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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)?
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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?
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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...
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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?
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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?
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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
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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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Programs From CS bachelor graduate to new physics bachelor?
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An engineering degree is NOT easy...big reason for this
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Chem Eng Masters: Major for Chemistry/Phys or Chem/Mech?
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Insights How to Self-Study Calculus - Comments
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Admissions Profile evaluation for astronomy Phd applicant in the fall 2023 cycle
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Other Advice wanted for self-directed aerospace research as a sophomore
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I need sources to learn about dynamic systems
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Admissions DOE SULI Advice For Biology Background - Renewable Energy Development
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Other Should I Pursue a Thesis Topic That Doesn't Initially Interest Me?
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I'm interested in physics but have no idea what path to take (14 years old)
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Other Math Olympiad Advice Please (I will be 13 years old next year in 9th grade)
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Requesting Resources and Animations to understand Solid State Physics
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Studying Physics intrigues me but Math makes more sense. What to study?
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How deep does thermodynamics go? And how much would a chemist know?
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Other Yahoo! News: Community College units not transferring in California
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Studying Comparing Candidate Theories of Quantum Gravity
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Quantum Workforce Elements, Toolbox for QIS Programs at Universities
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Admissions Switching from grad quantitative psych to physics: is it possible?
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Schools I need help choosing my undergrad physics school please
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Optimal study schedule for physics and math major
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Programs Should I major in Physics & Astronomy or Physics & Math?
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Schools Can I still be competitive at a small school?
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Studying How Hard is a Master's in Physics at SJSU?
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Other Extra Year of Study for Graduate Physics Research: A Possibility?
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Other Do I need a physics degree to get into a physics graduate program?
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Programs My Story: Physics Undergraduate Struggling to Graduate on Time
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Admissions Applying for PhD despite very weak undergraduate GPA
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Programs What's a good way to integrate nursing into physics?
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At a Crossroads Between STEM Majors (narrowing interests)
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How much statistical mechanics is enough for a physicist?
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Where Can I Find Free Resources for the Wiesen Mechanical Aptitude Test?
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Admissions Can I cancel a physics PhD visit day, after they've booked my flight?
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Studying Starting a Blog After Leaving a PhD Program: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges
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Courses PhD in Physics after getting my MS Physics in the US
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Supplemental topics for precalculus
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Mechanics for High School Students: Building a Robotic Arm
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Schools University recommendation in California for online BS math degree
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Admissions SULI 2023 Acceptance: Share Your Story
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