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Programs Advice for majoring in theoretical physics
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Prerequisites for John Taylor classical mechanics
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Studying Book recommendations to start learning programming for project Euler
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Need to cut back on the time I spend self-studying each Intro Mechanics chapter
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PhD in Physics/Astrophysics: Benefits & Challenges After 30
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Studying Am I Challenging Myself Too Much in Math Learning?
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Courses Quantum optics for graduate students
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What are the two different senses of since and how are they used?
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Studying Should I take up electrical engineering or computer science?
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Switching from Biology undergrad to Physics grad....
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Choosing Physics or Electrical Engineering
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Studying What's an effective way to study so that it "sticks"?
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How much of first year Intro physics do you remember?
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Courses Is Pure Mathematics required to be a top-tier Physics student?
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Programs Evaluating Physics Master's Programs
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Other Becoming anxious since my paper was submitted to journals
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Best way to self-teach Electrical Engineering and Embedded Systems?
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Your advice to first-year PhD students
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What Are Suitable Bachelor Thesis Topics in Quantum Physics and Algebra?
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What are the most common problems/regrets that undergrads have?
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Programs Software Development Degree vs CompSci Degree
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Programs I want to enroll in a beginning programming course
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Schools Physics Research Project Ideas, College Level
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Undergraduate modern physics and condensed matter physics courses
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Courses Is Engineering Physics 2 Worth Continuing Despite Challenges?
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Physics for scientists & engineers by serway 6th edition
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Jan 2002 PHY4 past paper's marking scheme(Edexcel)
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Can someone give me hard thermodynamics problems?
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Other Postpone Senior Year to get Better Grades to go to a Competitive Grad?
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Studying My thesis supervisor resigned....
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Courses Edinburgh, Imperial, Oxford, Cambridge....?
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Other Is this a conflict of interest? (reviewing an article)
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Other Is the IJCAA a Reputable Journal for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research?
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Studying Is there any association of people studying Maths?
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Admissions Ideas on Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship
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Courses How useful is control theory in computational neurosciences?
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Studying Theoretical Physics Study Path (it's about tetrads....)
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Testing I’ve just accepted that I’m a C student at this point
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Balancing Learning Theory & Problem Solving: A Student's Guide
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Other Does prestige of school matter for post-graduate research positions?
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Studying Is Richard Feynman's Teaching Style Hard to Follow?
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Resources/sites for online courses
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Why I Love Physics: A Personal Reflection on the Fascinating World of Science
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Courses Precalculus -- Updating my knowledge
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Griffiths & University Physics by Young & Freedman
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Admissions Do I have a chance at doing a physics Ph.D. in quantum ML?
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Can I manage to do both: Computer Science and Research in Physics?
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Other Article 26 Backpack News & Resources: Spring 2022 Newsletter
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Courses Is skipping a semester a terrible idea in academia?
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Studying I feel I have lost it. How do I be dissolved in studies again?
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Schools College Decision Debate -- Purdue, Penn State or Illinois for Engineering?
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What is the IB curriculum and its Benefits?
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Understanding Physics and Maths Terminology for Self-Study
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Which Undergraduate Degree Path is Best for Fluid Dynamics and Plasma Physics?
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Studying What are the prerequisites before studying biophysics textbooks?
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Comparing Physics Programs at UofM and UMD
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Testing How do you study for an exam if the professor who is taking this.......
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Studying Do I need to learn more math as a physics autodidact?
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Is a nuclear engineering minor worth an extra semester?
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Programs Help Understanding the PhD Application Process
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Other Is not getting a 1st a red flag in academia?
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I have a question about learning Computer Science if someone could help (OSSU)
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Other Undergraduate thesis topic ideas in medical physics
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Programs What Is a Doctor of Engineering Degree and How Does It Work?
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Studying How can I improve my studying for better test grades?
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Cracking Exams: Overcoming Knowledge Gaps for Intro QM
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Programs Certificate and Degree in the same field?
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Programs Distance/Remote Masters in Computer Science while working before PhD
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Testing STEM students with high GPAs (3.3+), how do you study for university?
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Other How to efficiently post questions related to paper material?
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Admissions Should I forget about grad school?
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Admissions European PhD Application Rules: Incomplete Degree Programs from Poland
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Other Short leave of absence with the NSF GRFP?
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Other NSF grant strategy advice for my 2-year school
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Preparing for a Quantum Computation Course: Superconducting Qubits
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A question about exam problems for Engineering students
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Schools Is UIUC worth it when having to pay-out of-state tuition?
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Admissions Chances with a Low/mid GPA but high PGRE and research experience
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Programs Computational neurosciences: what to expect contentwise?
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Studying Inquisitive studying bad for short term success and good 4 long term?
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Courses Is it necessary for theoretical physics students to take a course in PDE?
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Admissions Research experience for physics grad school application
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Programs Studying Physics Abroad: UMich vs Weizmann Institute
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Admissions Dropped out for 5 years -- What are my chances at Grad schools?
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Can one do mathematical physics and theoretical physics at the same time?
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Zangwill Modern Electrodynamics Lectures?
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Mathematical prerequisites for general relativity
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Studying Balancing Theory and Applications?
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Studying When to check the solutions during self-study?
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Admissions Is it realistic to go from an undeclared major to a comp sci major?
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I hate my vibration class (vent)
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Other Why do I perform badly at the Informatics Olympiad?
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Starting a bachelors degree at 23 (should I be worried?)
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Studying Struggling to teach myself math and physics
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Admissions Win a Davidson Institute Fellowship: Unlock the Potential of Your Math Project
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Schools Help to find best high school in the US to become a theoretical phyicist
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Schools Which University is Better for Studying Theoretical Physics in the Netherlands?
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Ph.D. Physics Student Seeking Summer Research in Canada
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Help me use my library of textbooks to form a study plan
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Wanting to study energy in the human body
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