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Help - How am I doing in maths and science?
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GRE unofficial vs. official scores
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Schools University Course: Engineering or Physics?
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Programs Changing Major from Business/Accounting to Physics?
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Staying at the same school for Undergrad, Masters and PhD in Math?
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How difficult is quantum optics lab?
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What Does a Quantum Physicist Actually Do?
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Schools Can graduate students survive solely on university funding for living expenses?
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A Masters in Physics after a Bachelor's in Enginnering
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Quantum Superconducting Circuits Class?
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Is the Tanter book a good starting point for learning real analysis at home?
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Is a B.S in applied math employable?
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Programs How competitive are US terminal master's degree admissions?
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Difference bewteen B.A Physics vs B.S Physics
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How can I learn about quantum physics as a high school student?
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Which IB science course should I choose: Physics, Chemistry, or Biology?
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What are my chances to be accepted in a PhD Physics program?
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Studying Why are older math and physics books thinner than modern ones?
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EE to AE Grad Studies; Aerospace/Defense Industry
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Programs Robotics and Mechatronics Degree Useless?
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Programs Thinking of dropping my math major
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Learning integrals and derivitaves in pre calculus.
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Electricity Safety: AC & DC Current Limits for Intro Physics Labs
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Hard to find materials engineer jobs with MS in Physics?
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Math level to solve Irodov Problems in General Physics
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Electromechanical Engineering?
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Physics program, Ryerson or York?
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Question about Physics Teachers/Professors
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Why am I struggling with abstract math and how can I improve?
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Schools Graduate school rankings and non-academic jobs
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Programs Should I go for a physics degree?
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Interested in PhD but no research experience
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Schools Does distribution of grades matter when applying to grad school?
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Should I learn Algebraic Topology?
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Programs Failing a non-major(ish) physics course
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Switching ME to EE: Is It Possible?
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Aspiring Engineer but no technical skills
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Programs Masters after a degree in Physics
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Transferring from Community College to University: Balancing Course Load
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Overcoming Academic Struggles: Coping with Exam Stress and Self-Doubt
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Programs Transferring Question Regarding Major
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Re-Learning Math: A Comprehensive Approach
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How to understand Feynman's Lectures on Physics
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Extra Credit Worth Selling Your Soul?
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Should I learn Programming or learn to build things?
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How screwed will I be my Freshman year?
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Schools Is it alright to take two years off after high school?
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Learn Physics from Basics: Ground Up Guide
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Is It Feasible to Complete My Bachelor's Thesis in 60 Days?
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Anyone applied for summer 2014 internships/fellowships yet?
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Summer 2014 reu please share and comment
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Classical treatment of statistical mechanics
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Differential Geometry for General Relativity and Yang-Mills Theories
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Radiation therapy research ideas?
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Engineering Internships: academic research vs. industry
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Programs Got a Math Minor. Where should I start?
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Applied Mathematics, or Physics undergrad?
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Masters in theoretical physics/high energy physics
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Programs Mathematics foundation for degree in Physics
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MIT vs Princeton vs Wisconsin vs UCLA for plasma phys.
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Exam results bad:How do I build momentum for the rest of the exams
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Transitioning from ChemE to Chemistry: Weighing Job Opportunities and Passion
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U Chicago, Cornell or UIUC for experimental condensed matter physics?
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YouTube chanel -wich is best examples,explaination for understandig?
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Guidance on approach physics and mathematics
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B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Engineering - Mistake?
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Is Physics the Right Career Path for Me?
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Schools Is it difficult at Texas A & M to switch majors withing the college of
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Testing Further topics to satisfy my curiosity.
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How many of you guys are transfer students?
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Schools How do graduate schools judge part time graduate applications
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Schools What Are My Career Options After a Physics Degree?
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Taking good notes fast - on computer? By hand? software?
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How to Ask for Research Opportunities with Your Professor
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Schools Choice for undergrad college and grad school as a physics major?
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Importance of CS in future courses and programs
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Where Can I Find a Translated Copy of Einstein's Paper on General Relativity?
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Ask a Professor from another school
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Schools Should I Pursue Science or the Arts in College?
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Preparing for Physics Qualifying Exams: Tips and Strategies for Success
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Schools Should I Retake Physics I at University?
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Do I just stop worrying about my performance?
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Help in choosing 4 upper division physics classes.
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What does it mean to be good at math ?
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Any Univeristy offering PhD in Building/Designing/Creating some stuff?
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How to get 100% in Physics course?
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Ever had a point where you wanted to quit?
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Accelerated Master's Program VS Phd
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Opportunity of physics scholarships
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How to break up with a professor.
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Does physics get more interesting?
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Linear algebra vs. classical mechanics
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Programs Cannot get a math major because of technicalities
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What makes undergraduate research publishable?
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Wisconsin or Michigan for nuclear engineering (fusion) PhD?
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Difficulty level of upper div physics classes?
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Should I Study Mining Engineering or Physics?
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Navigating a Failing Research Project: Tips and Strategies
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Schools The Difference Between Sub 3.0 and 3.0 GPA for Grad School
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Electrical Engineering vs Physics vs Computer Science
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