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Need help to begin research on M-theory
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Studying What's wrong with my study habits?
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MHB 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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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?
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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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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
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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?
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Courses In your experience, is E+M harder than dynamics?
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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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Other Sharing published work on free websites
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Studying Learn How to Study Physics: Tips & Advice
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Studying Which Physics Topic Should You Explore for a Deeper Understanding?
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Programs Looking for Advice for Next Round of REUs
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Schools What's a good way to graduate highschool early?
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Teach Yourself Physics: Halliday & Resnick as a Start
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Schools Admission into an American University
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Need advice -- how much calc to know for calc-base physics?
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Studying What is the correct order of all Mathematics topics?
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How far am I from understanding this thread: "Is QED nonrelativistic?"
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Programs Has anyone completed degrees without more math?
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Courses Taking continuous probability over discrete probability?
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A question for mathematicians or current math PhD students
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Programs Is a Physics Major with a Chemistry Minor a Good Combination for a PhD?
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Admissions Rejected from everywhere. What next?
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Other Help, did I make the right choice?
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Admissions Questions about Applying to Medical Physics Graduate Programs
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Other Which Branch of Civil Engineering is Math Heavy?
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Programs How good is this applied math program?
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Programs Aerospace Engineering or Physics?
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Schools Math Reu Season 2016: Results & Questions
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Studying Why do Walter Rudin's proofs in real analysis often seem so elusive and clever?
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Taking Calc 2 and Linear Algebra at the Same Time
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Admissions Physics PhD: Overcoming Low GPA?
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Schools Accelerator schools and recently received some offers
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31, "retired", interested in physics, need guidance.
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Other Switching from Finance to Mathematics
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Courses Learning Physics as 9th grader + precalc test out
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Programs Which REU should I choose: Caltech or SULI?
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Programs Anxious About Accepting an REU - What Could Go Wrong?
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Schools Etiquette of writing research poster acknowledgments?
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Programs Applied physics at Rutgers-Newark
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Wolfram Alpha or Wolfram Course Assistant
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Studying IQ of 87, still worth pursuing physics?
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My review of Coursera's "Intro to Mathematical Thinking"
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Can I take AP Physics 1 while concurrently taking Algebra 2?
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Is it normal to keep forgetting?
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Courses Computational Physics vs General Physics
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Schools Admittance into MIT Physics Grad School with an Undergraduate Engineering Degree
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Programs Can undergraduates attend workshops?
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Programs Physics PhDs with the most programming
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Programs Physics or Astronomy undergraduate program?
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Schools Having Trouble Finding a Math Undergraduate Research Project
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Debunking the Myth: Student Life in STEM Fields is Far from Easy"
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Studying What is your academic reading strategy?
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Schools What would you do -- summer REU?
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Programs What Are Current Issues Whose Answers Lie in Physics?
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Schools Gap Between Undergrad and Grad School
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Programs What Major Should You Choose for a Career in Space Exploration?
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Programs Chemistry Major Advice for Struggling Students
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Programs Summer camps in physics/astronomy for 9-12 graders
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Other Summer programs: engineering or robotics-related
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Other How active is the field of Optics in physics and industry?
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I have no clue what to do with Trigonometry
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Can I pursue a master's in applied mathematics with a Bsc in civil engineering?
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Studying Applied math or pure math? + Stats
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Studying What electronics references do you use?
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Programs Am I a good fit for a physics major?
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Testing Struggling with Statics: Any Tips for Improvement?
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Programs Undergrad Programs in Physics (in English) in Europe or Asia
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Advice on Graduate Studies in Mathematical Physics
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Programs Is engineering in chemical biology right for me?
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Programs What to study if I like both physics and biology?
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Masters in Weapon Engineering & Ballistics in Finland
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Studying Advice on reading an entire physics textbook in one semester
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Studying Learn Cosmology: Beginners Guide to Friedmann Equations
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Admissions Academic guidance after graduation with honours (India)
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To What Extent Do You Think Dark Matter Is Worth Researching
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Schools Which Canadian University Offers Better Undergraduate Physics Opportunities?
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Schools Will university live up to my expectations or should I consider other options?
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Other Become Proficient in School Physics Problems
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Admissions Got an MS admission offer -- Have some questions
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Studying How can I prepare for the IPhO/APhO and collaborate with others?
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