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Courses How could I apply electric/electronics to MechE?
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Other How to publish if a mistake is found in a paper
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Schools What Are the Latest Updates on 2016 Math REU Acceptances?
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Programs BA or BS in Physics: Why Does Berkeley Only Offer a BA?
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Schools Studying mathematics in university
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Studying Motorbikes 101: Learn Everything You Need to Know
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Other Has anyone interned with DAAD Rise in Germany?
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DoE SULI acceptances for Summer 2016?
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Programs Double major in aerospace engineering and physics?
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Schools A difficult choice - General Relativity or Dark Matter....
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Can I Get into a Top Ph.D Program in the USA with a European Master's Degree?
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Programs SULI DOE Acceptance Emails Received Yet?
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Studying Studying a vector calculus course in a different way
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Schools Which Universities Offer Funded Physics Masters Programs?
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Other Can You Defer the NSF GRFP for One Year?
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Testing Not sure where I am going wrong with exams
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Mechanical Engineering student about to lose his mind
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Schools Uncertainty about graduate school
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Programs Is it worth it to get a Bachelor of Mathematics after a PhD in Physics?
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Schools Rice or UT Austin Physics Dean's Scholars
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Programs Which choice is best for a Physics major?
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Courses Representation theory or algebraic topology
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Other In my opinion, general education classes are not a waste of time
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Other What should I do after my graduation in physics?
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Courses Should I Focus on Physics or Add a Second Major for Grad School?
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Other Is there a limit on the number of references for a PhD......
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Is calc 1 more similar to calc 2 or calc 2 similar to calc 3
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Other Mechanical Engineering, real-world adv. math applications?
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Courses Take Quantum Mechanics: Can GPA Exception be Applied?
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Math Research Project Ideas Please
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Programs Accepted Into a PhD Program: What Question Should I Ask?
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Schools 18 year olds shouldn't go to college immediately
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Pre-Cal to Calc 1: Which Option is Best?
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Schools Choosing Between Purdue, UVA, and Syracuse for Physics: Insights and Advice
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What should i study for Quantum Mechanics
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Programs Math past Associate's degree courses?
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Calc Physics vs Algebra Physics
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Schools How much grad schools cares about GRE?
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Math Course Options for EE Majors: Maxwell's Equations
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Testing Failed an (actually) easy exam, need study advice
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Schools Major GPA vs cumulative GPA for grad school
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Insights Secrets of Successful Science Projects - Comments
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Schools Finishing undergrad school -- What are my options?
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Programs Undergrad Physics vs Engineering Physics
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Schools MIT university -- Good for both undergrad and graduate physics?
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Courses Shift from biotechnology bs to astrophysics masters
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Courses A Year Since Gen. Chem I, what to review for Gen. Chem 2?
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How Can a Physics Major Begin Learning About the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect?
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Other Narrowness of field of research?
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Schools Looking to enhance my transition from a community college
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Courses Study Physics Easily: Branch Order & Grouping
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Studying Where to study for UG Physics? (from India)
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Admissions Is it common to submit original diploma?
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Preparing for a Career in Heart Surgery: What Classes to Take in 9th Grade?
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What's the best physics branch to start with
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Courses Preparatory courses advice please
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Admissions How much to top physics grad programs care about gpa
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Schools Grad school for Bioengineering with bachelors in CompE?
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Learning electical engineering combined with physics
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Schools Seminar about applying to graduate school - tips?
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Is the Quality of Education in the US Declining?
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Other Comparing Lattice QCD vs QED Research Experience
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Admissions Can You Get Admitted to a University Without Being Able to Afford It?
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Studying Learn QFT: From Sakurai to Group Theory & Beyond
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Schools Anyone have any luck applying to grad school for the Spring?
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Admissions Will HEP Experience Limit My Grad School Options in Theoretical Physics?
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Admissions MIT and Caltech Admissions Policy for International Students
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Testing How to sign up for Calculus BC on your own
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Is this a good undergraduate path for a physics doctorate?
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Programs Is It Possible to Pursue a Part-Time PhD in Physics While Working?
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Programs What are my options with a 2.54 physics major GPA?
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Programs How much physics does EE contain?
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Schools Taking College Physics 2 before Engineering Physics 2?
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Studying About the need of reviewing previous courses
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Programs Has anyone heard back from Caltech for the LIGO summer program?
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Schools Maximizing Success in College Math: Overcoming Doubts and Challenges
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Programs Number of General Electives in Physics Degree - Bachelor's Level
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Schools Graduate School for a non-Physics (Econ and Math) major
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Courses Should I become a mechanical engineer if I'm bad at physics?
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Testing Keep making silly mistakes in exams
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Other Leaving Astrophysics for Econ/Math
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Admissions Inquiring admissions about graduate decisions
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Testing Prepare for College Life with Physics Quiz
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Schools U Penn vs U Kentucky Medical Physics
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Courses Berkeley Courses for an Engineering Physics Grad
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Studying Should I keep studying engineering or take up physics?
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How to become an expert in physics ?
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Admissions How can I become an astrophysicist?
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Paid Internships in Lasers & Electro Optics
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Calculus 1 by Coursera: Is it a Good Course?
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Schools Grad School Abroad: Pros and Cons for Physics Major | GPA 3.98 | REU Experience
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Schools How Can I Secure Acceptance and Scholarships for Mechanical Engineering College?
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Studying Decision Help for Design Engineer: Master's or Something Else?
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Studying Comparing AP Calculus to College Calculus
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Studying Engineering/Physics Prep: Summer Tasks for Success
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Studying What topic should I write about in physics paper?
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Studying How to truly UNDERSTAND physics and not just memorising?
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Studying How would I self teach myself Calculus
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Insights How to Self Study Geometry. Part I: Pure Geometry - Comments
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