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PhD research on theoretical physics without supervisor's help?

  • samkh
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What are some recommended self-study books for physics and math?

  • vycanismajoris
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Are Californian CC's really that bad?

  • D.M.
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Is there an age bias in physics?

  • Eleknar
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Guidance for the preparation of IIT-JAM

  • Pushpam Singh
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Can You Clear IIT JEE Without Coaching?

  • nil1996
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Fulfilling foreign language requirement questions?

  • Ascendant78
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Are REUs too hard for foreigners to get into?

  • Rono
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Help - What should I study to learn electronics and programming?

  • program
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Studying GRE Tips and good books for this year

  • glueball8
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Schools How Undergrad institution affects Grad school

  • Takuza
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Best way self study real analysis?

  • Government$
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Schools High School Math vs College Math?

  • wlcgeek
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I want to study physics(bsc phy)

  • Alpharup
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Best Physics Magazines: Subscription Options Reviewed

  • phynoldus
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Learn from My Mistake: What to Do When You Forgot to Drop a Class

  • Astrum
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Schools Skipping Straight to Grad School (don't laugh)

  • victor.raum
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Testing Best Way to Study for the Physics GRE?

  • "pi"mp
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Schools Did I Make the Wrong Decision for my Mechanical Engineering PhD Program?

  • recurFactor
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Starting my third year physics courses, and Im worried

  • paulharrylemon
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Programs Should I get a degree in physics?

  • googelor
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Science or technical drawing in hs

  • billyn00b_2001
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Schools Majoring in physics at university

  • quark001
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Schools C+ in Electromagnetic Theory Grad School Chances?

  • ggb123
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Schools Good college for MS in Mechanical

  • 1994Bhaskar
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Math, Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics

  • SiyumLeisho
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Schools Chemistry or Physics? College Course - Year 11 Australia

  • LightPuma
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Is This University’s Math Program Rigorous Enough?

  • converting1
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Programs Second master degree in Physics?

  • mahondi
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Why Is Self-Solving Problems Important? - Share Your Opinion

  • igorronaldo
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How much do you really love your subject of study?

  • oahz
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Studying I couldn't find books in English for learning mathematics and physics

  • superduck
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Is Funding Available for PhD/DPhil Programs at Oxbridge in the UK?

  • Gavroy
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Breakdown of Predictability in Gravitational Collapse

  • nabil0
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Who Is George Jones in the Meet a Mentor Series?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Masters in Financial Mathematics: Is it Right for Me?

  • ktheo
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Available Astrophysics or Astronomy Master Scholarships

  • ecastro
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Oral examination for PhD candidacy

  • Demon117
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Advice for self-studying physics?

  • Ishida52134
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Back in school but can't remember all of the math. Doomed?

  • Eleknar
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Does It Look Bad To Go To The Same School For Undergrad And Ph.D?

  • Eleknar
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3.0 GPA Good Enough For Doctoral Programs?

  • Eleknar
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WHETHER TO DO A RESEARCH IN PHySICS OR SHOULD I OPT FOR ENGINEERING

  • garvit.arora
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Programs Is majoring in physics reserved only for the brightest of minds?

  • skwissgaar
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Schools Religious Schools Frowned Upon In Physics Community?

  • Eleknar
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Why do US and foreign math programs differ in required coursework?

  • goingmeta
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Can Chem E students incorporate programming into their studies?

  • Metta
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Programs Programming for undergrad physics major

  • plancking
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Schools Majoring in Petroleum Engineering, No Physics in High School

  • Fullmetalx
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Could I please get some advice on my fall schedule?

  • merovingian12
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Programs Is a CS Minor Valuable for a Math Major Not Entering the Tech Industry?

  • stgermaine
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Programs How Much Overlap B/n Physics & Math Major?

  • wlcgeek
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Schools Questions about qualifications for theoretical physics for college

  • Ryan25D
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How important is a strong foundation?

  • Permanence
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From Physics B.S. to Astrophysics/Astronomy Ph.D. Possible?

  • Eleknar
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Competition between chemistry and physics?

  • sdm
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Summer 2013 Math and Science REU Thread

  • Stengah
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Strange request from research advisor

  • Physics_UG
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Taking summer school for reduced course load during school year?

  • tsork
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Programs After Graduation (2.8 GPA) Math Degree, What to expect?

  • WhollyBabble
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Schools Bachelors in Physics - Open University

  • tommy2012
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Professor or Research Group that works on Nanotechnology-agriculture

  • schrodingerscat11
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Coming in late in the game, or should I stay out

  • Phenylflux
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Why Choose Learning Over Math Competitions?

  • alyafey22
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Schools Will grad schools take me seriously coming from a small school?

  • Eleknar
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Guidance in learning Particle Physics

  • Fizicks1
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What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Getting Into Harvey Mudd?

  • Tcanch
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What Career Paths Can You Explore with a Computer Science Degree?

  • MartinJH
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Get my PhD early or stay and publish as much as possible?

  • bjnartowt
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Programs Physics and Applied Math Double Major?

  • paulharrylemon
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Language and Programming Language Aero- Engineering

  • Nugso
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What are some least and most rigorous math courses at NYU?

  • Zophir
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Creating an Online Study Group - Options?

  • dkotschessaa
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Computer Engineering recommendations?

  • Elecomputer
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Integrated Msc in india after 10+2 years

  • rtga66
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Self learning for physics and math

  • linziyi
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Programs Physics or Engineering undergraduate major: Interest Fluid Dynamics

  • Robester06
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Any Opinions on the New Online BSEE at Stony Brook

  • robbrown784
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Regular calculus vs calculus engineering?

  • Metta
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Accepted to Berkeley but I feel unworthy

  • member 392791
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Programs Materials Science for a Grad. Degree

  • mrshappy0
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Programs Majoring in Planetary Science?

  • PeteWheatstraw
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The long and winding road that leads to your TOE

  • DiracPool
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Masters doubt regarding computational neuroscience career

  • Cyview
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Discover the Best Approaches for Learning - Join the Discussion Now!

  • alyafey22
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Pathway to become theorotical physicist

  • Viru.universe
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Can I co-author a paper I dont entirely agree with ?

  • rogerharris
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Average cost of master and PhD programs in the US

  • dubstepmetal
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Successful Fakes in Academia: How Should I React?

  • tahw
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Chances of Acceptance to Biophysics/Medical Physics Grad School

  • Lawrencel2
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Preparing for the GRE: Math & Physics Reference Books

  • Segala
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Condensed Matter/Quantum Info -OR- High-Energy

  • moonjob
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Would it harm my later in life to take calculus 1 online?

  • andrewkg
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Schools Which Florida College is Best for Physics and Computer Science Majors?

  • Florida136
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A High School Student Asks: Should I Even Bother Applying to UT Austin?

  • AndrewJM
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How can I learn more advanced physics?

  • CallumC
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Programs Math major - computer science minor or add computer science 2nd major?

  • tsmithers
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Is theoretical physics always computational?

  • thephystudent
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