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Getting connected with the astrophysics community
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Which major do you think would be the best for me?
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Engineering Job Market for Control Engineers?
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Engineering Should Systems Engineers Worry About C++ Coding Skills?
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Is there any field in physics I can major in as Msc?
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Job opportunities? Tricky background situation
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Should i pursue Physics and Mathematics?
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PhD Field Selection: Tips & Advice
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Engineering Difference between medical physics and clinical engineering?
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Physics How to Become a Medical Physicist in 3653 Easy Steps - Comments
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Physics What are my chances of becoming a research physicist
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Where Can I Find Biophysics Brain Research Programs?
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Sending a thank you email after an interview
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When and How Did You First Learn to Write a Funding Proposal?
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Residencies in Medical Physics difficult to obtain
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Successful Online Tutoring for Physics & Math: Tips from Experienced Tutors
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Science Career without being a Scientist
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Switching from physics to finance
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Is a Biophysics PhD a viable path to a tenure track position in academia?
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How to deal with unethical coworkers?
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How does one obtain a Physics PhD in 3 years?
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There is nothing I am interested in
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Non-Tenure/Teaching-only Academic Positions
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Where can I find Medical Physics placements for a BSc student?
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Need help in making correct decision
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What salary could I expect from Volvo summer co-op?
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What jobs are there for someone who loves astrophysics?
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Trying to decide between Electrical and Mechanical....
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What are the highest paying manufacturing companies?
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A second chance - building credentials
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I choosing a career in physics to pursue
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What Should I Know About Pursuing a Career in Cybersecurity?
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Can I find job opportunities in Canada through online applications?
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Can I Combine Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics in One Career?
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What career options would suit me?
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Too late to start a career in physics?
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Jobs for a non-US citizen in space companies?
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How Careers Are Marketed vs. What They Are
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Am I Bad at Math if I Have to Look Up Formulas?
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I hear conflicting views on BME major job outlooks
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What kind of careers are good for somebody who enjoys math?
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Medical Physics Job Market and Future Outlook
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What are some current exciting topics in research for ME?
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How to Handle an Overbearing Supervisor at Work?
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Quit undergrad physics -- Wishes and options? Advice please
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Astrophysics Jobs: Research & Intern Positions Info
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What is the job prospect for M.E's
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Physics Can an applied physics graduate be a theoretical physicist?
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What can I do with my BS in physics?
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Can I become an EIT for a different discipline?
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Which field of physics has the best job prospects?
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Medical Physics CAMPEP graduate programs in Canada
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Should I exchange my job for an internship?
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18 Year old having trouble finding a (Paid) Job.... (IT)
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Engineering How do i continue my Physics education as a CS Engineer.
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Ideas to Challenge Brain and Help People - 33-Year-Old Physicist
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