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What would a design prototype research paper look like?
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Other What do most Electrical Engineers end up doing? Is this degree right for me?
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What Engineering Path Should I Choose for My Career?
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Programs REU Opportunities for International Students in Theoretical Physics
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Some questions on strange things in online courses
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Planning on studying math for the college entrance exam, help needed
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Studying Self-Studying Physics in 8 months for a University Entrance Exam
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Is University reputation considered when I am applying for a PhD in Europe?
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Why Is Calculus Personal for Me?
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Studying What universities for studying Aerospace Engineering in UK?
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Physics PhD 5 years after ME undergrad
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How Can I Stand Out in My Mechanical Engineering Major?
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I'm searching for a theme for my matura project
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Looking for practice problems for "Method of Images" for charges
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Programs What minor complements a physics major?
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Is it possible to do advanced physics online?
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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?
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Programs Universities for Research in Dynamical Systems of Fluids
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What is required to become a mechanical engineer
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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
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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?
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Summer 2024 Internship in Aerospace Engineering in Europe
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Need a good link to learn V=IxR for my grandaughter
  • yungman
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What are the best physics lingo/starter pack/staples? (websites and resources)
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Other Can't take physics my first year
  • scribkibs
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Courses Maths or Physics: Which Degree is Right for Me?
  • Lunct
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Guidance on Pursuing a Master's in Theoretical Particle Physics
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Courses Could points be taken off for not factoring?
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What should I do before taking my Statics course (ME major)?
  • Mohmmad Maaitah
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What Were the Hardest Math Subjects When Starting Physics as a Bachelor Student?
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Programs Is it too late for me to get into Physics?
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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?
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Admissions Graduate school admission chances
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Studying About how much time should it take for me to finish an undergrad problem set?
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Tips for preparing for Physics final exams?
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Programs Postdoc in Particle Physics with a PhD in Nanoscience Nanotechnology
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Getting into an engineering career with no degree...
  • AimaneSN
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Programs At a disadvantage for hiring with BA math, MS Mech. Eng?
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Courses How much Chemistry should I take to prepare for Biophysics PhD?
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Admissions PhD in CSME/Computational Physics/Biophysics from maths background
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Admissions Need advice regarding my admissions prospects for graduate school
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Other Can I Study Physics? A-Levels, GCSEs & University
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Courses Help choosing modules for electrical engineer - electronics degree
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Looking for learning resources for Computer Operating Systems
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Studying How do I overcome learning plateau?
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What is physical applied mathematics?
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I could really use some help picking my optional module [GameDev]
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Self-teaching Physics 1, 2, and 3 using MIT Open Courseware
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Courses Should I Retake Physics 1 Before Taking Physics 2 After Learning Calculus?
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Other I want to leave my country for further studies and life
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Insights How to Study Mathematics - Comments
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Programs Cal Poly SLO vs a UCSB Physics Undergrad
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Programs In need of advice: How do I become a mathematician?
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Can I Pursue MSBioPhys with a BEEE Background?
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Courses What should be my ESL syllabus for teaching physics for baseball?
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Studying Advice on self studying material
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Admissions Getting into a top tier Physics PhD Program with a Masters Degree
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Studying How to self study Physics and Mathematics
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Admissions Independent Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Math exams
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Admissions Need advice on how realistic my graduate school prospects are
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Studying Which Oracle SQL Certification Should You Pursue?
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What are decent to good graduate Physics Programs in the UK?
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Other Wind Tunnel Research at a Community College
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Admissions So Should I Pay my Tuition for Next Semester?
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Programs What is an appropriate way of asking a professor for a project?
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What are your thoughts on self-studying Goldstein?
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Admissions Should I Pursue a PhD in Physics with an Engineering Background?
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Other Engineering Physics vs Pure Physics
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Admissions PhD Application in Physics: Age, Immigration, 2 PhDs
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Truncated Octahedron formulas -- How to publish an article?
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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
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Studying Programming is coming to me but I forget how I solved the problem...
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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?
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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
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Admissions What are my chances for PhD in physics after my MSc physics?
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Other Math Help for Physics Undergrad: Advice Needed
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Other Should I Take Extra Courses During My PhD in Cosmology for Future Careers?
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I finished a 50 hr C++ course, what next?
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I can't find a PhD in theoretical physics after 6 months of trying
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Schools Which colleges in India are best for physics and/or mathematics BSc MSc and PhD?
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Sources to study computational materials science
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Overcoming English Difficulty to Learn Physics
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Schools Top School, Low GPA, Good CV -- Grad School for Theoretical Physics?
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Courses I want a PhD in Physics, having a Bachelor in math
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Programs Physics Bachelors in Europe taught in English
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