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A 3-semester hour Master’s tutorial (M.A. Math)

  • Shackleford
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Help Needed: Struggling Engineering Student in Physics 1

  • joker2014
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Programs How do you know when a major is not right for you?

  • E7.5
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Schools How to cope with the workload of college?

  • smart_worker
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Preparation for Upper Division Physics (general advice in doing well)

  • phazon100
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Problems to work alongside IIT Classical phys. lecture videos

  • tridianprime
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What mathematical backgrounds is needed for cosmology?

  • ivan.jpg
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Worried that I might fail Physics 1

  • Astrometry
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Schools Preparing for College - Guidance

  • interhacker
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Schools What courses needed for molecular biology grad school?

  • set
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Schools Is this a bad idea? Transferring to a not so good college oos

  • TheKracken
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Failed my two semesters of biology

  • risingabove
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How is math education in the US structured ? Pre algebra , calc etc

  • urbano
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Schools Grad School Admissions for Physics with Low GPA

  • thomsm10
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What are some good computer/electrical engineering classes to take?

  • sloan13
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Summer Math Study for Engineering Grads

  • typer91
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What to expect in 8-week calculus course 1 summer

  • TheKracken
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What makes an engineering program good?

  • sloan13
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Contacting Professors for PhD in Biomed Eng/Mats Sci w/BioMat Focus

  • ducky
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Why is William & Mary ranked so low?

  • interhacker
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Making the article available on arXiv before submiting to journal

  • wmac
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Should I Double Major in Mathematics and Physics?

  • BHL 20
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How to be prepared for calculus 2?

  • TitoSmooth
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Partial Differential Equations vs Linear Algebra

  • JPOconnell
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Multi Scale simulations on windows 7 32 bit Computer

  • allamsetty
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Struggling with Quantum Mechanics Prep for Cambridge Summer School?

  • niko_.97
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Schools Engineering Grad School Questions (Non Eng. Undergrad)

  • EternusVia
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Funded master's programs in Germany

  • johnqwertyful
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Schools Transfer out of a state University or Community College

  • Thinker301
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Schools How high a GPA is necessary for grad school?

  • interhacker
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Differences between Engineering and Physics?

  • Toblerone1496
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Programs What are the Best Undergraduate Majors for a Premed Student?

  • sunny79
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Graduate classes during undergrad?

  • Same-same
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Educational Path to QM and QM Occupations

  • Tristan Barrow
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Overcoming Study Anxiety: Tips for Mastering Technical Courses

  • Mépris
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Good intro resource for VASP/Computational Physics

  • pascal12
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Preparation for research as freshman/course rigor comparison

  • playoff
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Programs Want to pursue a Physics Degree Please advise

  • ian_dsouza
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Should I Pursue a BS in Physics After a Finance Degree?

  • hyiq528
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Mathematical and physical concepts in nanoscience

  • WolfgangPaul
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Usefulness of higher math courses for EE/communication

  • Gauss M.D.
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What should I do in bachelor's if I want aerospace in master's?

  • PhysicoRaj
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Is General Physics II harder than General Physics I?

  • sheldonrocks97
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Programs Chemistry major: Organic Chemistry Seems Boring plus more rantty stuff

  • Toonation
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What Free Algebra eBooks Are Available for Self-Teaching?

  • kq6up
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Physics undergrad, something else graduate

  • tolove
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Schools I am puzzled what to do before college placements?

  • Jitu
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Grad student in physics, want to transfer, want to know my chances

  • calibi-yau
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What sort of professionals work in nanofabrication?

  • gsmith
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Ms in physics after b.tech in ece

  • manoj_rgukt
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To master mathematics for physics

  • Reedwan
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Astrostatistics or Astroinformatics?

  • koh94
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Schools Strategizing my grad school path

  • i_like_4
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Should I take Number Theory or Abstract Algebra

  • Jarvis323
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What should i do to improve my english communication skills?

  • smart_worker
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Schools University of Edinburgh Physics Assessment Assistance

  • nucNawaf
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UG EE. Anything valuable I can learn this summer?

  • PrincePhoenix
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FE Exam. Questions on Study Materials and New Format

  • Jynx18
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Programs What Math Courses are Needed for an Aerospace Engineering Degree?

  • ry2ncz
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Aeronautical Engineering in China

  • interhacker
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Civil vs Mechanical vs Electrical Enginnering which should I choose?

  • thedailyshoe
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Advice on how to spend my gap year?

  • Fizicks1
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? Ultimate informative literatures ?

  • AlwaysThinking
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Best next step for tackling quantum mechanics?

  • Agrasin
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Programs Is a Dual Degree in EE and Math a Good Idea?

  • sheldonrocks97
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Can I reasonably expect a decent low-level job with a BSCpE?

  • Nick O
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Can actuaries benefit from analysis?

  • bobby2k
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Classical Mechanics or General Physics?

  • sydrnyc
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Physics Guidance for a maths student

  • ShakilasSalafi
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How to become a Physicist in India?

  • cptjacksparrow
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Schools Grad school and career questions from an aspring astrophysicist

  • cwbullivant
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Programs Physics & Computer science double major in 4 years?

  • Ritzycat
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What do you think of the "Don't get good grades" advice?

  • Nikitin
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Chemical Engineering and physics?

  • TheKracken
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Schools Is a Degree in Engineering Physics Viable for Graduate School?

  • htaMandPhysics
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Calc 1, Chem 1, Physics 1 in one semester

  • jcardoso
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Bad" Test-Taking: Can You Understand Material & Still Perform Poorly?

  • Dr.Mobius
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The suffers that great mathematicians had

  • drake
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Statement of research interests help

  • Khashishi
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Engineering Physics: Moving Forward After Setback

  • marshmallows
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Computer vs. Electrical Engineering

  • sloan13
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Astrophysics + (Computer Science or Computer Engineering)?

  • jspoerl2
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Need Interest in Technology to Become Computer Programmer?

  • kyphysics
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Introduction to Scientific Simulation class?

  • Shinaolord
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Women in Engineering - advice from a dad

  • eedad
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Physics Undergrad to Material Science & Engin. Grad

  • ducky
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Automation and experimental work

  • safkjldfk
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Schools Grad School Application: Assessing My Chances

  • godzillabill
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Schools Do Extra-Curriculars and Internships matter for grad school?

  • interhacker
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Research topic for dual energy x ray absorbtiometry (dexa)

  • chavena
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Helped someone do well in a class

  • johnqwertyful
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Something that puts everything into quantum computing

  • 1832vin
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Wrecked a circuit board doing an institute project:Who should pay?

  • marellasunny
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Masters or PhD program in engineering physics

  • Fluxy
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Accepted in the Master of Arts in Mathematics program

  • Shackleford
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Roman vs. Greek letters for variables

  • oneamp
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Is more than 1 PhD a waste of time?

  • PNutMargarine
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