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First Time w/ Bachelor's Level Class Load Question

  • EnlightenedOne
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Jobs in astrophysics & aerospace engineering

  • Phycisists
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Worthwhlie to Obtain Masters Before Phd

  • fauxMulder
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Solving Physics Problems: Modern Physics Course Tips

  • austim14
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Programs Double degree in physics/visual arts unwise?

  • jebii
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Schools Selecting a College (Physics undergrad)

  • htaMandPhysics
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Budding Astrophysicist: Answers to Your Questions

  • Oj973
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Schools Graduating in summer or fall, what are my options for grad school?

  • lants
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Making the Right Choice: Deciding Between Physics & Computer Information Systems

  • noman.rasheed
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Good book on particle dynamics

  • ShakilasSalafi
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How can I handle a bad situation with course prerequisites?

  • SwaggyP
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Graduate work in Particle Theory and Biophysics ? Possible ?

  • goblu91
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Decided on Nuclear Medicine. Physics perspective needed

  • leigh87
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Admissions Will a poor undergraduate research topic affect graduate admission?

  • myranaira
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2 questions -- How best to learn? How much to study?

  • Phycisists
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Advice needed on how to handle 3.5 week calculus 1 course

  • aaron416
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Any Benefit on waiting to take physics for math?

  • TheKracken
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What Makes Accelerated Trig Courses So Difficult?

  • Rackm248
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Programs Medical Radition Science, Radition Therapy Degree

  • leigh87
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Programs Am I naive to be working on a STEM degree at 20?

  • Blackwinter
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Study aerospace technology in univ (civil engineering)

  • Phycisists
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International Master in Space Engineering at TU Berlin, Germany

  • olga.homakova
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How to find research that interests you

  • Alastair
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Why Am I Struggling with Physics and Maths Despite My Efforts?

  • emanresuu
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Resources for Research on Spacesuit Design

  • nmanphysics
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What Topics Are Explored at Science/Math Camp?

  • Gnomie27
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MSc Automobile Engineering Research Projects

  • sidnark
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Schools University of Physics(in Europe)

  • ghost313
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Programs How much physics is a math major required to take?

  • TitoSmooth
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Biomedical engineering to biomechatronics?

  • Jarfi
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Programs Double Degree: Is It Worth the 6 Year Commitment?

  • AEharley
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Applying to MIT from Mexico: Advice and Resources

  • Frigorifico
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Schools Which countries offer affordable options for engineering grad school?

  • preceptor1919
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Which Course Schedule Balances Work, GPA, and Graduation Time?

  • thinkcentre12
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Economics with Physics or MechEng

  • AEharley
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Thesis topic in wireless power transmission

  • RMIT
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Self-Study Physics: Get Resources & Books for Success

  • NeoXx
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What's Wrong with Schools These Days?

  • Farmtalk
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Schools Year off from school OR Community College?

  • Etienne
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Going into Physics from a non-Physics background

  • MathewsMD
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How much studying is enough for persuing TF

  • Phycisists
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Overcoming Dyslexia in Learning Math for Physics: Tips and Resources

  • Incognito310
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Math or Physics for 3d graphics/simulations

  • malignant
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Should I Study at UABC or SDSU for a Future in Physics?

  • Etienne
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What should I read to get ahead?

  • Wakarimasen
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Physics after bachelors in Computer/Information science

  • sagarbhathwar
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MS in Quantum mech after Electrical and Electronics Engineering?

  • sagarbhathwar
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Schools What's the highest level of math that math majors take at college?

  • Math10
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Programs Mathematics major for Microbiology

  • bacte2013
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What do you do when writing a dissertation and research papers conflic

  • rwooduk
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Admissions Getting admission in Phd with a 3 year Bachelor Degrre?

  • anandsingh
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Schools Generally, when do you have to apply to University?

  • Hierophant
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Should I memorize all the derivations in QM?

  • Zerkor
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International Research Opportunities

  • HBDPHYS
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Studying Which is more important for understanding physics: math or physics?

  • Phycisists
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Prerequisites for Spivaks Calculus/Diff Geo, etc.

  • TheKracken
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Is there a negative stigma with applied physics

  • fequalsma
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The 15 Best Kinematics Videos You'll Find on Youtube

  • tjmiller88
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26 Year old father contemplating pursuing MED

  • Joker485
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Should I take calc 3 and differential equations or EE 254 and EGR 265

  • adaxial
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Studying in Germany and then coming back to the US?

  • zonova
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Help with research in Chaos theory

  • xdrgnh
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Is this course taken after Differential Equations?

  • Math10
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Mature student/returning to school

  • momof4
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Schools Electrical engineering courses for grad school

  • Fluxy
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Help With Research Paper And Avoid Plagiarism

  • connorp
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Need Help Determining Math Prerequisites of Contact Mechanics

  • megatyler30
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Going to school for chemical engineering

  • Ritzycat
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How do I succeed in math on my own?

  • Hierophant
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Admissions What should I do between graduating and applying for PhDs? (UK)

  • gboff21
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Freshman schedule help: advanced physics & chem? calc3/lin.alg/diff.eq

  • raddian
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Physics vs Mechanical Engineering?

  • jouncey
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Difficulty Imagining things a possible setback?

  • interhacker
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Should I be a Mechanical Engineer or a Chemical Engineer?

  • Sol1061
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Controls VS. Communications (EE)

  • perplexabot
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Understanding physics conceptually

  • gimak
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Dissertation guidance -- Non-linear Diff. Eqs and Photosynthesis

  • wel
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Engineering Specialization - Advice Needed

  • MechEngJordan
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On becoming theoretical physicist

  • Hossam Halim
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Schools Is the University of Maryland's Physics Program Right for You?

  • gimak
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Schools Mathematics (also Physics) and university life

  • phmat
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What options are available for pursuing a PhD in computational physics?

  • Jakeness
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Should I take Calculus IV as a 4 week summer course?

  • treebeard
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Math student want to study physics

  • kahlid
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Schools Which French Universities Have Strong Physics Departments?

  • rakeru
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Interesting book explaining the principle of least action in detail

  • Isolde
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Programs What kind of degree (maths or physics) is more suitable if one's objec

  • phmat
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Letter of Rec 2 years after doing research with a prof?

  • Hercuflea
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What can you do with a Masters or something in math

  • ineedhelpnow
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Hard decision to be an engineer --

  • Engineer2Be
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Worried about taking Calc II (life story/rant/cry for help)

  • 7.62x51
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Is my Schedule too Much to Handle with Work Study?

  • sheldonrocks97
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Schools The summer between graduation and graduate school - Preparation?

  • MPKU
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Should I Take Another Summer Course?

  • dalex4991
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Schools What classes do you take in college to become a mathematician?

  • Nerdydude101
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Programs Want to pursue degree in physics

  • gaurangparkar
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Pros & Cons of a Ph.D in Biotechnology

  • Syed Ammar
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How Can I Improve My Note-Taking Skills for Science and Math Courses?

  • bacte2013
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Programs Online Degree Programs: Pursuing a BS in Mathematics

  • L.Newton
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