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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.
Research areas in condensed matter physics
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PhD physics, job seeking advice to Schoredinger's cat. thank you
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Mastering Physics: Finding a Project in Southern Ontario
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Math: Job prospects after a PhD in PDE research
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Finding Job Prospects with a Physics/Applied Math Degree
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M.E. Undergrad looking for guidance.
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Is studying nuclear engineering abroad my only option?
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Lover of Math but dont know which career path to take
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Engineering Questions about being a Software Engineering
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Need some advice for a Junior in Mech E
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Engineering Navigating a Major Switch: My Love for Physics and Computer Science
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I need some advice. My life is a confused mess.
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Advice needed--stability versus pursuing one's passions?
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Engineering Aerospace engineering or Engineering physics for the Space Industry?
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Engineering Can I Become an Engineer at Age 50?
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Engineering Confused about which field of Electrical Engineering to Go into
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How can I overcome my graduate school application slump?
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Engineering Are Nuclear and Astronautical Engineering Worth Pursuing in Today's Job Market?
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'I Want To Do Theoretical Physics'
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How to switch from B.Tech Mechanical to MSc Physics (Nuclear Physics)?
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Engineering What Engineering Career Focuses on Lifelong Learning?
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My way to be a cad drafter which are the best ways?
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What are the most suitable careers in physics?
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Referees missed error in submitted paper
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Engineering Nanotechnology or mechanical engineering
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Anxiety and Uncertainty about Pursuing Undergrad in Physics
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How Much Does It Cost To Start a Lab?
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Is Pursuing a Career in Astrophysics a Good Decision?
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What non-physics degrees can increase job prospects for a physics major?
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Contemplating a career change to physics fear of the grim possibilites
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How much to charge for physics/math tutoring?
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Necessities to switch to IT/Programming Career?
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Materials Intensive Industries/Companies?
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Difference in Physics Career Fields
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Ph.D in astrophysics having research experiences in nanoelectronics
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Renewed career in science for age 50+ (UK)
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Is an Online Masters in Automation and Control Engineering Right for You?
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Engineering Materials engineering vs Mechanical engineering
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Applied Mathematics Graduate Degree
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Need to find first postdoc position but lack well-defined 'research interests'?
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Which Engineering Major is Right for Me?
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Engineering Is Python useful for nuclear engineering?
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Undergrad in *dire* need of advice
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Engineering Ph.D physics after having Ph.D in engineering
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Dropped out of grad school don't know what to do.
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Can i work in IT security if I have a SEALED juvenile record of petty theft?
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Engineering Aerospace engineer as software developer?
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Engineering Electrical Engineer vs Electrical Engineer Technologist
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Research Opportunities for Canadian Student
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Careers in science for the undecided?
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Should I go into physics? (and a whole bunch more stuff)
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Graduate program while employed by National Lab
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Undergrad EE to physics MS advice.
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Engineering American Engineer < H1B visa engineer. According most corporations
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Engineering Job Positions for US Engineering Job Market for VLSI Design Focus Grad
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Physics On my way to Ph.D in Physics Need guidance from non-academic physicists
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Etiquette, Process of Doing Collaborative Work?
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Is this the model that all the big-name tech companies follow?
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Career path for physics (Pure research)
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Help for Struggling Postdoc: PhD in Maths & Career Change
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Engineering Advice for a Late Bloomer in Math and Science Majors
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Engineering Electrical Engineering and Digital Night Vision
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How do I be like these guys? (does major matter that much?)
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Physics Navigating Quantum Computation: My Masters and PhD Prospects
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Physics Jobs in the medical field for physicists?
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Engineering Electrical engineer and mechatornics
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What surprising career paths are available for physics graduates?
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Engineering Space Companies/Agencies that hire astronomers, physicists & aerospace engineers
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Why I'm fired from a Pharmaceutical Company and what can I do ?
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Engineering Computer Engineering Career Paths
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Just finished Nuclear M.S., what now?
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How's the Job Market for Applied Physics Graduates?
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Engineering Software Engineering Bachelors and future employment
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Double Major Physics: What Are the Benefits for a Career in Technology?
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Tips for Landing a Physics Job: From BS to the Workforce
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Engineering Seeking Career Advise (Engineering, Physics, Molecular Biology)
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Engineering Hiring Biomedical Engineers as opposed to more traditional Engineers
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Engineering Can You Design and Test Weapons as an Engineer?
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Engineering Little concern about choosing the practical major between astronomy and engineering
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Graduated with a BS in Physics with terrible GPA. What next? help?
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Is a physics PhD becoming unemployable
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A dream I'm willing to dedicate my time for
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Computing graduates deemed unemployable
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Should I switch to a math or physics major instead of computer science?
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Engineering Solid State Physics vs Electronics Engineering
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Medical Physics: Campep Accreditation Stats
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What are the qualities required to be a physics professor?
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Engineering Genetical Engineering Career Guidance
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Want to do something meaningful in life
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How hard is it to become a professor
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Lost between industry and getting a masters
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Changing career to an experimentalist from a Theoretical Physics Major
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Online jobs for college students
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Engineering Nuke physics vs atomic physics vs nuke engineering
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Research Fields in Theoretical Physics
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Are There Opportunities in Physics Education Research in Los Angeles?
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Financial/Commodity Trading: which MSc? : Have a Physics BSc
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MSc Materials Science or MSc Advanced Composites & Polymers
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Nuclear Career Guidance: Questions & Advice for HS Students
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