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Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.
Seeking insights on careers in theoretical physics and cosmology
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Physics Scattering / inverse scattering industry jobs?
  • physics32123
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Other How much coding do I need to learn when becoming a nuclear physicist?
  • TR094
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Job Skills What Can I Do Science/Math Related While Working on Undergrad Degree?
  • Ascendant0
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Job Skills Electronics PhD Subject Question
  • nick40
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Job Skills Advanced engineering/science courses for working professionals
  • elgen
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Physics Is returning to school sensible for me?
  • physics_enthusiast
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Job Skills I know that this is about the hundredth topic I've made about this, but...
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Job Skills Hoping to find suggestions on time management
  • Lathropian
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Physics Beginning Physics Studies at Age 39: Is it Nuts?
  • Andrew
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Physics Looking to pivot to physics at 31, could use some guidance
  • Lathropian
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Physics Badly Need Honest Advice to make an informed decision on my future in Physics
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Physics Lost undergrad looking for advice on career path and grad school
  • kori2003
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Engineering Mid career guidance as an aerospace engineer
  • Lowcountry
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What types of things do you get second opinions on in life?
  • kyphysics
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What Was (Is) Your Favorite Summer Job?
  • Ivan Seeking
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Engineering How to know if I’m more inclined towards Mechanical or Electrical Engineering?
  • Dmenam21
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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
  • rafaelbarragan
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Engineering PhD in Systems Engineering - Impact on Career
  • YoshiMoshi
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When choosing your career, did you prioritize interest or salary?
  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Other Do International Applicants Get Visa Sponsorship and Housing from Intel?
  • Faru2904
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Physics Is a PhD in Physics the Right Choice for Me?
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Physics I'm a Medical Physicist. I have nothing to do. I'm going insane!
  • Mulz
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Physics Engineering Physicist interview with SLAC
  • Raffaello
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Engineering Career Path Advice for people with no technical or social skills
  • Ssp
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Physics Backup jobs if PhD in physics isn't a goal
  • taabut
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Physics Is Physics Worth Pursuing Given Financial Responsibilities?
  • CuriousGuy33
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Physics Unable to settle on a specialisation
  • warhammer
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Engineering Pursuing Research in Engineering Versus Hobby Projects
  • person123
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Funding from an organization and delay regarding that matter
  • T C
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Physics Are many Physics Students entering into Astrophysics?
  • warhammer
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Physics Looking for a postdoc in a different field than my PhD, among other things
  • fluidistic
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Physics I love physics, but I want more money and I'm considering a career change
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Physics How do you keep track of scientific literature in your field?
  • vassalloef
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Physics Best PhD to stay in physics research?
  • scribblekibble
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Shifting from Mechanical Engineer to Aerospace Engineer
  • dsaun777
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Job Skills What to talk about with co-workers?
  • shivajikobardan
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Asking about a publishing company for my relative's new book and game
  • hagopbul
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Breaking Into the Field: Re-evaluating Advice Given
  • JonPoplett
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Other Are too many students going into CompSci?
  • swampwiz
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Engineering How hands-on is Electrical Engineering?
  • Steven_Scott
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Importance of communication and how to improve it
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Engineering Physics bachelors to Engineering masters
  • danielle
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Physics What types of industrial jobs do physics PhDs tend to land?
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Job Skills Majoring in Technological Physics
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Other Transitioning from Theoretical Physics to Software Dev: Steps & Difficulties
  • ATmundo
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Job Skills What's your career/life advice for a fresher entering industry?
  • shivajikobardan
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Did you start off in Physics before switching to Engineering?
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Physics Guidance For Writing Scientific Papers In A Second Language
  • ohwilleke
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What Does TAing Mean in PhD Programs?
  • member 731016
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Other Why are there so many physics grads in finance?
  • swampwiz
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Physics Choice of specialization for Quantum Chromodynamics PhD?
  • VVS2000
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Physics Are physicists good in EVERY branch of physics?
  • yezia
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Are Engineers Focusing Too Much on Answers Instead of Questions?
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Astrophysics research at ISRO in India?
  • tanaygupta2000
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Engineering What might I expect as a Junior Metal Millwright?
  • DaveC426913
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Engineering I’m having second thoughts about my job position. How can I proceed with it?
  • thegreengineer
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Job Skills How do you become a physics teacher in highschool or gymnasium school?
  • wolly
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Engineering Finding the right Career Path/Job Prospects in EE
  • lolozguz
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Pursue a career in nuclear fusion or instrument control?
  • random_soldier
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Is recieving such an email on desk rejection a good sign?
  • Ahmed1029
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Physics From biomedical engineering to bio-physics to medical physicist
  • JordanBolds
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Physics Medical Physics: is it worth it?
  • qntm
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Job Skills Is it too late to pursue a career in computer science at 47?
  • Listenupjunior97
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Physics I am confused (which stream to choose for research?)
  • shivangi thakur
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Other So you want to be a professor in the US
  • gwnorth
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Physics Apply for a post doc with different topics from my PhD projects?
  • DannyLouis888
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Math What are the challenges faced by disillusioned math majors in finding a job?
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Which Comp Sci Degree Should I Choose for Better Earnings?
  • carterhanan
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Physics Working as a Researcher in academia without teaching/lecturing
  • CGandC
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Physics Should I Apply for APS Student Ambassadorship with Only 11 Months Left in My Degree?
  • warhammer
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Job Skills Any advice for a new grad looking to be a Software Engineer?
  • Riman643
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What Career Opportunities Await After a MSc in Biomaterials and Biomechanics?
  • Cristina B
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Engineering Experimental Fluid Mechanics Vs. Computational Fluid Mechanics
  • AJSayad
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Job Skills Is it worth taking examinations that don't require hands-on practice?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Other Is Freelance Web Development a Viable Career Path for a Python-Savvy Student?
  • Listenupjunior97
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EE Students Opting for CompSci: Is EE Going Extinct?
  • gleem
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Math Applied math work opportunities for high school students?
  • algebraicpotato
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How can I get my scientific book published?
  • cosmology
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Job Skills Why is CS in more favorable over other IT degrees?
  • Listenupjunior97
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Job Skills How do I get motivated to practice programming?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Engineering Career advice for a nuclear engineering graduate
  • Guan
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Physics Quantum Computing masters with Theoretical physics background
  • Admiralibr123
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Engineering What kinds of jobs can a vibration engineer with this experience?
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Engineering Materials Science and Nanoengineering
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Physics Does a datascience job help in applying for PhD or physics scholarship
  • ricky33
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Seeking Financial Benefit from Scientific Innovation: A Discussion
  • hagopbul
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Other How and where do I get endorsement for arXiv?
  • MevsEinstein
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Math Applied math with physics or applied math with comp sci?
  • Ian_at_YorkU
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Engineering Should I study Engineering Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
  • TonyG04
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Job Skills Tips for a Physics BS going into a systems engineering job?
  • Mbatkis
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Job Skills Organizing Your Education on Your Resume
  • YoshiMoshi
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Engineering What is the best major for working with semiconductors?
  • Ivan Vanko
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Math Non programming jobs for math majors
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Physics I have interviews as a physics lab assistant and lab apprenticeship
  • hagopbul
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Physics Science Journal Style: 3 Columns Format
  • kelly0303
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Job Skills Is a formal education usually mandatory to land a coding job?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Physics Switching Careers for the Long Haul
  • spacewrinkle
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Anyone Keep Their Receipts for "Semi-Important" Stuff?
  • kyphysics
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Math Math needed for researching Cosmology?
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