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Is Participating in Research as an Undergrad Worth It?

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Should I Take Notes in University?

  • hacker804
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Nuclear Engineer Looking into High Energy Physics Detectors

  • Phoenix Baldez
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Schools Is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Good for Physics Majors?

  • anubodh
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Schools Physics major taking a 1 year break between undergraduate and graduate school?

  • majormuss
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How Can I Effectively Self-Learn Algebra II and Trigonometry?

  • Tyler133
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Hello everyone, I have a question to ask about becoming a physicist

  • K.A.Linh
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Mathematics Major: Career Options for a Frustrated Physics Student

  • UUCCO
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Schools Master in Quantitative Finance before going to physics Grad School?

  • edenstar
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Programs Would physics or math be the best choice major?

  • ankyy88
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Is full month break enough time to learn?

  • unsung-hero
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What does "not suitable" mean? [for a mathematics journal]

  • the_m-theorist
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Should Americans Pursue Post-Graduate Studies Abroad?

  • gfd43tg
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In your education system, is physics closer to maths or to chemistry?

  • Gruxg
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One Physics MS semester left - what courses to take?

  • blaughli
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Schools Will colleges [specifically MIT] see my achievements?

  • unsung-hero
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Only took one upper-level QM course.

  • Vannay
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Content for Algebra I/II and Precalculus and Trig.?

  • kyphysics
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Best way to learn algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus

  • Blackwinter
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Self Learning Calculus From the Beginning

  • ecoo
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Engineering Physics to Robotics/Electrical Engineering

  • ShawK
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Struggling with Newton's Second Law Equations

  • TehCylons
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Need research ideas: combining optics and visual arts

  • Tyler James
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Interested in Computer Science, not Engineering

  • Rocket50
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Interested in Experimental Physics, but no background what to do?

  • bluechic92
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Programs Give some suggestions about minor

  • HTT
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Deciding Between Calc 1 and Trig 1 in College

  • Tyrion101
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Got 12/24 on assignment—how to improve study approach

  • find_the_fun
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How to think of an interesting and useful calculation to do

  • bjnartowt
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What level of classical mechanics should I study next?

  • Alg0r1thm
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Best Way to Learn Introductory Signal Processing

  • andryd9
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Switching to Engineering after Undergrad

  • Falcon9
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Nuclear Science and Technology For doing research in Controlled Nuclear Fusion

  • FrancisClinton
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What does a theoretical physicist actually do at work?

  • Hertz
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What are the research opportunities for a PhD in astrophysics in Qatar?

  • Navami V
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Programs New "Freshman" Physics (BS) Major

  • TylerCutts
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What are some great science experiment ideas for a school project?

  • lightbender
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What CS courses should I learn first with no background?

  • Math10
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Should I re-do the BS in physics or get an MS?

  • sdlfksajlf
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Did anyone else strongly dislike QM?

  • jbrussell93
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What should physicists know to excel in neuroscience?

  • paalfis
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Aerospace Engineering Student: Advice Needed

  • hawk071054
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How bad is this? Can't get reference letter from top researcher

  • nonequilibrium
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Programs Do internships exist for people with Bachelor's degrees?

  • Summetros
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Is solving problems the best way to learn a subject?

  • smashueatu
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Schools How much will a failed course sabotage my grad school applications?

  • N_Z_Q_R_C
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Schools GPA issue for US graduate school

  • Ravi Mohan
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Useful skills/math courses in condensed matter physics

  • playoff
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Schools Schools Accepting Engineering Tech for MS in Engineering?

  • 7055
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Learning quantum mechanics from Gottfried's graduate textbook

  • TomServo
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Schools Choose College for Environmental Engineering: U of Wisc or U of Minn?

  • Ialrai
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Extended Essay Ideas -- F1 Racecar Aerodynamics?

  • Ananya
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Strong letter of recommendation

  • thegreenlaser
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Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers

  • amenhotep
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Online versus traditional engineering classes

  • wired nuts
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Should I Focus on End-of-Chapter Problems in Kleppner & Kolenkow?

  • Ghost117
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Is there a point to being a theoretical physicist?

  • B3NR4Y
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How to manage time during semester to study something extra you love

  • drake
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Solid state ultrafast spectroscopy - a good research direction?

  • chill_factor
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How to improve organization of math on a page?

  • OrigamiCaptain
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Astrophysics Education: High School Courses for Astrophysicists

  • Aren Lampman
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Advice on transition from associates to bachelors

  • Imurhuckleberry
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Schools Going to graduate school for physics or back to undergraduate for engineering?

  • troytroy
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How can I transition from engineering physics to biophysics?

  • Darshil_IITB
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Struggle learning fluid mechanics

  • Megaman223
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How are you supposed to "Study" physics?

  • martinlematre
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Is there a more effective way to study physics?

  • ChrisPhysAcc
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Schools Can I Access University Libraries Without Being a Student?

  • gezibash
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Options for Pursuing Physics Degree While Working Full-Time

  • Elnazar
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Quantum theory books for a middle school student with algebra 2 background

  • pbosley
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Schools Indian Colleges offering B.Sc Physics (H)

  • ManishR
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Can Sealed Felony Charges Affect Teaching Opportunities?

  • Rosebud
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Schools Questions about physics and mathematics majors in college and courses?

  • petormojer
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AP Statistics and AP Computer Science

  • kevinshen18
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Is Continuing with a Physics Major Worth It?

  • Ein12
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Did you know all of this in the 7th grade?

  • Simon = Mc2
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Why do problem sets take me so long?

  • wishyouwell
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Studying Buying textbooks as opposed to borrowing these

  • highflyyer
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Multiple Choice for Physics Courses

  • Anele
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Programs Switching from music education to physics with limited math background

  • Alymarie993
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Programs Calculus 3 or LA/DQ to help decide a major

  • TheKracken
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Why do I forget math concepts and struggle to build intuition?

  • danielquell
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Becoming a Physicist: US Universities for High School Student from India

  • anubodh
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Schools Choosing between Oxford, Lancaster, Bath, and York for physics and maths

  • starvingautist
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Programs Conversion of physics degree to meng in aerospace

  • Phyll999
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Options for Physics Majors After Graduation

  • MrPunk44
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What topics are covered in computer science courses?

  • preceptor1919
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How to define t² when writing quantity and unit notation

  • epsilon
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Schools How to get scholarship from a leading university?

  • ShayanJ
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Taking graduate level courses as an undergraduate.

  • sunny79
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Programs CS degree without probability and statistics courses—job prospects?

  • Rosebud
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Transfer options in the LA area?

  • JayArpeggios
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How do I know if its me or my study habits?

  • Ritzycat
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