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Where Should I Start Learning Electrical Engineering?
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What Are the Best Resources for a 15-Year-Old Interested in a Career in Physics?
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Nuclear engineering at Texas A&M
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Chemical engineering first year student
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How to study Theoretical Mechanics?
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Undergrad research professor choice
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I'm Great at Theory but Suck at Application? Am I cut out for EE?
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Testing Physics GRE Preparation Resources
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Should I Pursue a PhD in Engineering Despite My Lack of Motivation?
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Is it Weird I Find Physics II easier than Physics I?
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Studying Balancing reading the textbook and working problems
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Terrible experience in first integration (lebesgue) class
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I have a question about neuroscience
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Unranked/low ranked graduate programs in theoretical cosmology/hep-th or astro?
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What Steps Should a Freshman Take to Become a Theoretical Physicist?
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Is my whole physics career a joke?
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Do you know what are these physics-I-lab devices?
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Schools Nervous about Grad School and Recommendations
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Summer program for undergraduates
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Additional prerequisites for General Relativity
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Physics or Engineering? Deciding My Path
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Precalculus topics necessary for Calculus
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Getting into Physics: A High Schooler's Guide
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Where Can a Freshman Physics Student Find Summer Internships in Europe?
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What type of math should I study to prepare for computer science?
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B.S. in Computer Engineering, M.S./PhD in Technical/Engineering Physics?
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Help Deciding on Spring Classes
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Do I stand a chance as a physicist?
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Learning derivations versus solving problems
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Schools Is this an appropriate list of Grad schools for me?
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How to improve test taking / Figuring out life? Get out of Limbo
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Can you bring a dependent abroad for Ph. D.?
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Is This Spring Schedule Too Challenging?
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Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project Ideas
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Best path for studying physics and computer science
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Schools Which US universities do I stand a chance to pursue a PhD?
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Schools Classes to take to prepare for physics education grad school
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Is this Spring Schedule Too Difficult?
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Schools Useful Computer Programming for Astrophysics concentration in Grad School
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Losing Confidence with Grad Apps for Physics :/
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Testing Sending a Poor Physics GRE Score
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Dealing with burn out in undergrad
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Guide to learning mathematical physics
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Testing Missed My Physics GRE Signup, What To Do?
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Interested in Computer, Mathematics, and Physics?
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Schools Good undergraduate universities for physics?
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Computer Engineering to Aerospace: My Messy Situation
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Acquiring low grades whilst studying hard
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Schools Brown University Math vs. Applied Math
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Automotive/Avionic Mechanical Engineering?
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Is Taking AP Physics in High School Worth It?
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Math Research in Undergrad Fun? Worth it?
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Prepping for first "Modern Physics" Class
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Is It Burnout or a Sign to Change Your Major?
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Is Studying Physics in Brazil or the US the Right Choice for Me?
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Should I Take More Math Courses for Grad School in Physics?
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Why Can't I Solve My Homework Problems Alone Anymore?
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Schools Applying for grad school years after finishing undergrad
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Correlation between Test Scores and Academic Success
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I just want to be able to read physics equations
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When does Computer science get interesting?
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What are the alternative career options in astrophysics besides research?
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Optimizing Course Load for UT Austin Transfer: Diff EQ, Calc 3, and German 2
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Does course load matter in final semester?
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Can Someone "Rank" Math Course Progression?
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Schools Gaining Tenure: Impact of Coursework on Hiring Decisions
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Double Majoring in Math & Physics - Should I Take Diffy Q's?
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MHB Advice Needed: Majoring in Computer Engineering & Minoring in Math
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Physics? Astrophysics? Engineering? I don't know what to do
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Programs Double Major in Computer Engineering and Physics?
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Programs Is it possible to pursue a career in nuclear physics without getting a degree?
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Prep for MS: Tips & Strategies to Get Ready for Grad School
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Math, Physics, and Engineering: Bridging the Gap
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Surviving a classroom math class? (As opposed to an online one)
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How essential is non-commutative algebra in theoretical physics?
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Programs Double Major Physics/Math vs. Physics Major/Minor in CS
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How do researchers typically come up with their first research topic?
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Experimental Physics: My Life, Career, Education?
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Schools Graduate School: "I want to do it all"
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How to know more about the frontiers of modern physics research?
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8.05x: a free Quantum Mechanics Course from MIT
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Researching Reputable Graduate Programs for MS in Applied Physics
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Programs CS vs. Mechanical Eng - 2nd degree
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What Are Good Electives To Take During Undergrad? (applied mathematics)
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Best physics subfields for job prospects?
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Progression in Mathematics for Physics
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Methods on getting a high mark with a hard marking teacher?
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Schools How to prepare myself for college?
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Path to follow to learn maths and physics this year before school (sept 2015)
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Programs Master's without related bachelor's degree?
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Schools Computational Fluid Dynamics in Physics Graduate School
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Should I Switch from Theoretical Physics to Physics for Practical Applications?
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M.S. Mechanical Engineering in Mechanics vs Robotics/Controls
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Strong letter of recommendations
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Goldwater Scholarship: Applying as a Sophomore - Any Advice?
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Schools Looking for grad schools in string theory/quantum gravity
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Curiosity about contemporany Physics
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What other computer skill do I need to learn?
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Programs What after a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Doubts of an aspiring Theoretical Physicist
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