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How would I go about getting into the oil/gas industry?
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Math Which Major Is Better for an Aspiring Academic: Pure Mathematics or Statistics?
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Engineering Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering B.Eng in Engineering Physics advice
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Physics Notable physicists and published papers
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Engineering Mechanical Engineers: How much writing do you do?
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Would you be able to do MS in QM in this case?
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Physics Jobs as a physics degree for processor developing companies (e.g. Intel)
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Physics Is a B.S. in Physics a Dead-End for Employment?
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Boost Your AI Skills: Guide for CS Majors on Studying Artificial Intelligence"
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Frontier of Discovery: Engineering/Physics Career Options
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Engineering Detailed Information on Chemical Engineering
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Physics Bachelor in Physics: Advice for HaRmoniZeR
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Independent study for Freshman/Sophomore?
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Is it too late to pursue a degree in physics at 26 years old?
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Engineering About engineering physicists (again)
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Should I Pursue a Liberal Arts Degree or Stick with Engineering for My Career?
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Does Publishing Matter? A Guide for Engineers in the Real World
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Internship Question (considering quitting)
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Physics Can You Combine a Medical Career with a Passion for Physics?
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Engineering Thoughts on a second degree in Electronic Engineering
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Is a PhD in Physics Worth the Struggle?
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Physics Can I become a Chemist or Physicist?
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Difficulties in Organic Chem. Lab
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Engineering Employers' thoughts on B.S. in Physics/M.S. in Electrical Engineering?
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Engineering The suitable options for a fresh graduate Mechanical Engineer
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Physics What are the career prospects for physicists?
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Physics Smart enough for theoretical physics?
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Masters Degree @24: Is it Normal?
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Engineering Are there any engineering jobs with 30 hour work week?
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Opportunities in Specific Areas of ME and EE
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Engineering Can't choose between actuarial science, accounting, and engineering
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Engineering Chemical vs. Materials Engineering
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What is the importance of buzz words in a CV?
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What's the coding job like in oil companies?
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Engineering Is engineering the wrong path for me?
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Engineering Post doc in physics after bachelors in engineering
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Engineering Career questions for nuclear engineers and experimental nuclear physicists.
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Math How good are job prospects for math majors?
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BTech PHYSICAL SCIENCES IIST: Get to NASA & ISRO Post-Grad
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Engineering How do mathematicians and engineers differ in their work and training?
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Psychology Degree: Realist Perception in 2020
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Physics Physics Career: Doc/Postdoc Options Beyond Teaching
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Is Mechanical Engineering the Best Path to Achieve My Childhood Dream?
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Engineering Engineering Major for Me: Georgia Tech Insight
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Help Choosing a Career: Advice on Study, Job Prospects and Working Environments
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What career path should my cousin choose: medical doctor or computer scientist?
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Best way to get summer internship
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Engineering What quality is most important for engineers
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Engineering As an Engineer, will you just sit on your butt?
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What degrees should I acquire to get into work with brain-computer interfacing?
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Math Is a Math Major the Right Career Path for You?
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Physics For those of you who found a job with just a B.Sc in physics
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Engineering Electrical and Biomedical Engineer
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Engineering Summer internship/ vocational training after 4th semester engineering
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Engineering Manufacturing design / process engineer - hands on or sit on yer butt?
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Neurology or Neuroscience? Plus how much is a neuroscientist paid?
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Physics Any research topics for a undergraduate student in modern physics?
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Engineering Civil Engineering vs Nuclear Engineering
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Which project should I choose for my final year project?
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Physics Would switching to Applied Physics be a good idea?
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Near the end of my PhD - when to start applying for jobs
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Best path for a switch to Computer Science?
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Low GPA Nuclear Engineering: Back to School or Other Options?
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Engineering Engineering vs. Physics PhD for Natl Lab Job
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Handicapped people becoming pilot
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A graduate student in dire need of advice
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Engineering Is a physicist as capable as engineer
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Job Skills Any success when leaving PhD off resume?
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Physics Physics And Economics Double Major
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Engineering Somehow I've ended up a Corrosion engineer. Is this an ok field?
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Applying at companies who don't list job openings?
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Physics Exploring Career Paths for Applied Math & Quantum Mechanics Majors
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Stay Active Duty for 10 More Years, or Get Out
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Help Choosing Career: Physics vs Engineering for Private Sector Job
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What to do first: grad school, or job
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Engineering Law or Engineering: Which Should I Choose?
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Medicine or Law: Which Career Path Aligns with Your Passions?
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Engineering Computer Engineer going into Simulation and Modelling
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Applied Mechanics PhD - Job prospects?
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Should I Switch from Teaching to Petroleum Engineering?
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Engineering PE vs Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering
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Career Advice for 12th Class Student: Can I Pursue Robotics & AI?
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Physics Considering Physics. Would you leave a lucrative job for your current career?
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Math What Math-Intensive Careers Make a Social Impact?
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Does it matter where I get my degree?
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Engineering Engineering physics vs. aerospace engineering
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Physics What courses should I take to become a physicst.
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Engineering Strongly considering changing from Mechanical to Civil Engineering. Need help
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Do you know the corresponding years of experience range for Intel pay
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Accepting job offer after getting Masters vs looking for PhD
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Paid Internships for High School Students
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Engineering Biomedical Engineering BS Vs. Physics BS
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Physics Bachelor of science in geophysics
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Business student who likes science
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Engineering Can I get into aeronautical engineering with a bachelour in Geoscience
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Physics So what types of jobs can I expect with a physics degree?
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Academia: Exponential Growth & Post Docs Till 40?
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Publish Article on Thin Films: Condensed Matter Physics
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Engineering Seemed to hit a brick wall in Engineering
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