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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?
  • stratz
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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?
  • pitbull
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Courses Intro to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality or Philosophy: Practical Logic?
  • JoshGuthrie
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Testing What Are the Best Physics IB IA Topics for Your Internal Assessment?
  • MPZ
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Other Overcome Challenges & Become a Theoretical Physicist at 13
  • Thinkaholic
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Courses Which Arts Options Best Complement Honors Physics?
  • JoshGuthrie
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Studying How Do You Evaluate Theories and Physicists in Theoretical Physics?
  • Silviu
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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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How to train to become a faster learner
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Programs Majoring in Physics or Engineering can prepare you in both subjects?
  • Jessica Valverde
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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)
  • Socrates
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Other What are the upcoming growth areas in physics?
  • Ian Baughman
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Other How does research work, as far as facilities are concerned?
  • diligentExplorer
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Courses Numerical Linear Algebra or Modern Algebra
  • Ian Baughman
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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?
  • Arij
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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?
  • physics user1
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Wanting to go into medical physics
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Sal Khan Founder of Khan Academy
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Studying How can I improve my ability to work with proofs?
  • Arnoldjavs3
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Programs Thoughts on Cornell's Applied and Engineering Physics
  • Kevin Davis
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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?
  • stephen8686
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Testing GRE Physics Score Calculation Explained
  • Silviu
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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
  • pierce15
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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
  • CrunchBerries
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Programs Undergrad Education: Is It Important for Physics PhD?
  • SpaceRocks
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Programs Is the ivy league education worth it for a physics major?
  • Nicolas Beltran
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Admissions Can a Student with a 3.5 GPA and Hyperhidrosis Thrive at MIT?
  • BillyBones
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Other How/where to explain grade discrepancy in job applications?
  • Sirsh
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Programs Graduate degree program in Physics [from UG in India]
  • Quantum Aravinth
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Medical Physics Education Advice
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Preparing for Physics GRE: What to Expect?
  • Silviu
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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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Need help to begin research on M-theory
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Studying What's wrong with my study habits?
  • pruxxia
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What is the optimal age to pursue a math degree for career change?
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Testing Improve Speed for AP Calculus Exam | High School Student
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Schools Is Stony Brook a good choice for physics undergrad?
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Schools Physics REUs 2017: Have You Heard Back?
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Programs Suggestions for PhD in Quantum Gravity?
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How do I not worry about my test score after turning it in?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Other A module choice between Cosmology and Fluid Mechanics....
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Programs Optics Program or Physics Program (w/ optics concentration)
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Schools Can I take College Algebra and Trig at the same time?
  • Alex Salazar
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Admissions Oxford DPhil interview in Physics when your background is ridiculous
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Schools Cosmology/Strings or Astroparticles
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Admissions Can I get into a graduate physics program without a Bsc degr
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Need Ideas on Where to go For a Physics Internship
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Programs How Can I Best Prepare for a Physics Degree in High School?
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Style for references and bibliography
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Schools Medical Physics Program: Duke or Georgia Tech
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Which Engineering Field is Best for Space Exploration?
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Other Doing a physics Masters after a CSE Bachelors
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Physics or mathematics master for mathematical physics?
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Schools MS/PhD in Physics for Working Professionals: Advice for 57-Year-Old Applicants
  • ShadowBritt
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Programs SULI DOE Acceptance Thread Summer 2017
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Im 12 and want to learn quantum and astrophysics
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Studying Is Struggling with Novel Physics Problems Normal for Undergraduate Students?
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Courses What math do I need for undergraduate level physics?
  • Tynezz
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Courses In your experience, is E+M harder than dynamics?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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How to interact with lecturers non-awkwardly?
  • henry wang
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PhD research to industry question
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Admissions Masters Thesis vs. Non-Thesis vs. Independent Study
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