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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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Should You Use Acronyms or Full Terms for Skills on Your Resume?
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Engineering Engineering Physics and Nanotech
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Medical Physics, Theoretical Physics or Astrophysics?
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Engineering Do non-software Engineers get discriminated by age too?
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Engineering Thinking of switching from mining to civil engineering - any advice?
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Technology related hobby for a college student
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Internship or Grad School First?
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Engineering Study Engineering Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
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Engineering 15 and i am interested in engineering as a career
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Exploring a Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Engineering How Do You Build an Engineering Team for a Startup?
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Career advice for a Swedish undergrad physics student
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Engineering I am 27 with a systems engineering and interested in physics
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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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B.S. in Mech.E. But lost interest, and can't find employment
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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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Engineering Mech./Elec. Engineering Related Volunteer Ideas?
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Did academic career requirements change in recent years?
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Engineering Chemical Engineering at Uni A: Which Option is Better?
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Value of "Cum Laude", "Magna Cum Laude"?
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How can I combine science and nonprofit work?
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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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Quiz me on mechanics, help me land a job
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ME vs. MET: Preparing for FE Exam
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Microprocessor Design: Navigating the Intersection of Hardware and Software
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Career recommending quiz, took it and it got me fairly accurately
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What Are the Best Biology Careers Beyond Medicine?
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Engineering Electrical Engineering BS to Physics PhD
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Is it wise to become self employed with no job experience?
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Engineering Technician to EE: Job Offers & Fair Salaries
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Do You Need Undergrad Degree in X to Pursue MS/PhD in X?
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Which IT Field Should I Choose for a Focus on Computer Hardware?
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How do I get a career in Space Technology?
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Engineering Computer Science graduate take up Software Engineering?
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Why does name of the university matter so much in job search
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Engineering How to engineer? (and some other questions)
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Is IT consultant, Java Programmer considered as professional?
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Advice Needed for Geophysical Data Analysis
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A question to STEM graduates 2008-present
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Apply for tenure track or just full time?
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Teaching STEM at Community College Level Credentials?
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Career Prospects in BSc Math vs MSc Mathematical Physics
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Best opportunities for research in theoretical physics
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Question about teaching math at the community college level
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Achieve Your Dream of Becoming an Astrophysics Research Scholar
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Engineering Becoming an engineer with no degree?
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What Are Career Options After a PhD in Theoretical Cosmology Besides Academia?
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Feeling so confused about what I want for Career
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Acoustics + Optics + Oceanography ?
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Engineering Applied mechanics vs. engineering physics
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Engineering Job prospects of electrical and electronics engineering
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Quick Question: Switching Fields in PhD
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Statistics over computer science?
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Tips for working while pursuing an undergrad?
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What Major Should I Choose to Combine Engineering and Programming?
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Engineering Graduate school in Chemical Engineering good for career in industry?
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Environmental Science (and Information Technology?)
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Difference in Pay for HS Teachers vs Private Sector Job
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Theoretical Physics or Earth Physics?
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Are Product Engineering and IC Design Jobs Right for Me?
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Computer science? software enginnering?
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Cosmology or Theoretical Physics?
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Grad School or Job: Which is More Stressful?
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Physics or Geophysics: Graduate's Dilemma
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Switching from Optical/Ultrafast Laser Physics to Nuclear Physics
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Engineering Civil Engineering Bachelor's for a 29 year old
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Engineering BS in Physics to Engineering Career
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Working in STEM fields with a criminal record
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Job Suggestions for Physics Majors: Beyond Teaching
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Problems to find a PhD in physics because of specialized topics
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Future as a programmer, job prospects?
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How can I gain CAD experience without access to expensive software?
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Are there paid internships in research for good causes in undeveloped countries?
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Engineering Physical therapy and engineering
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Engineering Should I go into engineering as mature student?
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MSc Computational Physics: career options & salary?
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Job Prospects Teaching Physics in High School
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Cambridge MASt (part iii) Physics
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Engineering Is Mechanical Engineering for Me?
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Applying condensed matter physics/ soft matter physics to medicine
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