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Undergrad Questions: Physics & CS Double Major
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Engineering Biomedical Engineering graduate school
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Which Has the Most Importance Today: Electronics, Nuclear, or Particle Physics?
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Physics What does an applied mathematician/physicist do in a bank/insurer?
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Engineering M.D. getting engineering degree
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How did you decide on your career?
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Physics Finding a job with a B.S. in Physics?
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How important is an internship, or vacation work for an aspiring programmer
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Industry to University: University Position Without Post Doc?
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How can I get hands-on skills?
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Engineering Close to finishing my Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and am lost
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Can I work at NASA with a B.S in physics and computer science?
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Not sure where to go after high school?
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Research topic: Electromagnetics in plasma
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Job Skills What should I include on my resume as an undergrad without research experience?
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Find support developing a moment of inertia calculation software
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What Graduate Field Should I Choose for a Successful Career in Industry?
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Physics What are the good careers related to physics?
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How much does GPA matter, be honest
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How much programming is a statistician supposed to know?
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Physics Do Physics Instructors Get Paid More Than Math Instructors?
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Engineering Physics degree or Engineering Physics degree for space?
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Math Math major, need career and schooling advice
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Will an EE minor help me land a job?
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Engineering Joining an engineering grad school after a major in physics
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Engineering Can you get an engineering job with an Applied Physics degree?
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Engineering Few questions about engineering?
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What other options are there for making money without a Science degree?
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Is It Too Late to Switch Careers from Lawyer to Engineer at 22?
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Is there a handy list of small high tech companies?
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Engineering Is Aerospace Engineering mostly contract jobs?
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Physics Astrophysics student considering Phd prospects upon graduation
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Physics Physics major looking at Medical Imaging Sales
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Chemistry Career Aspirations - Chemistry Degree
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Quantitative Finance: closest thing to go back to Science for business student?
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Engineering Career and school advice for a recently graduated mechanical engineer
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Physics Guidance for post graduation in physics
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Some hints in seeking a good research field
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Reaching NASA: Advice for Calcutta University Students
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Engineering Transition to Civil from Mechanical Engineering?
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Wondering if this could be a problem
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Please give me some advice about my minor
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Engineering Electrical Engineers re: PCB design
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Math Is there any truth with regards to this? (Stats BS over Maths BS)
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Timing issues between two job options
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Physics What jobs can a Quantum physicist have ?
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Is Professional Forex Trading Just Gambling Without Proper Training?
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Physics Physics, Maths & Philosophy: Wall Street Prospects
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Does anybody know how student loans work if you go to grad school?
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Finding a Physics Teaching Job in U.S. & Abroad
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Physics Feeling pessimistic about my Astrophysics B.S, looking towards GeoPhysics?
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Math Advice for a wannabe mathematician
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Is Private Tutoring Unregulated Like Babysitting?
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Which Well-Paid Jobs Fit These A-Level Subjects?
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Engineering Engineering I feel is my calling, not sure which direction 2 go?
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Engineering PhD in Engineering Physics-nice mix of physics and engineering?
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Physics Physics Careers - Only two branches?
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I want to shoot people into outer space
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Recent EE grad with civilian job considering AFR or ANG
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Physics Do theoretical physicists need to know how to write computer programmes?
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Salary Expectations / When to Apply
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Engineering Questions about software engineer
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Is this true about education certificates ?
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Quitting Internship: Advice for Physics BS w/ 3.38 GPA
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Love Theory, But Need to Pay the Rent
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Prospects for MS vs. PhD in National Lab Employment?
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Transform Your Career: Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Path"
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How Can I Become a Theoretical Physicist at 17?
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What languages to learn for Game Development?
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Physics Physicists' Time: Do They Have Enough?
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Physics Is ABR Accreditation Necessary for a Career in Medical Physics?
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Engineering Are My Struggles in Calculus I a Sign I'm Not Cut Out for Engineering?
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Physics What the oil and gas job market says for a new geophysics grad.
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I am not sure to either be a biologist or docoter?
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Engineering Combining Electrical & Mechanical Engineering with Computer Science?
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Engineering I just finished my freshman year at UT majoring in aerospace engineering
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EIT and Grad School: Can You Earn a PE While Studying?
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Intel Manufacturing Technician good prior experience for aspiring EE?
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Engineering Is Creativity Essential to Becoming an Engineer?
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Choosing a Career Path: Get Expert Advice - Thread Resolved
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Physics Life of an experimental physicist
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Should I let my marks discourage me?
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Physics PhD Success: 1 in 10 or 1 in 4?
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Publication list - do you put papers/journals in preparation in it?
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Significance of En-route Masters?
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Tired of research what is next?
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Physics Career Questions in Medical Physics
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Graduating ME Student Seeking Entry Level Job Advice
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Speaking at conferences with partially incorrect results
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Job Skills What Can I Do to Boost My Resume for a Career in Academia?
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Physics Should I Transition from Research Scientist to Medical Physicist?
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Engineering Which branch of Engineering involves most theory?
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Is 22 Too Late to Start a University Degree in Astrophysics?
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Math How to become filthy rich doing math
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Physics Finding a Job in the U.S. with a Background in Nuclear Physics: Tips and Advice
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Engineering MECHATRONICS vs MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL engineering
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I want to go into the field of nanotechnology. I know you need a
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Engineering Technical Questions for an embedded software engineer at qualcomm?
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Engineering As some people know , i really like to become an engineer , and i will
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Some questions on preparing for co-op
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