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Can I Pursue a Career in Physics and Math Without Formal Education?
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Physics Difference between a Theoretical Physicist and an Astrophysicist?
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Physics Graduating Physics Major needs Employment Advice
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Engineering Further Education in Engineering.
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Should I Pursue a Career in Teaching or Research in Physics?
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Engineering Research in Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering Should I become a chemical engineer?
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Where do ex particle theorists work?
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Physics Alternative careers for a physics PhD?
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How poor will I be as a scientist?
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Physics Question about the different types of physicists
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Noob here, needing to be guided to a career.
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Biology Biology - the lowest paid science?
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What Are Some Opportunities for Physics Majors in Defence Research in Canada?
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Physics What Do Astrophysicists and Theoretical Physicists Study?
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Getting a job in a new venture company.
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Majoring in ChemE or Materials Science Is it hard to get a job with only a BS?
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Engineering Mastering Mechanical Engineering
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Feeling a bit lost with an MPhys degree
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Engineering Electrical vs Computer Engineering
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Can Auditing Be a Viable Career Option for Professionals?
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Are EE PhDs in high demand for industry and government jobs?
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Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Climatologist | Bachelor's Degree & Beyond
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Math Can you even start a business with a math degree?
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The Real Science Gap: An Overview
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Physics What can you do with a phD in physics?
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Engineering Can you do work in fusion engineering with just a MS?
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Physics How easy is to find a job as physicist
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Joining Military after Receiving Phd
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Physics Aspiring H.S./CC physics teacher advice
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Teaching Certificate While In School?
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Physics Is MBA benificial after BSC physics
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Physics Thinking ahead for physics careers
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Physics Is Becoming a High School Physics Teacher Right for Me?
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Does an Extra ½ Year in Completing a Degree Affect Your Academic Future?
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Is Sigma Xi Membership Worth the Cost?
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Physics Why do some physics majors become high school teachers?
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Which Grad School Field Will Best Prepare Me to Start a Company?
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Cheap & Reliable Cars: Advice & Experiences
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NIH fellowship eligibility on partial green card approval
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Biology What Can You Do with a B.S. in Biology if You Don't Make it to Med School?
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Physics What career paths can you pursue with a BSc in Physics?
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Is it plausible to do theoretical research while working?
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Software Engineering vs Network/System Administration: Which is Harder?
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Engineering What in physics and what in engineering
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Physics Can I Switch to Theoretical Physics? A PhD Student's Confusion
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Engineering What Certifications and Skills Enhance an Electrical Engineering Resume?
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Is it too late to pursue a career in physics or astronomy at 34 years old?
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De Shaw Research: Selective and Prestigious Recruitment
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Engineering Civil engineering OR Electronic Engineering?
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What Career Path Should a Young Aspiring Astrophysicist Consider?
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Scientific Translator Needed - German/English | Tom T.
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Physics Areer opportunities for student with undergraduate physics degree
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Is becoming a math/gym teacher a realistic career goal for researching?
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Engineering Am I cut out to be an electrical engineer?
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Changing fields in postdoc, career routes, etc
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Physics Thoughts on a merged career of IT/physics
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Math Math intensive jobs: No research or teaching
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Physics ME to Experimental or Theoretical Astrophysics?
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Physics Career Guidance - Where Should A Seventeen Year Old Hopeful Astrophysicist Be
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Physics Classes and Programs to take in high school for a Astrophysics and Cosmology
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Physics Astrophysics Jobs: Research & Beyond
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1st Year Grad Student (need advice).
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Engineering Programming for Electrical Engineers
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Should I Quit My Job for an Industrial Engineering PhD?
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What Does a PhD Mean for Physics Students?
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Careers in natural field research: what degree to aim for?
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Want to study spintronics or Magnetic resonance imaging, but
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Physics Is a career in astrophysics the right path for you?
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Hiring Scientists for Research: Are Physicists Needed?
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Job Skills Resume Critique for Senior Mech Eng Student - Get Constructive Advice
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Math Is innate genius necessary for a successful mathematics career?
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Is Pursuing a Career in Astrophysics Worth It?
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Engineering What major should I pursue for a career in clean energy engineering?
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I've reached a significant dilemma in my life
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What changes has Obama made to NASA?
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Is a foundation year enough to prepare me for a Physics degree?
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Physics Can i still be an astrophysicist
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Physics Mechanical Eng to Theoretical Physics
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Can Science Careers Overlook Poor Communication Skills?
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Math Actuary and Mathematics - Just how much?
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Job Skills Job Interview with a Mechanical Apptitude Test
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Engineering Is it too late to become a Engineer for me?
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Physics Quantum Fields Theory and Solid State Physics
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Physics How do theoretical physicists conduct research?
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Physics Computational Physics: Is It Employable in Industry?
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Researching Physics & Astronomy: Getting Into Research
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Math Which has better fall-back career options, Math or Physics?
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Engineering Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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Physics Being a good theoretical physicist
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Physics Can i work in some companies as a website developer with a physics degree?
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Engineering Choosing Between Civil Engineering and Regional Development: Pros and Cons
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Physics What are the options for Physics graduates beyond teaching and finance?
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Visa Type for Neel Applying to US Grad School in Fall 2011
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How Does the Structure of a US National Lab Work?
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UW Nanotechnology Grad School Prospects
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Engineering What types of jobs with an Associates in Engineering
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Physics Is a Career in Physics Right for Me?
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