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Engineering Aerospace Careers for Non-Engineers
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Physics What are the requirements for being a great physicist?
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Other Guy Spent $37K on CompSci Degree & Can't Get Job at Best Buy
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What is the Role of a Mathematical Physicist?
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Physics What Skills Make a Physicist Valuable to Employers?
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Need Help Finding a Job with a Physics Degree? Here's What You Need to Know
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What PhD specialization in Applied Physics is right for me?
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Chemistry Nanotechnology careers with biology and chemistry?
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Engineering Masters in Physics after engineering
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Engineering What control engineer should know
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UC Berkeley Extension program for IC design or semicon tech
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Switching careers to Medical Physics UK
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Engineering Physics or Engineering after high school?
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Physics Programming, Finance what else can a Physicist do?
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Physics What Is the Current Job Market for Imaging Physicists?
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Engineering Info on weapons engineering and related areas
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Is a PE license really that difficult to obtain?
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Physics related career for Computer Science graduate?
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Doing Physics instead of Medicine. Am I messing up?
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Feel awkward using my current manager as a reference
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Don't like my job even though it could aid me later Help
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Physics The Future of "Lone Physicists" - Researching Physics Alone?
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Careers possible if only two beginning computer programming courses taken?
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Website(s) Listing Postdoc Position for Biophysics?
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Career Opportunities in Microfluidics After PhD
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Balancing Stress in Medical Physics: From Grad School to Residency and Beyond
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Engineering What to do this summer for a future in engineering?
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Engineering How do I get in the game: Biomedical Engineering
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Medical Physics Residency backup plans
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What should i do? lectureship or pursue Ph.D?
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What is the current job market like for medical physicists in Canada?
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Engineering Stuck between engineering or doing math+business for undergrad
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Internships during graduate school? (Physics related)
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What are people doing with their math/physics degrees?
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Beginning a career after grad school
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Engineering Which path should I choose? (Computer Engineering, Math, Cosmology ?)
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Comparing Computational Physics PhD Programs: CMU vs. Harvard, Chicago, and UIUC
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Is a PhD in Nuclear Physics a Promising Career Path?
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics
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Is medical physics a good career option?
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Engineering Semiconductor Process Engineer Interview Questions that I may get asked
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Getting ahead in Maths and Physics
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What is biomechanics? Should I learn it?
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Physics How is Quantum Biology shaping current research trends?
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Engineering Electrical Engineering fields close to Physics
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Is anyone investigating about High Energy Physics?
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Physics How do I know if I am smart enough to be a physicist?
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Which of these PhD is better for financial quant industry?
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Which area of physics will be the most popular?
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Research Areas for PhD in Physics & Industry R&D
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MQF or PhD physics? Decision for Fall 2015
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Best major to become operations research analyst?
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Minoring in Physics: Choosing Between Chemistry & Geology
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Physics We colonize Mars, emerging industries?
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Becoming a Physics Professor: Advice for OSU First-Year Student
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Engineering Physics or engineering for study?
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Do Most Electrical Engineering Jobs Require a Master's Degree?
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Physics Jobs: GCSE, A Level & Degree Opportunities
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How Can I Gauge My Postdoc Prospects in Biological Physics?
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Are SEPnet Internships Worthwhile?
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Job Skills Pre-Med Students and Physicians: How do you work w/tremors?
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Engineering Depth of math in engineering disciplines
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Engineering Jobs for mechanical engineer in the US
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Entry Level Engineering Jobs at Top Defense Companies: GPA vs School Reputation
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UK student looking for internships in US. Recommendations?
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Physics Are we training too many physicists?
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Academia as a woman who wants a family
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What sort of summer job should I get?
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Engineering Areas of electrical engineering with the most potential
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Do you have to be a genius to do nuclear/particle physics?
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Chemistry Math & Chemistry: Should I Pursue a 2nd Majors?
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Value of a Masters in Computer Science from a State School?
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Engineering Electronic engineering bachelor, then MS in electrical?
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How Can I Choose the Right Career When Passionate About Math and Physics?
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Nanofabrication in the automotive industry?
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Opinion on BSIT to Astrophysics doctorate
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Engineering Help identify traits for Engineering Vs Research
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I'm not sure I want to go into the field I'm going into
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What are the job prospects for a PhD in Physics in science policy?
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As a High school senior, my knowledge of physics is limited
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Concerned about ability to succeed in job/grad school
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Engineering I want to do nuclear, electrical, and mechanical engineering
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Will a gap year harm my ability/career?
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What Are Some Tips for Choosing a Focus in Physics Research?
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Chemistry Chemistry or Physics? Advice for Senior in High School
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Traits of a Fields Medalist: Pursuing Excellence in Mathematics
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Can I Pursue Careers in Both Nuclear and Theoretical Physics?
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Jobs where you are active/outdoors?
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Boost Your Career with Top Programming Courses for New Master's Students
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Can I put on my resume "Applied Stats Major" instead?
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More Valuable To Programming Employers? Math PhD Or XP?
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Too late for a 16 year old to pursue a career in Physics?
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Engineering Physics or Engineering: Which Degree Offers Better Job Opportunities?
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Physics Application of an Airline Pilot
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Engineering Electrical vs Electronic engineering difficulty
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Can I get a job with an Associate's Degree?
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Did I waste my time getting a 2nd degree?
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Certifying Knowledge of Statistics
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Civil vs Mechanical vs Computing
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26 years old , never went to college , too late for a math career?
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