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Math BS Mathematics -> Defense Industry
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Engineering What Should I Know for My First Engineering Job Interview?
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Biology Bioinformatics and Computational Biology? What is it really like?
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Math Teaching Math. in universities
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Physics What specific field in physics is the most popular for industry jobs?
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Math Possible careers for a high school compsci/math expert?
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Physics Why Do Banks Hire Physics Graduates?
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Physics What are some alternatives to being an Astrophysicist?
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Physics What do astrophysicists do outside of academia?
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Chemistry Should I Switch to Physics to Study Theoretical Chemistry?
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Engineering Engineering Physics and the environment.
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Physics Physics Major to related career?
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Physics Physics major need career advice
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Physics Nanotechnology as a career option for Physics Major
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How to get into military research with a masters?
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Are my reasons to go for Masters wrong?
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Spring Semester Sophomore looking for guidance.
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New Graduate Experience: MSc Electronics Lab Work
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Advice on different career choices
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Boost Your Career in Biotech: Breaking Free from an Industry Rut | Expert Tips
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More fun ? mechancial vs. electrical
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Semiconductor Industry: What is it & Where Is It?
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Engineering Engineering Physics vs. Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering Can I get back into science/engineering after leaving?
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Engineering Advice on why not to get a degree in aeronautical engineering.
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How does one pick an undergrad thesis and phd subject?
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Physics Would I be able to do theoretical physics?
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How can I learn more about the Biotech/Pharma Industry?
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The Career Prospect of Nanotechnology
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Apply for ICT Officer Job: Get HNC Level Training & College Credit
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MHB In a business letter where does the Ref-Code go?
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Research vs Tech Startup vs Google Intern
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Seeking career guidance: Networking or Human Resources as my Emphasis?
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Physics Medical Physics: Radiation Oncology
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Jobs that don't require too much experience, and teach a lot?
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Engineering Physics major + which engineering?
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CIA Weapon/Science Analyst Position
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Physics Why would oil companies hire physicists?
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Physics Need advice: Medical Physics supporting document
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Which engineering degree is more time consuming: ME or EE?
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How depressed should I be that I am going for a career in science?
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Nuclear vs. Other Sustainable Energy
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Impact of significant other on a career
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MSc/MTech vs BTech/MTech for Nanotechnology/Material Science
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Final year project in electromagnetics/RF/Photonics
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Is There a Job in Theoretical Astrophysics?
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Grad School or Industry: Trying to Secure My Financial Future
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Engineering Mathematics with engineering electives
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Patent attorney education background
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Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineer
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Physics Can a Physics Degree Lead to a Successful Career in Business and Finance?
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Physics Jobs to consider while getting a physics degree
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Lighting and Sound Careers and Jobs?
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Near the End of A PhD and Have No Job
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Anyone work as a Data Scientist/Data Miner/in Machine Learning?
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Engineering Career as a Civil Engineer, or as a Physician
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Engineering Pursuing a Career In Engineering
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Which Electrical Engineering Path Has Better Job Opportunities and Versatility?
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Engineering Deciding between Mechanical and Electrical engineering
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Physics Career Advice needed for desperate Phd student in experimental physics
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Math Careers that require upper level mathematics
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Math Deciding a Career: Scientist or Engineer?
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Engineering What Degree Do You Need to Become an Animator for Anime and Cartoons?
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A brief rant about conference proceedings
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Everyone in finance has their number
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Where does your responsibility start and end at the workplace?
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What Are the Best Ways to Transition into an Aerospace Career?
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What are some options for a physics major unsure about grad school?
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Undergrad searching for marketable skills
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What career path should I choose based on my interests and strengths?
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How Can I Pursue a Career in Physics After a Late Start?
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No clue what to do with my life.
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Start a Technology Company: Beginner's Guide
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If someone wants to go and (not just build), but market a flying car
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Which is best way to go among digital, analog, microwave/RF or DSP
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About to finish my PhD and dont know what to do?
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How hard is it to switch fields?
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Job Skills Interview prep for lab tech position
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Not sure what career in technology I want.
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Does it get better after school?
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Physics Is Physicist the right path for me?
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What Career Paths Can You Pursue with a Physics Degree?
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Do Professors actually work in the lab or just write grant proposals?
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Math MsC in applied physics or mathematics?
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Engineering Where to find reliable salary averages for Engineers?
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Physics What are the career options for physicists outside of academia?
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When Should Graduate Students Start Applying for Finance Jobs?
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Should I Major in Management Information Systems?
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Job Skills Should I Include Microsoft Word in My Resume Skills?
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Summer Work to Boost Your Physics Resume for Graduate School
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Career advice for a high school student
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Postdoc positions in the states - general experience
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Physics International Collaboration of Physics
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Considering carreer in finance/banking/market analysis
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Chemistry Which branch of science offers the most job opportunities and stability?
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Career Choice: Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics?
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Computational Astronomy career advice please?
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How experiments end and scientists move on
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Engineering Civil engineering still worth it?
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Engineering Is materials engineering too narrow?
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