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Schools College Guidance: Struggling with Math & Physics in College
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I love biology and physics but I'm not sure what to study
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Difficulty of question asked in PGRE exam
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Do you invite parents to Masters Thesis?
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Avionics Programming Learning Materials?
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Advice for Overcoming Low Points in Academic Career
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Options for working as a programmer alongside studying
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Additional Math Classes for Physicists | Marshall
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Realistic math dreams for a nontraditional undergrad
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Admissions Can a chemistry undergrad go to condensed matter physics?
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Possible to Specialize in General Relativity?
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Best source(s) to get a great grasp on forces/Newton's laws?
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Is it normal to feel depressed about leaving undergrad?
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Where I can check if my formula is new?
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Difference between Astronomy and Cosmology
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How's UC Santa Barbra undergrad in term high-energy physics?
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Harsh grading or not? Argue with prof?
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How to prepare for the Calculus BC and Physics C Exam?
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What does GCE (UK) involve (A-levels)?
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Math courses beyond undergrad requirements
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Quantum Computing and Math prequisities
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Is a W or a C worse for a gen Ed?
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Current Topics in Theoretical Physics for Your Graduation Thesis
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Mind says Engineering, heart says Physics Don't know what to do
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Where to Start with Cosmology: Recommendations for Self-Study
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Materials: scientist vs engineering (research wise)
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Help with College Physics: Newtonian Mechanics & Vector Math
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How Can Beginners Effectively Start Their Physics Journey?
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Getting research experience after graduation?
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Career in research in physics after 14 yrs in IT
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Other Physics professor denies climate change
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