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Schools Dealing with Competitive Dynamics in University: A Scientist's Perspective
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Studying Advice On Self Study Choices for Physics
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Programs Considering a double major in chem and engineering physics
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Studying What is better, Astrophysics or Cosmology?
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Schools How good is the cosmology program at OSU? (Ohio State University)
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Testing Is the Math GRE Necessary for a Physics Program?
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Other Advice from all who have completed an MS Thesis
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Studying How can I effectively memorize diagrams for my engineering courses?
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How to develop a proper base to pursue an MS in Robotics?
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Other Guidance for Undergraduate Research
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Admissions Unsure about accepting PhD offer
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Schools Princeton vs. UChicago Biophysics Undergrad
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How to further metrology study from machine design approach?
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Courses I think I failed my mechanics course
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Insights Niches for Publishable Undergraduate Research - Comments
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Studying What is the most effective way to study?
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Schools What is the best for an experimental particle physicist?
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Schools Interested in learning physics after graduating college
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Schools BS in Econ, back to school sooner than later... Hopefully?
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Where to start learning electronics engineering on my own?
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Courses What other chemistry courses use the periodic table?
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Other Possible tracks during Masters Aerospace Engineering?
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Courses Do I need Physics and Calculus in HS for uni?
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Mathematical topics for high school investigation
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Programs Advice for getting through the physics major?
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Schools Is the Open University Degree in Physics/Maths-Physics Worth It for Hobbyists?
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Courses What mathematics courses should one take for physics?
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Admissions Mathematics PhD Admissions from BS in EE?
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Choose Physics or Engineering: Advice for Uni Students in Auckland
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Admissions CERN Summer Student Program: Boost Your Grad School Application
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Other Exam grades and postdoc positions
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Other Success in high energy theory - supervisors' thoughts
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Programs How qualified would I be for EE as a math major?
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Courses How much maths in my chemistry course?
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Other Decided to switch from engineering to physics
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ChemEng newbie, looking for motivation
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Other What fields of physics are there?
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Studying How to ask questions during lecture/office hours?
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Schools Recommendation for Nuclear Engineering Graduate School
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Other Senior project ideas? - Physics/Engineering
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Other Astroparticle Physics Paper idea
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Courses What Classes Should I Take for Quantum Computing at UIC?
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IB Extended Essay Ideas (viscosity)?
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Programs What is involved in gravitational wave research?
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Mathematical Physics or Standard physics?
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Schools I'm not sure which school to choose....
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Studying Preparing for high energy physics MSc at ETH Zurich and Ecol
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Programs What do you think of this master program?
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Courses Intro to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality or Philosophy: Practical Logic?
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Testing What Are the Best Physics IB IA Topics for Your Internal Assessment?
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Other Overcome Challenges & Become a Theoretical Physicist at 13
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Courses Which Arts Options Best Complement Honors Physics?
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Studying How Do You Evaluate Theories and Physicists in Theoretical Physics?
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Schools Graduate school applications: am I shooting too high?
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Courses Math vs. Physics: Choosing the Right Path for Graduate Studies
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Programs Majoring in Physics or Engineering can prepare you in both subjects?
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Schools Graduate schools with Planetary Sciences
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Other Where can I find some hard physics problems? (Mech/EM)
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Other What are the upcoming growth areas in physics?
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Other How does research work, as far as facilities are concerned?
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Courses Numerical Linear Algebra or Modern Algebra
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Studying Interesting programming project in physics -- ideas requested
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Schools Catching Up in College: A Math and Science Student's Dilemma
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Other Email Request: Join Research Group?
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How many hours to study for quals?
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Testing Calculus II Exam points question
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Schools Harvard vs Stanford: Which is Best for Physics?
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What math to take alongside Physics 3 Thermo and Waves
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Good method for studying boring and mnemonic stuff?
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Wanting to go into medical physics
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MHB Sal Khan Founder of Khan Academy
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Studying How can I improve my ability to work with proofs?
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Programs Thoughts on Cornell's Applied and Engineering Physics
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Admissions Have MS admission offer but still waiting for other Unis
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Programs Can anyone tell me how to make a career doing astrophysics courses?
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Portions of Calculus to Review for Intro. to Prob & Stats
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Studying Best place to learn langrangians?
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Courses MMath vs. MPhys Theoretical Physcs
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Schools Can I Handle the Challenges of Studying Physics or Engineering at University?
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Schools Does it matter to graduate school how many schools attended?
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Other Where should I start with computer science as a high school junior?
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Testing GRE Physics Score Calculation Explained
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Courses Want to switch to physics from engineering in undergrad
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Courses Publishing School Project Report?
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Programs Which Degree Best Integrates Physics, Math, and Non-Clinical Biology?
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Nuclear Engineering: PhD vs. Masters for reactor design
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Schools How seriously will colleges take non-AP classes?
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Calc 2 is punching me in the chest
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Programs Undergrad Education: Is It Important for Physics PhD?
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Programs Is the ivy league education worth it for a physics major?
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Admissions Can a Student with a 3.5 GPA and Hyperhidrosis Thrive at MIT?
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Other How/where to explain grade discrepancy in job applications?
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Programs Graduate degree program in Physics [from UG in India]
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Medical Physics Education Advice
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Preparing for Physics GRE: What to Expect?
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Studying Not doing well in a class -- Teacher is abusive. help please
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Other Want to study higher level engineering
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Is a Master's in Carbon Management Enough to Pursue a PhD in Geophysics?
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Getting a real understanding of general relativity
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Programs Medical Physics Internship Program for Students
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