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Physics Career path in combining physics and psychology
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Engineering Guidance Needed in Electrical Engineering
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Physics Thinking of going into Medical Physics would Biophysics class be recommended?
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Is Switching to a Financial Economics Major Worthwhile?
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Opinions on Medicine, Actuarial science and Biomed?
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Physics Is a Physics Degree Relevant for Success on Wall Street?
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Do Ethics Influence Your Career Choices?
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Math The story of a future mathematician
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Ph.D and a career in teaching Community College
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Jack's $400K House Trouble: Is There Any Hope?
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Suggestions for independent research
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Engineering Which engineering degree is best for me?
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Physics What Career Paths Await an Aspiring Astrophysicist After University?
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Math Become a Research Mathematician: Advice and Tips
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Physics career and guy with long hair?
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How Can I Prepare for a Career as an Actuary?
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Can a person with a disability become an airline pilot?
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Get Job at CERN: Tips for Undergrad Non-Physics Majors
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Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Master's Degree After Your Bachelor's Degree
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Physics What can a fresh EU physics graduate do in the UK?
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Physics Is a PhD in Physics Right for Me?
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Is it better to do a general degree, or a specific degree?
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Physics Programming or EE with physics degree?
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Can Amateur Scientists Conduct Meaningful Research Without a Paid Position?
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It was quick but I think I got this right. I heard a commercial this
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Engineering What are the most promising areas in biomedical engineering for future careers?
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Math Intent on getting pure math PHD, start plan B now?
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Math Physics/Math(s) in the UK - finance?
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How to become an astronaut with electronics background?
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How Can I Start a Career in Custom Equipment Manufacturing?
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Research without university degree
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Career/Degree Adice; Petroleum vs General
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Engineering Having a tough time deciding which engineering field to go to
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Job Skills Preparing for an Undergraduate Research Interview
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Engineering Civil Engineering Technology/Science questions
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Physics Astrophysicists: What do they do?
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Engineering Career Change: Forestry -> Engineering
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Math How marketable is a BS in Applied Mathematics degree?
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Physics What Are the Job Prospects for Astrophysics Majors?
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Physics What are the details on Astrophysics?
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Physics Details on Nuclear Physics and/or Nuclear Medicine?
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Chemistry Organic Chemistry: Is there any research on any psychedelics anymore?
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Should accept fresh-graduate job offer after a PhD?
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Physics Job/Academic Prosects After a Combined Biochem and Physics Degree
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Physics Research in quantum cryptography
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Degree in Progress, What the heck to do after?
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Math Having to leave grad school in Math- where to go from here?
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Chemistry Jack of all trades chemistry student needs advice
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Physics Should I choose physics as my carrier?
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Maximizing Graduate School Opportunities: Top Schools vs. Distance Learning
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Physics What are the steps to becoming a physicist?
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Engineering What Engineering path is right for me?
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Wisconsin's manufacturing lacking candidates with basic skills of employability
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Job Skills Does a good interview guarantee you the job?
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Engineering What makes Mech. Engineers versatile ?
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Waiting for a Job Offer - Should I Accept Less Due to Age?
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Fiance's parent's retirement (need advice)
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Lost desire for research, should I stick out the Ph.D.?
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Physics What happens to mediocre physics majors?
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Chemistry How to dress for interviews (internship for my chemistry course)
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Research assistant hourly wages?
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Work for 12-18 months then return to grad school?
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Waiting for a postdoctoral application's decision: what to do next?
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Physics What Are the Weaknesses of a Physicist?
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Australian aerospace student - military, then PhD, or straight to PhD?
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String theory and mathematical physics in Germany
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Physics Help with physics and neuroscience
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Focus on LED lighting technology, which Master degree?
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Is a Degree in Engineering Required for a Career in Signal Processing?
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Physics Medical Physics future job outlook?
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Physics I'm told that theoretical physicist can go into investment banking
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Buy New or Used Car: Which is Best for You?
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Engineering Experimental physics or engineering (of some kind)
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How to Emigrate to USA | Tips & Advice
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Engineering What would be more useful for chemical engineering?
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Signing a Rent Agreement: Is There a Trick to Making it Invalid?
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How Can I Pursue a Career in Quantum Computing?
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Is Parallel Computing Essential Beyond Science and Graphics?
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Which EE Fields Are Currently in Demand?
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Math What are some hip areas of mathematics?
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Engineering Engineering or Applied Math for Grad School
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Research and Lecture Theoretical Astrophysics | Post Doc Degree
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Physics Here it comes Need some general advice on presenting physics ideas
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Is accepting a job offer with lower pay worth it for the opportunity for growth?
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Physics How Can You Prepare for Physics Questions in Job Interviews?
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What type job/field would be what I'm thinking of?
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Dropping out of grad school - worth getting MS?
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How do you sell a car you owe on?
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Any employers\employees here willing to shed some light on BCIT's reputation?
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Engineering Is Engineering Not for You? Don't Give Up - Our Expert Opinion!
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Is a possible computer science w/phys minor a waste on video games?
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Physics What jobs can I get with Astrophysics in the UK?
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Engineering M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Physics, for solid state device engineering
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Engineering What is Mechanical engineering techonology?
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Question about buying stuff online
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Physics What physics specialization I should do?
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Vision in mind to become a scientist
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Work in Aerospace Industry in America from Sweden
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Physics What Are Thrilling Career Options for Physicists?
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Engineering What area of electrical engineering suits me?
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