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Where to study "Group Theory Physics"?
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How can I better adjust myself to the American industry?
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How to prepare for R&D in nuclear power?
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How much Pure Math is in Physics, pure math / physics major?
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What field would you actually encourage someone to pursue?
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Engineering Salary concerns for Engineers (Degree Level Matter ?)
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Can a Canadian Nuclear Physicist Find Jobs in Hong Kong or Shenzhen?
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Engineering Transition from Physics to Engineering?
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Engineering MEng vs. MS in Materials Science and Engineering
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Engineering I want to be a mechanical engineer, but I fear
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Advice for Switching from Chem to ChemE
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Preparing for a CAD Tooltest Interview: Get the Practice Files You Need
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Physics Where is the best place to work as a Theoretical Physicist?
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Engineering Engineers, what is a typical day for you?
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Stumbled across this; is it this bad being a scientist?
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Electrical Eng. (specialized in Telecom) vs Telecom. Eng.
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Is it harder getting a job once you are 50+?
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Engineering Is Engineering Right for Me Given My Theoretical Inclination?
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What Universities are Best for an Indonesian Physics Student Interested in Aerospace Studies?
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Engineering Engineering & Physics Degrees: Salary Overview
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Navigating the Career Confusion: From Liberal Arts to Engineering and Beyond
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Degrees and Careers - Options and Advice
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How much does chosen university really matter
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Can I Write a Scientific Paper Without Mathematical Proof?
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Academics & Dyslexia: Tips & Advice for Higher Education
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How Much Extra Should You Pay Someone Who Helped Secure Your Full Deposit?
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A possible job in optoelectronics
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Physics How Can Geophysics Skills Benefit a Career in Patent Law?
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Are ME jobs hard to get in Southern California?
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Engineering Apply for Physics or Engineering?
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Engineering Does engineering pay off? Apart from the money
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Turning career toward physics with a non-physics major
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Combining a career in physics and being a missionary?
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What did you do with your Math degree?
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Engineering Relationship Mechanical Engineering and Nanotechnology
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I need the name of a Master's specialization
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Which Type of Engineering Should I Choose: Mechanical or Civil?
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Astronomy academic/research jobs:Really that hard to get?
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Advice for an Undergraduate Physics major looking for focus
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Should I Quit My PhD and Pursue a Regular Job Instead?
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Why did you leave graduate school?
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Teaching Physics with a PhD in Nanotechnology
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Research into self-replicating materials/machines
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What career options are available with a degree in Astrophysics?
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Ph.D. Student in Nanotechnology Considering a Career in Physics
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Engineering Thing Nearest to Physics in Engineering
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Is moonlighting allowed for contractors?
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Self-teaching theoretical physics
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What kind of careers are there in the physics field?
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Engineering Electronic Engineering vs Chemical Engineering
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How Do I Decide on a PhD Field in Physics?
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Is it possible to combine electronic engineering and physics for AI research?
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Engineering Career Change to Mechanical Engineering at age 30
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Technology related hobby for a college student
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Internship or Grad School First?
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Career advice for a Swedish undergrad physics student
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Math for Mechanical Engineering: A Beginner's Guide to Calculus and Beyond
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Engineering Engineering Graduates *not* Going into Engineering
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Am I stuck on the wrong path? [Civil Eng vs Elec Eng]
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Engineering Mechanical Engineeringmajor with math minor?
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Astro Physics Job Opportunities: What Can I Do?
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Physics Can I Become a Physicist? | Lebanon Grade 11 Student
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Studying Aerospace Engineering: A High School Senior's Dilemma
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APS Meetings - General or Undergrad Session?
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White vs. Black Women's Stereotype Experiences in STEM
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Physics Job Market for Physicists in a Decade
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Landed a job as a physics lab tech, need advice.
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The difference between studies and research
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Physics What do physicists do after several post-PhD years in academia?
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Did academic career requirements change in recent years?
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Value of "Cum Laude", "Magna Cum Laude"?
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Physics Education Research Postdoc
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What Can I Do After College with My Diverse Interests?
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A philosophy friendly discipline?
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Crafting Effective Emails to Research Mentors for Summer Internships
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Engineering Nuclear Engineer with B.S. in Physics?
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What do NukeE consulting jobs pay these days?
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Physics/Math major thinking of an Actuary related job
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