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Programs Computer engineering major considering math minor

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How Should a Freshman Physics Major Spend Their Summer?

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Need advice Is it possible in 5 months to do this amount of work?

  • Hierophant
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Cost of PhD: Get Facts Before Making Decisions

  • jaydnul
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Asking Professor for F to Passing Grade

  • caljuice
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Programs Shouldn't engineering majors have as strong of a background in math

  • Minhtran1092
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Programs Undergraduate Major: Engineering vs Math/Physics

  • SkyChaser
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Schools Should I apply for Purdue University?

  • Nerd10
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Programs Which math courses for Math minor with CS major?

  • Jarvis323
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What in the world? Strange way of calculating

  • PhysicsKid0123
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What is the point of academic research in majors like English?

  • ainster31
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Schools What Courses Should I Take for Graduate School in Theoretical Physics?

  • PhysicsWiz4
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Schools Graduate School Applications and Health Problems

  • physicsJay
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Programs Does it make sense to obtain a physics and engineering degree?

  • CosmicDestiny
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Programs Applied or pure maths major goes with Chemistry

  • m.mathaholic
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Programs Quantum computing: major & job prospects?

  • I'm Dumb
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Exchange Semester: Worth the Delay or Graduate Early?

  • Xiuh
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Dual Masters in Math and Computer science?

  • Convergence
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Programs I want to have master degree in physics.

  • Salem Reda
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Programs Government jobs with a CS degree?

  • NextElement
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Chemistry + engineering Or Math + engineering

  • Toonation
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Can you go for a PhD without a BSc?

  • kostas230
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Physics Vs Chemistry for Undergrad

  • Deepuvinod
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Programs Finding a Major for Genetic Engineering & Cloning

  • Nunchi
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Is a Physics Major the Right Path for Me?

  • taraxrose
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How Can I Stay Ahead in Academics at a Top Undergrad Program?

  • accioquote
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Research interest, career plan, academic goal for REU

  • phanhuy93
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Getting involved in physics research in 3rd year as a transfer?

  • Ascendant78
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How Optional are GRE Subject tests?

  • WCL
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Where Can I Find Affordable Distance Education for Physics?

  • uuurrrgh
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Programs Should I Switch My Major from Electrical Engineering?

  • higa2
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Schools What degree should I select when applying for grad school: Masters or PhD?

  • guitarguy314
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Which precal topics should I master before taking Calculus 2?

  • annoyinggirl
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How useful is theoretical physics?

  • jdoggy
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Advanced Physics Mentor: Find a Qualified Tutor

  • moon42
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How can i learn about physics / mathematics after graduating

  • darksilence
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Schools Choosing physics graduate school.

  • rar0308
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Is Taking a Gap Year a Good Idea for Math-Focused Students?

  • pinkfishegg
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What should I include in my statement of purpose for Medphysics MS programs?

  • Lawrencel2
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Good (not elite) School in Boston

  • teroenza
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How Can I Improve My Math Grades from B's to A's?

  • kinof
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Is my Stanford math PhD statement of purpose good enough?

  • chhan92
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What Should a Math Major Do Before Applying for a Master's Program?

  • SMA_01
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Research Proposal Help for PhD in Mathematical Physics

  • sgd37
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Programs Engineering Major Dilemma: Tips & Advice for Future Students

  • RNie
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An internal struggle I'd like information on

  • Sash2125
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Getting into Maths, skipping sequences

  • xaoqweklui
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Need Opinions: Intro to Diff Eq or Statics

  • DocSpringston
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Programs Changing majors from Physics to Mathematics or CS?

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Method to learn electrodynamics?

  • Lakshmi N
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Advice on 2nd Masters or PhD After BSc 1st Class

  • sgd37
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When is the best time for self-study in school?

  • ainster31
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Schools Thinking of taking first year university physics, any advice?

  • Remon
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Programs Physics Degree without A2 maths?

  • jack.cottrell
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Should Graduate Students Attend Conferences?

  • M. next
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How can electrical engineering be self-taught?

  • Success
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Is a career in relativity possible as a permanent faculty member?

  • TomServo
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How Can a Sophomore with a Low GPA Improve and Pursue Planetary Science?

  • lightningmil
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Tips in finding a research topic

  • schrodingerscat11
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Nuclear Engineering from Physics

  • middlephysics
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Schools What to look for in a university as a transfer

  • TheKracken
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Is 24 too old to start undergraduate in Physics?

  • Shing Ernst
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Programs Second Bachelors Degree in Aerospace engineering at age 27?

  • harkkam
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Should Math in Early Education Become an Elective?

  • ainster31
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Schools Best universities in Ontario,Canada for undergraduate Mathematics

  • Vahsek
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Schools Age as negative factor in top math grad school admission?

  • LIFTNAlice
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Hey guys, I'm having a difficult time over here. I think that my

  • Einshteinlover
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Can an Average IQ Person Succeed in a Pure Science Career?

  • PriyankaA
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Is analysis necessary to know topology and differential geometry?

  • -Dragoon-
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From simple scientific computing into beginning development

  • Acid92
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Materials Physics Specialization(Undergrad)

  • heatengine516
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Guidelines on Writing a Math Thesis

  • caffeinemachine
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Schools Preparing for University: Is Chemistry Necessary for Physics?

  • downtime91
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Planning to study in the US for my PhD

  • jhosamelly
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Entering material science from an engineering background

  • musk
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How much of the material (formulas, etc.) do you need to memorize?

  • Ascendant78
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Schools Graduate school MSc. - approaching a professor

  • Renlireb
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Schools When will I receive these colleges' decisions?

  • Success
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Schools Which university to choose? (Canada)

  • Acnhduy
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GPS Info: What You Need to Create Live Feed Website/App

  • alexisaiah
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Trapped - 3rd year ME student & not enjoying school

  • Egavnov
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Undergrad physics program suggestions

  • northerncindy
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Question about biophysics, mathematical biology etc.

  • KCC2
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Interested in Physics, Chemistry and Biology

  • nst.john
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MS vs MA Physics: Boston Univ Grad School

  • Izzhov
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Low Previous GPA and Biophysics Grad-Canada

  • Tigger9
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Is a Theoretical Physics Degree Worth It if I Don't Want to Pursue Academia?

  • JamesClarke
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Help regarding Career with Physics

  • SpaceTime94
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Schools List of All Physics Graduate School Deadlines?

  • Izzhov
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Refractive Eye Surgery: Physics or Electrical Engineering?

  • TheZebra
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Schools Can you suggest me a good college?

  • Success
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Schools Looking for potential Grad schools

  • galactic
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Can I get into grad school with a low GPA?

  • mateomy
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Programs In pursuit of astrophysical degree, need advice

  • kruszec
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What is the point of professors and lectures

  • CosmicKitten
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From Computer Science to Engineering

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