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Other Mechanical drafter moving to electrical engineering

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Admissions Comments on PhD Statement of Purpose

  • thematrix1101
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Other PhD physics prospects with 3.47 GPA and senior thesis experience

  • MustySponge
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What would a design prototype research paper look like?

  • al4n
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Other Is electrical engineering right for brain-computer interface research?

  • pozykepler
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What Engineering Path Should I Choose for My Career?

  • Mario123
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Programs REU Opportunities for International Students in Theoretical Physics

  • jv07cs
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Some questions on strange things in online courses

  • Florian Geyer
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10-month study plan for college entrance exam with 10 math questions

  • tetsuro1
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Studying Self-Studying Physics in 8 months for a University Entrance Exam

  • Slimy0233
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Is University reputation considered when I am applying for a PhD in Europe?

  • Slimy0233
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Why Is Calculus Personal for Me?

  • OldDogNewTricks
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Studying What universities for studying Aerospace Engineering in UK?

  • user079622
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Physics PhD 5 years after ME undergrad

  • Myers3x
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How Can I Stand Out in My Mechanical Engineering Major?

  • Ali sulieman
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I'm searching for a theme for my matura project

  • cyberspacy_
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Looking for practice problems for "Method of Images" for charges

  • gunjanaga
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Programs What minor complements a physics major?

  • Zack K
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Is it possible to do advanced physics online?

  • oldmember
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Other Name omitted from Professor's research paper- What should I do?

  • Michael13
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Studying Good resources to learn physics?

  • alyssoide
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Programs Universities for Research in Dynamical Systems of Fluids

  • recmvp
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What is required to become a mechanical engineer

  • hgtrreds
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Admissions How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting into a PhD Program in Engineering?

  • Zeze
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Introduction to Modern Astrophysics -- What are the prerequisites?

  • JLowe
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Studying Should I first study the math or math and physics at the same time?

  • TGV320
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What do physics majors in university study after physics 1 and 2?

  • Jaccobtw
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How do you actually take maths notes so that it’s not in vain?

  • Garvett
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Is a Low CGPA a Deal Breaker for Grad School Admissions?

  • Hassan Raza
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How should I choose and begin learning about certain research fields?

  • Alistarco
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Is it normal for a student to get frustrated learning a coding language?

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Re-Learn Math for Physics Olympiad

  • zero00
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Studying How should I do calculations as an Engineer?

  • Mohmmad Maaitah
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Admissions Who should I pick for my third letter of recommendation?

  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Is math really that important to do physics?

  • Avaro667
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Summer 2024 Internship in Aerospace Engineering in Europe

  • Sas
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Need a good link to learn V=IxR for my grandaughter

  • yungman
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Other Can't take physics my first year

  • scribkibs
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Guidance on Pursuing a Master's in Theoretical Particle Physics

  • Florian Geyer
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Courses Could points be taken off for not factoring?

  • C5F8576
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What should I do before taking my Statics course (ME major)?

  • Mohmmad Maaitah
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Struggling with infinite series and convergence tests in physics

  • Maclaurinssadism
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Programs Is it too late for me to get into Physics?

  • Awadh
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What Should I Do After Completing My Physics/Math Double-Major BS Degrees?

  • opperator
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Programs Switching from Law to Integrated Circuit Design/Semiconductors at Low Cost?

  • Intel 8008
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Admissions Graduate school admission chances

  • maverickca77
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Studying How long should it take to complete an undergrad physics problem set?

  • aissam
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Preparing for Physics 200 final exam at Athabasca University

  • ktsa
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Programs Postdoc in Particle Physics with a PhD in Nanoscience Nanotechnology

  • Fernando Rios
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Programs At a disadvantage for hiring with BA math, MS Mech. Eng?

  • insupliquitous
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Courses How much Chemistry should I take to prepare for Biophysics PhD?

  • XcgsdV
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Admissions PhD in CSME/Computational Physics/Biophysics from maths background

  • asfhjkjhasfhk
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Admissions Need advice regarding my admissions prospects for graduate school

  • Fabes124
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Other Can I study physics at university without A-level physics?

  • blaire
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Courses Physics or mechanical electives for electronics engineering degree

  • bigmike94
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Looking for learning resources for Computer Operating Systems

  • shivajikobardan
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Studying How do I overcome learning plateau?

  • shivajikobardan
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What is physical applied mathematics?

  • nicolegeogery
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Choosing an optional module for second year Games Development

  • ProgMori
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Self-teaching Physics 1, 2, and 3 using MIT Open Courseware

  • Physics-aspirant
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Courses Should I Retake Physics 1 Before Taking Physics 2 After Learning Calculus?

  • C5F8576
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Other I want to leave my country for further studies and life

  • shivajikobardan
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Insights How to Study Mathematics - Comments

  • micromass
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Programs Cal Poly SLO vs a UCSB Physics Undergrad

  • SphericalCow
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Programs In need of advice: How do I become a mathematician?

  • Eveeeeeelynzzz
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Can I Pursue MSBioPhys with a BEEE Background?

  • arkiv
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Courses What should be my ESL syllabus for teaching physics for baseball?

  • cloa513
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Studying Advice on self studying material

  • Yashbhatt
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Admissions Getting into a top tier Physics PhD Program with a Masters Degree

  • ForTheBit
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Studying How to self study Physics and Mathematics

  • Slimy0233
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Admissions Independent Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Math exams

  • KedarMhaswade
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Admissions Need advice on how realistic my graduate school prospects are

  • vilshyk6
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Studying Which Oracle SQL Certification Should You Pursue?

  • shivajikobardan
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What are decent to good graduate Physics Programs in the UK?

  • wyattbohr
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Other Wind Tunnel Research at a Community College

  • SphericalCow
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Admissions So Should I Pay my Tuition for Next Semester?

  • YoshiMoshi
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Programs What is an appropriate way of asking a professor for a project?

  • f3sicA_A
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What are your thoughts on self-studying Goldstein?

  • rajsekharnath
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Admissions Should I Pursue a PhD in Physics with an Engineering Background?

  • amoonaa
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Other Engineering Physics vs Pure Physics

  • SphericalCow
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Admissions Will a physics PhD program accept me with an existing PhD in nanoscience?

  • Fernando Rios
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Truncated Octahedron formulas -- How to publish an article?

  • JohnPython
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Other Is a Master's in Physics Enough for a Tenure Track Position?

  • Fernando Rios
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Second year Physics student reading list questions

  • jqmhelios
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Studying How to remember the logic used when solving programming problems

  • shivajikobardan
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What are free online resources for very basic physics?

  • cloa513
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Schools Which Canadian university should I go to for physics undergrad?

  • blueballoon
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I'm sick of research and I haven't even started my career yet lol

  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Recommendations for study materials to prepare for undergrad Physics

  • rajsekharnath
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Admissions What are my chances for PhD in physics after my MSc physics?

  • Astroparticle
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Other How can I improve my math skills for a physics degree?

  • astrofanatic
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Other Should I Take Extra Courses During My PhD in Cosmology for Future Careers?

  • Raeed777
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I finished a 50 hr C++ course, what next?

  • shivajikobardan
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I can't find a PhD in theoretical physics after 6 months of trying

  • guinador97
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Schools Which colleges in India are best for physics and/or mathematics BSc MSc and PhD?

  • Abhikamya M S
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Sources to study computational materials science

  • planck999
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Overcoming English Difficulty to Learn Physics

  • Slimy0233
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