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Is GPA More Important for Job Opportunities: Cumulative or Major?
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Jobs for physics PhD's / At what point can you claim to know C++ ?
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Interesting articles online on academia and the PhD problem
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CE vs. EE: Which Degree Offers More Job Opportunities and Circuit Design Focus?
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Engineering Material and Chemical Engineering, which to choose?
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Medical and Health Physics Graduate Programs
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Physics Possible to become a physicist these days?
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Studying Chaotic Systems and Careers
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Engineering Graduate Courses In Thin Film Technology and Engineering
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Engineering How do you tell if you are smart enough to become an engineer?
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Engineering Electrical engineering to physics
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Engineering Researchers in fluid mechanics: engineers , Physicists ?
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What are the duties of a university professor/researcher?
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Not sure what type of job to look for. ME degree with Aerospace exp
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Prospects for a Physics PhD in two years
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What careers are available for math majors in applied fields?
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For anyone who is a current or former, how do PhDs fare?
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Engineering Is Nanotechnology Engineering the Future of Science and Technology?
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Engineering What is a career in electronics engineering?
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Physics PhD: industry jobs abroad
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A professor's opinion about doing physics with such low job chances
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Is it rude/ambitious to send your paper to people?
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Engineering Nuclear engineering with aerospace background
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PhD Physics Student Seeking Quant Advice
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Would I be able to do this as a non-research professor or teacher?
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Difficulty of getting a job as a community college math professor?
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How to earn a massive income through Mathematics.
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Why are postdocs limited to 5 years after PhD?
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From turbulent flows to astrophysic
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Engineering Bioinformatics vs software engineering
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Is an Aviation Career Right for You?
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From Scratch to Physics: Is 23 Too Late?
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CV for physics PhD - what to include?
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Odds of a Career in Science in Academia
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Is getting a MS or PhD the only option to get a good job?
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Physics What Is the Job Outlook for Medical Physicists in Hawaii?
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Employment Prospects for New PhD Graduates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?
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Math or Geophysics: Making a Decision on Physics Major
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Engineering Biochemistry vs. Chemical Engineering
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Best chemical companies to work for
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Physics I Need Guidance in Becoming a Nuclear Physicist
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Who to use as references for physics faculty applications?
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Why didn't you do a more lucrative or easier career?
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Math Major Internships: What Does the Job Entail?
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Physics jobs saturated in my country
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Engineering Technical Writing (in engineering fields) and English
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Engineering Biomedical engineering job outlook
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Should Computer Engineers Take Extra Electrical Engineering Courses?
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Is science really a terrible career?
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Career prospects within the field of Nanotechnology
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Is Mechanical Drafting a Good Career Path?
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Majoring in Math(pure) w/ a minor in physics
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Can You Pursue a Master's in Computer Science with a Math Background?
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Engineering Mathematician after Electronics engineering
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What Are the Career Opportunities in Atomic Physics?
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Are MOOC and OCW Completions Valuable on a Resume?
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What are the Physics Opportunities in Montreal, Canada?
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Adding an expected salary into CV
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Outsourcing and future employment opportunities.
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Engineering Switching from engineering physics to physics
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Is a Master's in Physics enough for a career in Medical Physics?
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What Career Opportunities Await with a BS in Physics and a Minor in Chemistry?
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Is Pursuing Research Abroad a Good Option for IIT Aspirants?
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Am I too old to pursue a physics degree/ UF vs Florida Tech?
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Interested in working in militaries
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Engineering Am I sabotaging my career? (Computer engineering student)
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Physics Job prospects for condensed matter physicists
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Straight question on experience
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MBA vs Natural Science Management
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Ideas for expanding into an environmental project?
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Engineering Engineer who stutters needs advice
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What types of jobs are most in demand as of 2013
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Just How Hard Is It To Succeed in Pure Science?
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Maximizing Originality in Post-PhD Grant Writing: A Scientist's Perspective
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Considering a Career in Electrical Engineering?
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Engineering Combining Chemistry/Physics/Engineering Research
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Interesting article from the Economist
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Engineering Thinking about second Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering
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Engineering Non-Traditional Students and Aerospace Engineering
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Engineering Interested in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, what do I do now?
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How Do You Become a Scientific Adviser?
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What Career Paths Exist in Research and Development for Students?
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Engineering Quantum Mechanics and Electrical Engineering
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Physics What Do Applied Physicists Actually Do?
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Maximizing Your Earning Potential in EE: Advice for Fresh Students
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Switch from Production industry to other fields?
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Chemistry Interested in Physics and Chemistry
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Engineering Physical active Engineering careers?
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Good careers in Computational Physics?
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MSci or BSc in Physics? - Advice for a 29 Year Old
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Engineering Can a degree in physics or astronomy lead to a career in aerospace engineering?
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Physics Can physicists apply their own research?
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Engineering Mech Engineering Doubts - Get Advice Here!
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Careers in BCI technology (Brain-Computer Interfaces)
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Engineering Need some input from experienced engineers regarding job opportunity.
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What Are the Best Career Options for a Physics Major Who Dislikes Research?
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Is a Career Change to Engineering Worth It at 28?
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Engineering Can someone help a young engineer out.
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Engineering Can an electrical engineer be a software engineer and vice versa?
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What Career Paths in Physics Can Lead to a Job at the LHC?
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