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Other Overcoming Self-Doubt: A Teen's Story of Succeeding Against the Odds
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Physics Leaving PhD. Need advice on my options
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Astrophysics: what are the typical career options
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Engineering Which course will be best for me?
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Engineering Which engineering branch is better for starting your own business?
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Can I Become a Research Assistant in Nuclear Physics in Vietnam?
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Skills to Put on CV for National Lab Internship
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Gap time between undegrad completion and PhD
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What is it like doing a theoretical physics PhD?
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Engineering Why are aerospace engineers paid more than MechE's?
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Bachelor's in Astrophysics Career Prospects
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How Can a Recent Chemical Engineering Graduate Secure an Entry-Level Job?
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I like science and math but I hate working in industry
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Control Systems of Turbomachinery?
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Engineering Do Control and Automation Engineers ever code?
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Engineering Any Automotive Engineers in here?
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Physics Can a Late Start in Education Lead to a Career in Physics and Chemistry?
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Engineering Power engineering career prospects?
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Is Fluency in Russian Beneficial for Astronomers in the US?
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Starting Jobs for PSM Grad + Physics BS?
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What companies hire freshman for summer internships?
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How to spend my gap years meaningfully before undergrad?
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How intellectually rewarding is a career in Physics?
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Do I Need Work Experience to Take the P.E. Exam in Electrical Engineering?
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Is a Career in Planetary Science Right for You?
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Writing CV for an advanced undergraduate summer school
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How do I get a chemistry job in NASA?
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MechE undergrad who also enjoys programming and eletronics?
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Computer Engineering or CS at UCSD: AI Focus Worth Waiting?
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Is Marine Biology the Best Path for Understanding Our Impact on Ocean Life?
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Physics Skipping Postdocing and becoming a professor strategy
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering Level "Q" Security Clearance?
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What should I study to become a medical researcher?
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What do they do? (Mechanical / Aerospace)
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What is the best possible way to get into quant as EE
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College Sophomore, Advice on Path to Graduate School
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Which Path Should I Choose for a Career in Marine Biology or Earth Science?
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Physics Major Jobs: Career Options & Salaries
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Engineering Should I stay in engineering or get a math degree?
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Engineering Electronic and Information engineering
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High School Age 14 subject options
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Medical Physics subfields, residency, etc.
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Which country is the best for medical studies?
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Engineering Is electrical engineering a dying field?
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Degree Decisions: Maximizing Mathematics and Earning Potential
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What are the job prospects for a Bachelor's in Physics in Pakistan?
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Employer Doesn't Define What's Right or What's Wrong?
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Aeronautical or astronautical?
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In need of some realistic advice
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Engineering Warp drive or electronics engineering
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Embedded Adaptive Control/Signal Processing Industry Careers
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What are the job prospects for PhDs in astrophysics?
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How many of you are currently employed (graduates only)?
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Engineering Mechanical engineering or computer systems engineering
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Physics degree in India after BE?
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Is Engineering the Right Career Path for Me? Advice from a Scientist
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Engineering Biomedical engineering prospects?
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Average time per week early-career academics in the US work?
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Where and how to commit and be successful?
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What can I do with a degree in Biomedical Science?
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Master's in Electromagnetics for Biomedical Devices?
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Engineering Prospect on engineering job opporturnities
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Finding a Job After College: Advice for a Physics Graduate
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On your CV, should you mention your BS/MS if you have a PhD?
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PhD in Bioengineering: Advice for Graduates
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Is a Psychology degree really considered useless?
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Physics or Data Science? Background in physics & psychology
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What Career Options Exist in Biology for Genetics and Microorganism Enthusiasts?
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Engineering Will biomedicine lead to master of biomedical engineering?
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Career advice with no technical skills
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Is it possible to ever be a mathematician if I struggle with Olympiad problems?
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What are Distillery and Brewery Jobs?
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What do I learn in a PhD in Physics (UK)?
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I want to be a professor, but is it a smart choice?
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Should I major in IT and attempt to find a career in it?
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In astronomy what is the average duration of doing postdocs?
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Physics and Mathematics (Mphys/Mmath/Msci) - careers?
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How to do a research and obtain amazing results?
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Engineering How much is better a PhD in Aerospace Engineering than a Masters?
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Acoustics vs. Optics/Photonics career prospects
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Technical Interviews: Preparing for a Hiring Manager Interview
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Desiring to Enter Physics Research; Seeking advice
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Do I have what it takes to become a physics professor?
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Developing Essential Skills for Entry-Level Work in Computer Engineering
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Astro PhD at 34: Chances w/Math & Physics Bkgrd & Good PGRE Score
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PG in Geology/Meteorology After UG in Physics: Options & Advice
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Physics About internships related to quantum information science
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Engineering BEng Materials Engineering to MSc Biomedical Engineering?
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Chemistry Career in Theoretical/Experimental Physics through Chemistry
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Physics I want to pursue my dream of becoming an astrophysicist
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Funding for attending a conference
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Finding the Right Job for Your Physics PhD: Tips and Strategies
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Engineering Engineering Physics or Mechanical?
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Is a Masters in HSA Necessary for an Upper Level Job in the Field?
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Majoring in physics and math....how do I land flexible job?
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BS Physics + BS Math or BS Physics + BS E Eng?
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Physics What does a nuclear physicist do?
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Physics Questions for an aspiring physicist
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