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Schools University of South Carolina's Nuclear Program
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Germany or USA for engineering, I am really torn now.
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How can you set up an entanglement experiment?
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Schools Doing badly in high school but want to go to uni for science
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Undergraduate math research advice
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What should I study to prepare for Calculus I and II
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Preparing for Sophomore Year Math: Tips to Improve Math Skills
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Is getting a PhD in physics a good idea?
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Testing Is 7 Months Enough for an International Student to Prepare for the SAT?
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Controls engineering, is it still a good career?
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Ionizing Radiation Course: What to Expect in Senior Year
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Physics and Dyscalculia - is there any help?
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How can I learn some basic physics?
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Programs Physics and Electrical Engineering Double Major?
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What are the best Alabama Physics programs?
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Question about emailing future advisor.
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Schools Physics grad school with bio/premed major - possible?
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Schools Does attending a CC hurt opportunities for grad school?
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MHB Final Exams | University | 1 Week Away
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Is an Accredited Engineering School the Best Choice for Undergraduates?
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Schools Dropping out of US graduate school and reapplying at Europe
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How Do You Study Physics & Maths?
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How much theory of functions does one need to study Quantum Mechanics?
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Taking three courses per term in undergrad
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Prerequisites for operating systems and compiler design
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How much physics & EE for computational neuroscience?
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Physics study abroad or research?
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How can I survive the future if I have language disorder?
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Programs Can a High PGRE Score Substitute for 12 Missing Credits in a Physics Degree?
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Do i need to be a mental calculator?
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What does the Math Grad committee think?
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If you can't succeed the normal way, try something else
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Taking third-year physics courses during senior year
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Understanding math - what does it mean?
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Schools GPA during Grad School: Does It Matter?
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Is there a field of Mathematical Astrophysics ?
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Need advice: should I take solid state physics?
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Quantum pharmacology: where to study and how
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Programs Double major Physics and Petroleum Engineering
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Schools Feeling Underprepared for Graduate School
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Going back to school for physics
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Programs Transferring to UT Austin as a physics major.
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How do you study/check solutions?
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Wish to help out in a research lab, which comp lang to learn?
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Can I become a successful scientist?
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PhD research on theoretical physics without supervisor's help?
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What are some recommended self-study books for physics and math?
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Are Californian CC's really that bad?
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Is there an age bias in physics?
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Guidance for the preparation of IIT-JAM
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Can You Clear IIT JEE Without Coaching?
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Fulfilling foreign language requirement questions?
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Are REUs too hard for foreigners to get into?
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Is a 162 Verbal, 167 Math GRE Score Good Enough for Biology Grad School?
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Help - What should I study to learn electronics and programming?
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Studying GRE Tips and good books for this year
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Schools How Undergrad institution affects Grad school
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Best way self study real analysis?
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Schools High School Math vs College Math?
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I want to study physics(bsc phy)
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Best Physics Magazines: Subscription Options Reviewed
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Learn from My Mistake: What to Do When You Forgot to Drop a Class
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Schools Skipping Straight to Grad School (don't laugh)
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Testing Best Way to Study for the Physics GRE?
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Schools Did I Make the Wrong Decision for my Mechanical Engineering PhD Program?
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Starting my third year physics courses, and Im worried
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Programs Should I get a degree in physics?
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Science or technical drawing in hs
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Schools Majoring in physics at university
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Schools C+ in Electromagnetic Theory Grad School Chances?
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Schools Good college for MS in Mechanical
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Math, Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics
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Schools Chemistry or Physics? College Course - Year 11 Australia
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Is This University’s Math Program Rigorous Enough?
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Programs Second master degree in Physics?
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Why Is Self-Solving Problems Important? - Share Your Opinion
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Studying I couldn't find books in English for learning mathematics and physics
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Is Funding Available for PhD/DPhil Programs at Oxbridge in the UK?
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Breakdown of Predictability in Gravitational Collapse
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Masters in Financial Mathematics: Is it Right for Me?
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Available Astrophysics or Astronomy Master Scholarships
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Oral examination for PhD candidacy
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Advice for self-studying physics?
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Back in school but can't remember all of the math. Doomed?
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Does It Look Bad To Go To The Same School For Undergrad And Ph.D?
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3.0 GPA Good Enough For Doctoral Programs?
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WHETHER TO DO A RESEARCH IN PHySICS OR SHOULD I OPT FOR ENGINEERING
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Programs Is majoring in physics reserved only for the brightest of minds?
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Schools Religious Schools Frowned Upon In Physics Community?
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Why do US and foreign math programs differ in required coursework?
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Can Chem E students incorporate programming into their studies?
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Programs Programming for undergrad physics major
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Schools Majoring in Petroleum Engineering, No Physics in High School
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Could I please get some advice on my fall schedule?
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Programs Is a CS Minor Valuable for a Math Major Not Entering the Tech Industry?
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Programs How Much Overlap B/n Physics & Math Major?
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Schools Questions about qualifications for theoretical physics for college
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How important is a strong foundation?
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From Physics B.S. to Astrophysics/Astronomy Ph.D. Possible?
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Competition between chemistry and physics?
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