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Engineering Visiting local engineering companies
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Engineering Topics to revise for Aeronautical Engineering
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MSc or MS in applied physics.which is require for phd?
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Guide for career in gravity and cosmology
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Astrophysics Career: Pursuing a PhD & Job Prospects
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Engineering Aerospace engineering or computer science
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What career choice after poor grades?
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Engineering Computer scientist or aerospace engineer
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How to Pursue a Career in Astronomy - Realistic Advice
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Anyone who made it with some ADHD and a late start in STEM?
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B.S. Graduate, Great Job Opportunity, Going to Grad Sc.
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High School Student Thinking About Future Careers
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High Schooler confused for future career
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Which area is best to specialise in?
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Engineering Advancement as a Chemical Engineer
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What Alternatives are there if I Don't Get into Medical School?
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To grad school or not to grad school?
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Teaching math or science in developing world
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Engineering Electrical engineer & physicist, advice on PhD astronomy
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PhD Program: Biophysics vs. Physics w/ biophysics research
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What are your thoughts on getting an EE degree?
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Career in Dark Energy: Pursuing a Physics Major at UIUC
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Engineering What do engineers, physicists and mathematicians really do?
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Engineering I need advice on an engineering career path
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Is it a good idea to do a uni postdoc without publishing?
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Medical Physics in the UK: Coming from overseas?
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Engineering What engineering course is the best?
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Universities in Canada, I can't decide
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Engineering Should I Choose Physics or Engineering for My Career in Spain?
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What to study for studying neuroscience and genetics?
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What Career Opportunities Exist with a PhD in Physics?
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Physics PhD at 50, seeks non-traditional career options
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Which STEM fields are actually in demand in the US now?
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Chris - Introduction/career advice
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Become a Cosmologist: Finances & Jobs
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Applied Mathematics job hunting advice
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Should I take up MSc or discontinue?
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Physics Is a Career in Quantum Computing Viable for Non-Ivy League Graduates?
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Practical or sell-able skills of astronomy graduates
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Engineering Is an engineering minor worth it?
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Day to day life of a professional astronomer
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Is a Career at SpaceX Worth Leaving a Stable Job for?
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Should i take graduate or undergraduate in Accounting
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A puzzling dilemma between a safe future job and physics
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Engineering Civil Engineering: Wages, Best Career Option & More
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Physics How to Become a Physicist without a degree
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Engineering Physics undergaduate useful for engineering masters/Ph.D?
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Nuclear physics or theoretical physics?
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Engineering Biomedical Engineering: Career Options for an Ambitious 29-Year-Old
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Physics What is the true value of a career in physics compared to engineering?
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Which Physics Degree is Best for Becoming a Cosmologist?
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Should I Apply for a Lab Job Before Starting CLS Program?
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Engineering Electrical engineer jobs that aren't hardware based
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Those of you who found a job with just a B.Sc in Physics
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Engineering Brainstorming Career Switch to Engineering
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Physics Medical Physicists -- What is the process to becoming one?
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Engineering What engineering major revolving around space should I choos
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How to change careers with finance problems?
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What is the best place to look for post docs in physics?
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How are the job prospects with both IE and ME master degrees
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Engineering Advice for a mechanical engineer turned mathematician?
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Computer Engineering & Physics: Dual Majoring for Future PhD?
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Mathematical Physics vs Theoretical Physics
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Does the space industry hire mathematicians?
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Making an Informed Choice: BSc in Engineering: EEE vs CSE
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DoE/SULI Acceptances: Applying & Expectations
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering in Australia
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Permanent national lab jobs and immigration status
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Engineering How difficult is Mechanical Engineering? Do you do math every day?
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Physics and Digital Product Management jobs?
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Engineering How satisfying is engineering for a theoretical brain?
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Jobs combining medicine, nanotech, and cybernetics?
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Physics applications in cancer research/treatment
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Nano & Solid State Physics: Benefits, Comparisons, & Country Rankings
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Should i delay my graduation to study more?
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Engineering Career within Engineering Analysing
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Physics Is doing top-end theoretical physics hard?
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Engineering Can I Pursue Engineering and Astrophysics Simultaneously?
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How can I get a summer-job as a self taught programmer?
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Should Someone pursure career based on skill or happiness
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What did you want to be career wise when you were younger?
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Best physics PhD for going into industry?
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Career in Astrophysics - Get Hones Answers Now
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Physics Experimental physicist and investment banking?
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Engineering What's RF/Antenna engineering like?
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I like Coding Theory - Who Uses it?
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Job prospects with Masters in Applied Mathematics
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Engineering Railway engineering requirements
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Engineering Electrical engineer who doesn't like to program
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Help with questions on becoming a surgeon?
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Future options as a Physics teacher
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Should I apply for a job I don't want?
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Physics Jobs: Career Options for UK Students 14+
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Deciding between Electrical and Mechanical
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Engineering Is there any scope for an Electronics and Telecom Engineer?
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Physics Is job of physicist even a "realistic" expectation?
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How important is an internship for a non-traditional student
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Engineering Electrical Engineer major taking electrician internship?
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How to get work/TA-like experience while an undergrad?
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering
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