real analysis course?
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Studying I want to learn a lot about science
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Schools Community College vs. University for Mechanical Engineering
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Studying Starting 2 calculus classes without background in calculus
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Other Combining Physics & Medicine: My Questions & Advice Needed
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Programs Guidance on Future of Physics Degree
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Schools Comparing the good and bad universities around the world.
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Schools Undergraduate level summer schools
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Programs Mechatronics or Computer Science?
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Admissions Can I choose to withdraw from a program after deferring
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Courses Taking Multivariable calc after AP calc AB
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Admissions Recommendations for Medical Physics Ph.D Programs
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Programs Which Science Major Is Most Employable?
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Studying How do i learn derivations and diagrams?
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Testing Which fields in physics are nearly saturated?
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Studying What path should I take to eventually understand QFT?
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Self-learning Special and General Relativity
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How can I improve my learning style in college?
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