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Health Physics Course: Freshmen Welcome!
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Relevant General Education Courses?
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Does your university have a water park?
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Where would I bet better as an undergrad? UK or US?
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What Should an Inquiry for a PhD Position in Scandinavia Include?
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Schools Which university out of RMIT and La Trobe is best ?
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Instrument Error or Standard Deviation
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Programs Is one semester of quantum physics enough for a math major?
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What to study after Quantum Mechanics?
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Schools Is taking a break before grad school a good idea?
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Ideal advisor wary of my lack of knowledge in biochem....
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Chances of Acceptance to US University with Strong Physics Program
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Schools University of Toronto and university of British Columbia
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Schools Research in materials science for physics grad school
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Should I apply for PhD / and what are my chances?
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Programs Can an ME Technology degree be upgrade to an ME degree
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In military, need online courses
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Programs Majoring in Physics: Career Opportunities Without Graduate School
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Need help setting a career path for the Space industry
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Physics and Engineering Undergraduate workload.
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What is the best physics studying blueprint ?
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Do Maths Journals not seriously consider papers by engineering students?
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Which Universities Have Liberal Admissions and Financial Support for Masters?
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Why do I keep messing up on my math exams?
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Coursework that will best prepare for fusion physics
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Engineering Physics: Job Market & Graduate School Info for HS Seniors
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Which [Aerospace] subject should I focus on to study for the future?
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Continuing in Academia: Physics or Computer Sciences?
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What type of EE should I pursue?
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Can one succeed in university solely through hard work?
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Admissions Applying for a Masters or a PhD as an international student
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Math III cambridge as a bsc physics
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Undergrad Applied Math + Computer Science or Computing
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Can I Get Into a Top PhD Program Despite a Few Bad Grades?
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Branch of study: geology + chemistry + mathematics
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Schools Physics College that I can get in to
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Schools College-level STEM competitions, fairs and olympiads
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Programs Switched careers, physics major advice
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Rocket: Learn Rocket Science for NASA Student Launch Initiative
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Testing Best physics school i can get into with my current GPA/SAT score
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How accurate is PISA at determining "smartness"
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Rough Draft of Statement of Purpose Physics PhD
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What experiments should I choose for my third year Physics degree?
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Book on gamma functions with applications in Quantum Mech.
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Studying Reading Physics Books: Learn How to Understand Successfully
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Sources to learn about Rocket Science?
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Can You Succeed in Engineering with Just an Associate's Degree?
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Course selection: Functional Ceramics vs Principles of Metal
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What do REU programs want to hear in personal statements?
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Need help finding the right gradschool/program
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Is going for a second masters worthy?
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I need support, I'm in a rougher patch than usual
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Best background for computational and quantitative biology
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Improving Academic Standing: Tips for Preparing for Physics Exams
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Trying to understand why I am studying physics
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Looking for a Book on Relativistic Quantum Mechanics?
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Quantum Field Theory Online Courses?
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Schools Summer project at top US/European university
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What are some creative project ideas that combine Maths and Computer Science?
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Testing Invalidation of physics GRE scores?
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Should I transfer from Georgia Tech to Cornell for Physics
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Studying What are good (cheap) physics books for noobs?
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Pilot Course: What to Study for Commercial Pilot
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What to study to become a mechatronics engineer?
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Materials Science or Applied Physics
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Electrical Engineering or Physics
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How to Recover After Failing a Class in College?
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Paying for school (Physics scholarships)
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Physics B.S.: Deciding Field for PhD
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Need Help With Plane Geometry? Learn More Here!
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Is popular science important when studying Physics?
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I want to study applied mathematics on my own
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Schools Physics at liberal art college or engineering college
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Programs What degree will help me understand and change the world through science?
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What Physics and Math Should You Study for M-Theory and the Multiverse?
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Reaching skill level for Mathematical Research
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Still not on a good start for Gen Chem 1 lab....
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Which is Better: ETH Zurich or KTH Royal Institute of Tech.
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Programs Choosing a second major with physics
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Programs Need Some Advice On Majoring Mechanical/Aerospace
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What to study to become an inventor?
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Calc 2, Linear Algbera, PHY 1, Design class and Gen Chem 2, bad idea?
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Most realistic school I can attend for Medical Physics?
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Any recommended summer school for high energy physics?
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Academic Guidence- Considering Gradschool
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Ever wonder what professors do in faculty meetings?
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Schools How Can I Change How Universities Perceive My Application?
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MPhys Degree in UK for US Grad School: Advice Needed
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Late Submission Penalty Discussion
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Schools How many faculty should a grad school have in my subfield?
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Can I self-study quantum for pGRE?
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Programs Should I pursue a degree in mechanical engineering?
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Is a Master's Degree in Power Engineering Worth It?
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Master of theoretical physics in Europe: ETH vs. ENS vs. LMU
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Advice on PHY PhD School Selection for Husband and Wife
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How to get better recommendations in view of Phd?
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Which Math Electives Should a Sophomore Chemical Engineering Student Choose?
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How badly would my grades from 9 years ago hurt me?
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Reference wanted: surface and interface
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Cosmology - Is it a smart choice?
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