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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?
  • rahaverhma
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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?
  • Samuel Millard
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Teach Yourself Physics: Halliday & Resnick as a Start
  • Andrew Munzer
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Schools Admission into an American University
  • rahaverhma
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Need advice -- how much calc to know for calc-base physics?
  • DPVV
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Studying What is the correct order of all Mathematics topics?
  • Frank Li
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How far am I from understanding this thread: "Is QED nonrelativistic?"
  • davidge
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Programs Has anyone completed degrees without more math?
  • PhysixChick
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Courses Taking continuous probability over discrete probability?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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A question for mathematicians or current math PhD students
  • StatGuy2000
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Programs Is a Physics Major with a Chemistry Minor a Good Combination for a PhD?
  • YoniBE
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Admissions Rejected from everywhere. What next?
  • Austin Daniel
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Other Help, did I make the right choice?
  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Admissions Questions about Applying to Medical Physics Graduate Programs
  • ryrykim
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Other Which Branch of Civil Engineering is Math Heavy?
  • CivilSigma
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Programs How good is this applied math program?
  • Skyline-7
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Programs Aerospace Engineering or Physics?
  • Mulz
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Schools Math Reu Season 2016: Results & Questions
  • n-dimen
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Studying Why do Walter Rudin's proofs in real analysis often seem so elusive and clever?
  • mix34
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Taking Calc 2 and Linear Algebra at the Same Time
  • Mark Wolter
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Admissions Physics PhD: Overcoming Low GPA?
  • adamfh
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Schools Accelerator schools and recently received some offers
  • misteryan
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31, "retired", interested in physics, need guidance.
  • marksyncm
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Other Switching from Finance to Mathematics
  • Arongil
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Courses Learning Physics as 9th grader + precalc test out
  • InventorX
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Programs Which REU should I choose: Caltech or SULI?
  • CassiniDivision
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Programs Anxious About Accepting an REU - What Could Go Wrong?
  • thazard
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Schools Etiquette of writing research poster acknowledgments?
  • CivilSigma
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Programs Applied physics at Rutgers-Newark
  • concernedmartian
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Wolfram Alpha or Wolfram Course Assistant
  • doktorwho
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Studying IQ of 87, still worth pursuing physics?
  • Mulz
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My review of Coursera's "Intro to Mathematical Thinking"
  • UsableThought
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Can I take AP Physics 1 while concurrently taking Algebra 2?
  • Khoi Nguyen
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Is it normal to keep forgetting?
  • Conductivity
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Courses Computational Physics vs General Physics
  • FallenGod
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Schools Admittance into MIT Physics Grad School with an Undergraduate Engineering Degree
  • rileymckeough
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Question about R1 universities in the US
  • StatGuy2000
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Programs Can undergraduates attend workshops?
  • space orca
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Programs Physics PhDs with the most programming
  • spaghetti3451
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Programs Physics or Astronomy undergraduate program?
  • Mulz
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Schools Having Trouble Finding a Math Undergraduate Research Project
  • bacte2013
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Debunking the Myth: Student Life in STEM Fields is Far from Easy"
  • sa1988
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Studying What is your academic reading strategy?
  • trigger701
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Schools What would you do -- summer REU?
  • j_jeff
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Programs What Are Current Issues Whose Answers Lie in Physics?
  • Daine
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Schools Gap Between Undergrad and Grad School
  • Mark Wolter
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Programs What Major Should You Choose for a Career in Space Exploration?
  • Steven Hansel
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Programs Chemistry Major Advice for Struggling Students
  • ravens
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Programs Summer camps in physics/astronomy for 9-12 graders
  • Lonp
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Other Summer programs: engineering or robotics-related
  • Overachiever 2000
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Other How active is the field of Optics in physics and industry?
  • henry wang
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I have no clue what to do with Trigonometry
  • Carson Steele
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Can I pursue a master's in applied mathematics with a Bsc in civil engineering?
  • Abdulhakeem
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Studying Applied math or pure math? + Stats
  • Ericamathstats
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Studying What electronics references do you use?
  • sankul
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Programs Am I a good fit for a physics major?
  • InertiaMan
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Testing Struggling with Statics: Any Tips for Improvement?
  • belvol
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Programs Undergrad Programs in Physics (in English) in Europe or Asia
  • brady maxwell
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Advice on Graduate Studies in Mathematical Physics
  • AXidenT
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Programs Is engineering in chemical biology right for me?
  • Mulz
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Programs What to study if I like both physics and biology?
  • Mulz
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Masters in Weapon Engineering & Ballistics in Finland
  • SANJAY BANDARAM
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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
  • Arman777
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Admissions Academic guidance after graduation with honours (India)
  • Avimanyu Ray
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To What Extent Do You Think Dark Matter Is Worth Researching
  • LukeRussell
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Schools Which Canadian University Offers Better Undergraduate Physics Opportunities?
  • logomyoggos
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Schools Will university live up to my expectations or should I consider other options?
  • DigitalPanda213
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Other Become Proficient in School Physics Problems
  • Isaac0427
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Admissions Got an MS admission offer -- Have some questions
  • random_soldier
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Suggestion for authors who write good papers
  • HAYAO
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Studying How can I prepare for the IPhO/APhO and collaborate with others?
  • PhysicsChemMath
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Schools Study in college or join the US Air Force?
  • Andrehm99
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Other Plugging numbers into my calculator wrong
  • drcne
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Programs MEng or MSc. , but both require thesis?
  • CivilSigma
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What Are the Connections Between the Higgs Field and Spaghettification?
  • Biscuit
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Programs Would this Engineering Physics degree be better than a degree in physics?
  • zachdr1
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Studying Rotating black hole & Hawking radiation research
  • Hiranya Pasan
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Programs AP Stat or AP Bio for a physics major?
  • JoeMom
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Other Undergraduate Research Paper: Physics & Differences
  • Gurasees
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Admissions Hospitalization Withdrawals Effect on Admissions
  • PhotonSSBM
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Admissions Getting prepared for a short-period visit in a research group
  • sams
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Studying Age Impact on Academic Career: German Study & PhD at 30+
  • MedLam
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Programs Conflicted College Student: EE or CS?
  • drcne
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How to continue my studies by not liking physics?
  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Programs Switching Fields: Should I finish the major or just switch?
  • Notorious QED
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Should I learn fluid mechanics or thermodynamics
  • dsf356
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Is it possible to learn Physics Maths without suffering?
  • ThunderLight
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Courses Does a W on a transcript look bad?
  • kregg34
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Schools How did you learn/study programming in University
  • Of Mike and Men
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Studying Where to start physics instruction?
  • Ethan Singer
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Please give me adivice on solid state physics learning resources
  • henrywang
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Courses Teaching quality of Coursera math courses after platform re-design?
  • UsableThought
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Schools University of Zurich Nuclear Engineering
  • JA14
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Studying Missing thing while solving physics problems
  • Arman777
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Dreaming to become a scientist (physicist), can I?
  • Andraz Cepic
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Programs Triple Majoring for MIT/Caltech: Math, Physics & CompSci?
  • MedLam
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