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Building programs yourself vs interships, for experience
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Physics Nuclear or Astrophysics master's degree?
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Physics What career options that pay well can I get with a MS in Physics
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Physics Need advice before sending my CV to my University
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Job Skills How do I get involved in Science early?
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Physics What are the sites in Europe to find job vacancies in Medical Physics?
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Engineering Can I handle Medical Physics as an Engineer?
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Engineering What Are the Job Opportunities for Nuclear Engineers?
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Engineering How much electrical engineering in taught in Ms Mechatronic?
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Physics Medical Physics: What's important to get a residency?
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Physics Can you get two PhDs in two branches of physics at one time
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Helpful Hint for Posters in Career Guidance
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Physics Science Policy and how it affects Physics Careers
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Engineering Physics vs Applied Physics vs Engineering
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Engineering Choosing physics over engineering
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Physics What is it like to experience math in physics?
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Job Skills How will US companies view an EE PhD from overseas?
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Physics How to go about pursuing career in theoretical physics
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What are some potential aerospace and defense R&D projects for 7th graders?
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Astrophysics Careers: Job Opportunities & Advice
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Physics Can someone help me tell whether Physics is right for me?
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Physics General vs Honours degree in the workforce
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What will be your choice -- career question?
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What Are Your Interests Beyond the Classroom?
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Nuclear Engineering Jobs: Hours, Descriptions, & More
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Engineering Engineering Career Guidance needed
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Engineering Second PE without the full degree (BS or MS)
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Engineering Question for engineers: how do you stay current?
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Engineering Aerospace engineering non-conventional applications
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Job Skills What side job in school looks good on a resume?
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Other The Experience Dilemma: Examining the Job Market Requirements
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Physics Famous scientists today....what set them apart?
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Physics Is a physics degree good for a stable job?
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Physics Health Physicist - Need just a B.Sc in Health Phys?
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Engineering Masters related to astronomy and engineering?
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Job Skills Posting Your Resume: What You Need to Know
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Engineering Where Can I Find a Nuclear Engineering Internship?
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Engineering Finding an Entry-Level Electrical Engineering Position
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Physics Seeking General Insight or Advice
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Job Skills Seeking guidance from someone in R&D
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Engineering Deciding to switch to mechanical engineering?
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Physics Guidance on getting into IP law....
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From mathematical physics to experimental physics
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Engineering Finding International Jobs to Applying and Interviewing for Jobs Abroad
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Physics M.S in Physics with thesis vs without
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Engineering I want to be an engineer for the Navy
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Other Professor position in the USA after a PhD in Europe
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Job Skills Is it worth it to stay an extra year to get a BS in Stats?
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Finished PhD -- it's been one year and can't find a job
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What job opportunities are available with a BS in physics?
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Physics Will taking a unrelated job help or hurt your resume?
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Physics Can I be successful in physics even if I start late?
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Engineering I want to invent something like Facebook
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Engineering Should I Switch to Aerospace Engineering Despite Job Market Concerns?
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Job Skills Applied Physics BS is good for programming jobs?
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Job Skills What Are the Best Career Options After a PhD in Physics?
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