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Masters Degree for Bio-MEMS: Mechanical or Biomedical?
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Physics How many physicists has pessimism lost us?
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Engineering Is there a way to combine Psychology and Engineering?
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Engineering Can mechanic engineer technician become an machanic engineer
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Is Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree Worth Giving Up a CNC Setter Job?
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Engineering Debating on two career paths, Engineering or Nursing
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Chemistry What to take after BS Chemistry?
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Working in Physics Research/Industry w/o a PhD (UK)
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Physics BS Grad Undecided about Career and Grad School-help
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What education do I need to cure diseases?
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Most employable emphasis for Applied Statistics major?
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Working in Industry isn't so bad after all
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Engineering What Does One Consider An Engineer
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Engineering Help Enter the Engineering Field
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Engineering Mechanical Engineering vs Civil Engineering
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Is a PhD Necessary for Machine Learning Jobs?
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Is Medical Physics a Viable Career Path in Scandinavia?
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Being a patent attorney as an immigrant in america
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Should I Choose Physics or Electrical Engineering for Better Career Prospects?
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Physics in banks -- Is it the right thing to go for?
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Suggesting own research proposal?
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Does anyone work in the space industry?
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Is it Worth Sacrificing Passion for a High-Paying Career?
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Physics research area that aligns w/ skills and interests
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Juggling Interview (Interview Requests)
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Which graduation degree to go for?
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Careers Outside Academia Richly Rewarding for PhD Physicists
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Engineering Engineering Job Opportunies Question
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Is a math major a jack-of-all-trades in terms of marketable
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Does an undergraduate degree in physics make me a scientist?
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Engineering How much programming is typical in electrical engineering?
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Engineering Major in engineering or physics...
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Machine learning or algorithm design
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Is a Career in Academia or Industry More Financially Viable for Scientists?
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Physics Working as a Medical Physicist in Australia
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Electron microscope theory - job opportunites
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Physics or Engineering: Which Should I Choose for BSc?
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Late stage career change, astrophysics specialty?
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Engineering How to become an Engineer while on active duty?
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What is the best way to present a portfolio for interview?
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Life after a PhD in physics in Australia / New Zealand?
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Another "should I go to physics grad school" thread
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Advice for a potential career in Pure mathematics
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Can a student be paid a wage from a research grant?
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Engineering From Civil Engineering undergrad to Physics grad
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Most promising and emerging current ECE research-topics?
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What are the opportunities for people interested in building spacecraft?
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E&M, RF/Microwaves: How important after EE undergrad?
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Choosing a Major: Finding the Right Fit for You
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Engineering What can I do with a Physics BS besides engineering/CS....?
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(Happening again) career vs relationship
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Becoming a Patent Agent: Can I Do It With Only a Master's from Stanford?
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Is a PhD obtained at 40 years old useless for research?
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Physics Physicists' Earning adn Scope of INT MS with Physics
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Top Interview Tips for Nailing Your Next Job - Expert Advice and Strategies"
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10 Common Job Mistakes That Graduates Make
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Engineering What is salary of an aeronautical engineer?
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What can I do with an Associate's Degree in Mathmatics?
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Careers in physics other than teaching or research
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Is it difficult to secure a job at an observatory?
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Junior Java Developer in Test: Interview Questions & SQL/Java Practices
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What's John D. Cook's Career Transition Advice?
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Post-grad feeling the tiniest bit lost
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Deciding My Career Goal After High School
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What should I volunteer in to gain Astro experience for PhD?
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Will my academic inclinations 'jive' with the business world?
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Furthering Physics education inline with current job
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Aspiring to be a life long postdoc. Is that realistic?
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Engineering How to get into programming with a Physics/Engineering background
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Did I waste time getting an MS in computational physics?
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Engineering Software Developer/Engineering Essential Skills
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Degree in Physics or Mathematical Science
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What classes are needed to become a surgeon?
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Job Skills DoE SULI Fall 2015: Waiting to Hear Back
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Engineering How important is classification of degree (engineers)?
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Engineering What are career options for an Electronics Engineer?
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What are Government research jobs like in physics?
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Engineering Life after engineering PhD -- need advice
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Job vs Academic Experience for MS&E PhD & Future Career
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Medical physics in Australia: ASPCEM TEAP experience?
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Can I get a job in patent law with a physics degree?
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How can a Physics major relate to clean energy?
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Engineering Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering?
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Questions about future employment
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What Are Potential Paths for a Physics Enthusiast with Varied Interests?
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Dynamic Math Software for Online Tutoring
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Physics Research career on particle physics and quantum theory
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Get Admission to MIT for PhD in Physics | Requirements
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Engineering Becoming an engineering/mechanics lecturer
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What options do I have after my physics Degree
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Does Big Data have a place in the field of Aerodynamics?
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Is it Possible to Earn a Masters Degree in Physics in Spain in Just 1 Year?
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Engineering Finance BS regret - 2nd degree in ME Engineering?
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Engineering Is a bachelor in Physics a good idea for Engineering?
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Engineering Engineering Career: Attainable with EE Degree?
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Career Options in Applied Physics
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What to do during physics degree to improve job prospects
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Career in Europe vs US (Comparison of academic cultures)
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BS Physics, no one wants to hire me?
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Engineering Aerospace engineers here is something you might like
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