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Learn About Ancillary Statistics & Their Role in Education
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Other Guidance with lab-report structure
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Admissions Grad School Admissions: Which do I Bother With?
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Should I study Analysis before Linear Algebra?
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Studying I have some epic math goals and creating a study plan
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Schools Calculus vs Calculus for Engineers (The community college only has the former)
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Admissions How Can I Enhance My Statement of Purpose for a PhD Program?
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Schools Can I recover from this poor performance in my 5th semester?
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Other Never too late Man earns PhD in Physics at 89
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Other How can I know I'll be a good engineer?
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Schools University Search for a Physics Major
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How to cite text from a reference without ambiguity
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Do I take these PhD red flags seriously?
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Admissions Including High Energy Theory as a field of interest in my SOP?
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Math (online) test at university level for non-student
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Studying Advice on how to study for university
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Programs Physics vs Engineering for Solid State Research
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Courses Differential Equations Are Eating Me Alive
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Studying Regarding learning from Griffiths
  • rudransh verma
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Studying Methods to improve my skills in studying papers
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Hardest content to learn for AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
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How to get admission into Master's in Astronomy after electrical engineering
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Programs What are my chances at Physics PhD programs in the USA?
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Concerns about my MSc Physics applications :((
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Courses Are mathematicians and physicists obsessed with index notation?
  • Forever_searcher
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Courses Taking 5 UD math courses in a single semester - nuts?
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Other Can a Physics Graduate Successfully Transition to Nuclear Engineering?
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Mathematics for computer science
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Programs What are some good graduate programs in the Physics of Complex Systems?
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Admissions Va Tech Admissions: Selective or Not?
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Other Should I Upgrade Graduate Certificate Into Second Masters Degree?
  • YoshiMoshi
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Struggling in my freshman year of Physics at university
  • aspiringastronomer
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Courses Should I retake Real Analysis I?
  • Josep
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Courses Should I take a group theory course before QFT?
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Other Aerospace Engineering: A 21-Year-Old's Guide to College
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Solving Electric Field Vector Problems Using Gauss's Law
  • mohammed
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Studying How far can I get if I stick to self studying physics?
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Studying How to keep track of the latest results in your field?
  • kelly0303
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Studying Help How do I raise my GPA? I have a full schedule with hard classes
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Other Looking for advice about my career....
  • Mr.Husky
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Admissions Statement of Purpose for Physics Masters Degree Application
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Studying Advice for a Self-Studying AP Physics 1/2 Student?
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What are some recommendations for a math and physics topic in high school?
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Courses Precalculus and secondary math study resources
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Studying Maximizing Your Focus and Concentration: Tips for College Students
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Courses Learning Parallel Computation as a particle physicist
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Courses Is Dropping Out of a GR Course a Smart Move for a Future PhD Applicant?
  • Haorong Wu
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Admissions Classic schooling questions [bachelor's]
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Programs Grad prospects of a current International Senior in HS
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Where can I take a general physics course 101 at online?
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Masters in physics with a bachelors in liberal arts
  • steve12456
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Programs Maths vs Physics degree for theoretical physics
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Other Working in a biology lab for a physics/biophysics major
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Studying Build Physics Intuition: Solve Phys Mech Problems Easily
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Insights Corrections to MIT Open Courseware: Systems of Varying Mass
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What is the process of QM studies? (Not a simple question)
  • Adrian Lee
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Studying Self-study for math and physics or sticking with school material?
  • Lisastronomy
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Most Fundamental or Important Class for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • cgreeleybsu
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Courses Preparation for an applied math career
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Schools Which College Should I Choose for Physics: UF or Cornell?
  • AtlasB
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Enrolling in a Graduate Physics Program with an Architecture Degree
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Programs How to pursue a physics grad program with a math degree?
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Admissions Asking my prospective PhD supervisor about funding status
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Recommendations on introductory reading to ionosphere phenomena
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Programs Can an Electrical Engineering Degree Lead to a Career in Astronomy?
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Other How to become an amateur physicist
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Admissions Can I change my major from "physical geography" to "math"?
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Admissions Continuing formal education after an abrupt stop
  • PiEpsilon
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Online ME or AE Program for Active Duty Military Service Members
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Courses Physics education PhD then MSc Physics
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Programs Study in Canada or the UK to become a physicist?
  • Brianna
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Courses What do I do to catch up on Physics 1?
  • reby062001
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Studying Seeking your suggestions on my upcoming undergraduate course workload
  • july21
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Other Where to publish a few little articles?
  • ergospherical
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Admissions (international) My chances of getting into top Astrophysics programs?
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Schools Best Universities in Europe for Superconductivity Research
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Other Graduate student in need of a mentor
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Programs I chose math instead of physics. Was it a mistake?
  • engmathengphys
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Programs How Can I Transition from Physics to a Career in Medical Physics?
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Admissions Letter of reference/recommendation for a PhD
  • The Moon Gauge
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Lost in a physics career and willing to return
  • member 692476
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Studying What Is the Best Path to Learn Math?
  • John_Williams
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Other Advice for Pursuing Physics: My Friend's Story
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Programs Is studying physics as a part time degree effective?
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Courses Which math course should I take (as a physics major)?
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Studying Where shall I start? (16 y/o wanting to become quantum physicist)
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I need to write a paper in maths
  • deepani
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Other I feel anxious when writing my first paper
  • Haorong Wu
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Other What is your personal policy with preprints?
  • andresB
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Courses Should I take Calculus 2 my freshman year of college?
  • Asker321
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Admissions Can someone critique my statement of purpose? (Master's Degree in Quantum Engineering)
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Studying How to find challenges to use as a reason to study physics?
  • nox
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How would you go about studying physics outside of university?
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Other Taking Care of a Pet while in Grad School
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Studying Advice for preparing for a physics degree
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Guidance/advice required for engineering Physics involving scope and career
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How Hard is it to find a research job with a Master's degree in Physics?
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Question about APS DNP fall meeting
  • BillKet
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Programs PhD Theoretical Physics - Part 2
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How Can I Improve Retention of Physics Theorems and Formulas?
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