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Engineering Does an engineering degree make you an engineer if you do theoretical research?
- Bunsen
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What are the duties of a university professor/researcher?
- Vahsek
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Not sure what type of job to look for. ME degree with Aerospace exp
- DyslexicHobo
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Prospects for a Physics PhD in two years
- ema9u
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What careers are available for math majors in applied fields?
- karliedawn
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For anyone who is a current or former, how do PhDs fare?
- ema9u
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Engineering Is Nanotechnology Engineering the Future of Science and Technology?
- B4ssHunter
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Engineering What is a career in electronics engineering?
- sloan13
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Physics PhD: industry jobs abroad
- Calchas
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A professor's opinion about doing physics with such low job chances
- B4ssHunter
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Is it rude/ambitious to send your paper to people?
- Pythagorean
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Engineering Nuclear engineering with aerospace background
- bass_cannon
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PhD Physics Student Seeking Quant Advice
- oreliphan
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Would I be able to do this as a non-research professor or teacher?
- Hodgey8806
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Difficulty of getting a job as a community college math professor?
- Hodgey8806
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How to earn a massive income through Mathematics.
- Wesc
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Why are postdocs limited to 5 years after PhD?
- Corpuscule
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From turbulent flows to astrophysic
- Bunsen
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Engineering Bioinformatics vs software engineering
- ABD EL HAMEED
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Is an Aviation Career Right for You?
- guidance guy
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From Scratch to Physics: Is 23 Too Late?
- Freshleaf
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CV for physics PhD - what to include?
- Trave11er
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Odds of a Career in Science in Academia
- Pythagorean
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Is getting a MS or PhD the only option to get a good job?
- DrCrowbar
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Physics What Is the Job Outlook for Medical Physicists in Hawaii?
- hbphysics
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Employment Prospects for New PhD Graduates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?
- StatGuy2000
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Math or Geophysics: Making a Decision on Physics Major
- TheKracken
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Engineering Biochemistry vs. Chemical Engineering
- joeyrox4life
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Best chemical companies to work for
- pa5tabear
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Physics I Need Guidance in Becoming a Nuclear Physicist
- Alden.Smith
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Who to use as references for physics faculty applications?
- BeauGeste
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Why didn't you do a more lucrative or easier career?
- Unicorn-Demon
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Math Major Internships: What Does the Job Entail?
- modnarandom
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Physics jobs saturated in my country
- Camille1
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Engineering Technical Writing (in engineering fields) and English
- Femme_physics
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Advice on Mediating Adviser-Student Disputes
- Einshteinlover
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Tips for Buying a Home""Buying a Home: Tips to Make the Process Easier
- D H
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Engineering Biomedical engineering job outlook
- BenB
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Should Computer Engineers Take Extra Electrical Engineering Courses?
- jean28
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Is science really a terrible career?
- jack476
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Career prospects within the field of Nanotechnology
- Log
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Is Mechanical Drafting a Good Career Path?
- R/R
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Majoring in Math(pure) w/ a minor in physics
- MostlyHarmless
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Can You Pursue a Master's in Computer Science with a Math Background?
- m_p_w
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Engineering Mathematician after Electronics engineering
- m_p_w
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What Are the Career Opportunities in Atomic Physics?
- Lizwi
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Are MOOC and OCW Completions Valuable on a Resume?
- Cod
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What are the Physics Opportunities in Montreal, Canada?
- mef51
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Adding an expected salary into CV
- inotyce
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Outsourcing and future employment opportunities.
- strategos1618
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Engineering Switching from engineering physics to physics
- bass_cannon
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Is a Master's in Physics enough for a career in Medical Physics?
- artyamer
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What Career Opportunities Await with a BS in Physics and a Minor in Chemistry?
- kyraj
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Is Pursuing Research Abroad a Good Option for IIT Aspirants?
- namanjain
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Is Facebook Worth Rejoining for Academic Connections?
- Aero51
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Am I too old to pursue a physics degree/ UF vs Florida Tech?
- BrianH321
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How to earn the most money with a master in physics?
- veni
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Interested in working in militaries
- Lizwi
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Engineering Should I stay at my web services job or switch to a hardware engineering internship?
- Nick O
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Physics Job prospects for condensed matter physicists
- NATURE.M
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Straight question on experience
- inotyce
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MBA vs Natural Science Management
- Digitalism
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Ideas for expanding into an environmental project?
- Jufro
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Engineering Engineer who stutters needs advice
- aiq25
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What types of jobs are most in demand as of 2013
- StatGuy2000
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Just How Hard Is It To Succeed in Pure Science?
- Philovitist
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Should postdocs establish independence from their PhD supervisor?
- Monique
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Considering a Career in Electrical Engineering?
- magikarp14
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Engineering Combining Chemistry/Physics/Engineering Research
- blade86
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Interesting article from the Economist
- StatGuy2000
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Engineering Thinking about second Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering
- ashifulk
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Engineering Non-Traditional Students and Aerospace Engineering
- brianfoster
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Engineering Interested in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, what do I do now?
- nst.john
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Becoming a scientific adviser with a physics degree
- TheKracken
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What Career Paths Exist in Research and Development for Students?
- trollcast
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Engineering Quantum Mechanics and Electrical Engineering
- thegreenlaser
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Physics What Do Applied Physicists Actually Do?
- nst.john
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Semiconductor industry career path and salary for EE majors
- miscer
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Switch from Production industry to other fields?
- FAlonso
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Chemistry Interested in Physics and Chemistry
- nst.john
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Engineering Physical active Engineering careers?
- zeralda21
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Good careers in Computational Physics?
- chi-young
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MSci or BSc in Physics? - Advice for a 29 Year Old
- jpjosey
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Engineering Can a degree in physics or astronomy lead to a career in aerospace engineering?
- skwissgaar
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Physics Can physicists apply their own research?
- nst.john
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Engineering Is my mechanical engineering program typical?
- DanielSauza
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Careers in BCI technology (Brain-Computer Interfaces)
- KingKai
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Engineering Need some input from experienced engineers regarding job opportunity.
- andylie
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What Are the Best Career Options for a Physics Major Who Dislikes Research?
- StElmosFire
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Is a Career Change to Engineering Worth It at 28?
- Morgan LeFlay
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Engineering Resume critique for engineering positions
- Aero51
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Engineering Can an electrical engineer be a software engineer and vice versa?
- Minhtran1092
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What Career Paths in Physics Can Lead to a Job at the LHC?
- rgujju
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Being a professor where you want
- Lelephant
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Banking Summer Internship for Maths Student
- larkin1993
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Being good at school translate into being good on the job?
- X89codered89X
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What Are the Most Unusual Jobs People Have Worked?
- lisab
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Career Change Advice for 41yo: Petroleum/Mech Eng Degree
- jfitz16
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Engineering Which of these courses are most useful for Controls Engineering?
- Mingus
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Physics How to get on a career path for a particle physicist
- ShrodingersCat
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