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Physics Research in mechanics for a physics graduate possible?
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Can I Build a Career in Data Analysis with a Physics Background?
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Engineering Types of Engineers: Petroleum, Power, Electrical
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Engineering Electrical or Electronics Engineer career queries
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Physics Why do some think that the job market for physics majors is terrible?
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Physics Astronomy/Physics double major possible routes
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Engineering What are your thoughts on what it takes to be an Engineer?
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Physics Plasma Physics Research Potential
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Career prospects for students graduating in 2012
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Is Extending My Bachelor's Degree Worth It for a Master's in Computer Science?
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Engineering Are Six-Figure Salaries Common in Engineering Fields for Industrial Mathematicians Specialized in Nonlinear PDEs?
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Engineering Changing Careers: Can Engineers Make Money Part-Time?
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Engineering Usefulness of a Bach. of Mathematics in engineering
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Not sure what career path fits me best
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Interested in the dosimetrist career path
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Masters vs Experience: Electrical Engineering Undergraduate
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Physics Is AstroPhysics risky for career?
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A CNC machine designer for my hobby project?
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How Did You Know What Path To Choose
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Technical Writing with Social Difficulties
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Engineering Deciding on major: Physics or Computer Engineering?
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Physics Physics Grad Looking for European Industry Work: Companies to Apply To
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Physics What are the career prospects for a plasma physicist?
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Physics Switching Career from Information Technology to Physics (National Labs) after 40
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Engineering About Product and Test Engineering (in chip company)
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Physics Physics Assistant position (radiation physics department)
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Engineering I'm torn: Engineering vs. Physics
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What exactly am I qualified for?
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Physics Which Career Path in Science Should I Choose, Physics or Astronomy?
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Engineering Chemical Engineering Personal Statement Help
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Becoming a Dentist: What Steps Do I Need to Take?
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Engineering Biomedical engineer vs Biomedical Physics
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Engineering Maths PhD after majoring in mechanical engineering
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Which Major to Choose: Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or Physics?
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Engineering Engineering or Physics? Education and career advice wanted.
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Engineering Do I have what it takes to be a biomedical engineer?
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Engineering Antimatter Engines and Electrical Engineering?
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Engineering Physicist or Petroleum Engineer?
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How to decide what career to persue?
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Job Skills Undergrad Resume for an Internship (Junior)
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Engineering Engineering or Music: Which Path Should I Choose?
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Physics What are my chances of getting a job in actual physics research?
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Chemistry Minor in Math or Chemistry for ChemE?
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Engineering Work environment for mechanical engineers
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Engineering Power engineering, what is it really like day to day?
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Choosing Between MEng and MSc: Factors to Consider for Your Graduate Studies
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REU recommendations and feedback
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Physics Suitable careers for an introvert physicist?
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Engineering Wondering which Engineering PhD would be best suited for industrial work.
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Math To what degree can mathematicians research physics and vice versa
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Physics What should I do? [What are my chances in astrophysics?]
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Engineering Most useful parts of electrical engineering?
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Engineering Best Corrosion engineering Phd programs
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Engineering Can Mechanical Engineers work with Civil Engineer jobs?
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Question about ageism in industry?
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Company Politics / Frustration / Career Advice
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Engineering Computer/Electrical Engineering?
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What's out there for an MA/PhD in Stat?
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Engineering Advice? double majoring in chemical engineering and physics
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Funding Graduate Studies in the US
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Is Becoming an Actuary the Right Career Choice for You?
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Physics Do i have to get a physics degree to pursue astrophysics?
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Physics Switching Fields from IT/Networking to Physics
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Physics Australian Physicists: Salary, Job Growth & Day-to-Day Work
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Engineering Navigating a PhD in Mechanical Engineering: Industry Opportunities & Salaries
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Switch to Biostatistics? Pros, Cons & Impact
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Which Programming Language Should I Learn: A Comparison of C++, Java, and C#
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What should I do now that I can't study in the current course to lack of funding
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Does anyone else feel like it's all been studied already?
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Physics Questions about physics specializations
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Can somebody help me decide which degree will be a better fit for me?
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Research Opportunities for Post-Undergrad Students
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Math Does becoming a scientist require you to love math?
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Should I Choose Biomedical or Power Engineering?
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Is Undergraduate Research Crucial for Aspiring Physicists?
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Day In the Life of an Astrophyiscist
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What profession or job will most be in demand
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Becoming a Great Theoretical Physicist by Gerard 't Hooft
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Physics Do medical physicists understand anything about universe?
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Engineering Astrophysics or Engineering: Which Path Should I Choose for Grad School?
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Should I add a CV for this job or is my CV irrevelant and pretentious?
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Solving Math/Physics Problems: Where to Find Jobs?
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From Mechanical Engineering to Cosmology to Breaking into the Field
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Physics Trying to decide between phd in pure physics or phd neuroscience (AI related)
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Confused chemE major Please advice
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A career involving several disciplines.
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Is Med School worth it if your dreams lie elsewhere?
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Is an EE Degree Suitable for Hands-On Work?
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I would like to avoid working ridiculously long hours.
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Engineering Is mechanical engineering for me?
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Chemistry Directions to go after a Master's in Chemistry
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Physics Are There Really Only 5000 Astrophysicists?
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Is a Career in Nuclear Safety Right for You?
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Air Force Enlisted to bachelors - best/fastest route?
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Physics Med Phys Grad School: CMD Accepted but Not Campep Approved
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Engineering Job prospects in electronics engineering
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Change of Career Path Between Undergrad and Grad School
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Physics Which is the main difference between Space physics and astrophysics?
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Finance Career: Q&A for Physics PhD Seeking Advice | TwoFishQuant
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Engineering Advice For An Engineer Working In Automotive Manufacturing
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