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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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Intel Pay Grade Levels: Yrs Exp Range
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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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Is a Property Tax Lawyer Necessary for My New Farm House?
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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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Math BS Mathematics -> Defense Industry
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Can Opening a Cat Cafe Be a Successful Venture?
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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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Did drinking in college affect your grades negatively?
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Jobs that don't require too much experience, and teach a lot?
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Can You Solve These Challenging Job Interview Questions?
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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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What do you think my bike is worth?
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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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