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Math Is Math Education in Crisis? A Perspective on Lockhart's Lament
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Considering switching my discipline
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Physics Physics undergrad/grad gap year: ideas?
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Engineering Marketability of Material Science and Engineering Degree
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ArXiv Endorsers: Experiences, Fairness & Rewards
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Is the TOEIC Test Necessary for my Career?
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Math Working full-time and taking math and science courses at night
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Engineering What Are the Pros, Cons, and Job Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering?
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Where Can I Find Entry Level Lab Tech Jobs?
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What Are the Best Summer Opportunities for a High School Junior?
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High School Student Seeking Path to Astrophysics Career
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Guidance for Higher Studies: B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, and Math | Gates
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Likelihood of making a career out of clean energy?
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Engineering Decline in engineering/science jobs market? China outcompeting us?
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My Career was always in Chaos except now 2010 i am agile with Science
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Is Returning to School to Study Physics at 30 the Right Move?
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Physics Starting physics late, negative impact on career?
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Engineering To all engineers (EE,mech,chem,etc.)
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Want to Start Big Weapons Buisness
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International Professorships/ Working Abroad
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Career path: which to choose ?
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Physics Question Concerning Experimental Particle Astrophysics.
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Completed my b.tech in computer science
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Math Preparing for Graduate School: More Physics or Math?
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Engineering Can a State Trooper Transition into a Career in Mechanical Engineering?
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Making the Choice: Aerospace Engineering in CA or PA
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What Should I Do? Asian-American's Journey to Start Own Company
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Engineering Is a PhD necessary for success in engineering?
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Engineering Interview for Electrical or Mechanical Engineers
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Math Is there a Connection between Applied Mathematics and Astronomy?
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Engineering Civil,Electrical,Mechanical engineering
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Future of Physics: Job Opportunities and Salary Expectations in Research
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Engineering How did you choose your engineering discipline?
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What should I do after graduation? PhD or what?
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Physics Medical Physicist Job Outlook (USA)
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How Can I Transition from IT to Industrial Automation?
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What are the Job Prospects After Completing an MSc in Energy with a Focus on Thermal Power and Fluids Engineering or Gas Turbine Technology?
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Math Questions about mathematics, physics and education
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Industry Internships for Chemical Physics Majors: Tom's Search
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What is the Best Career Path for Combining Physics and Engineering?
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Excluded from the inventor's lists
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Chemistry Falling in love with chemistry but also love electrcity. Should ill be a EE and ChE?
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Math Should I Switch from Chemical Engineering to Mathematics?
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The effect of PhD topic on postdoc
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Is it wrong to pursue a career in medicine for the salary?
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Physics What Career Paths are Available After Completing a Physics PhD?
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Start Career in AI & Transhumanism: Steps to Take
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Mechanical to Computer science
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What Careers Combine Health and Engineering for High School Seniors?
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Graduating soon, need some advice.
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Engineering Moving from Chemistry into Chemical Engineering
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Engineering Masters of engineering physics and employability
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Am I setting my salary requirement too low?
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Exploring Future Research Areas in Theoretical Physics: A Student's Dilemma
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What Career Options Exist for PhD Physicists Seeking Non-Academic Paths?
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What to Do with Exceptional Physics and Above Average Calculus Skills
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Need Help Building Work Portfolio
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Engineering PhD areas in Mechanical Engineering.
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Physics Career studying loop quantum gravity
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Physics Does having a BS in physics make it easier to become an X-ray/MRI technician?
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Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Questions about the job?
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Does anyone have any experience with computer vision?
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What types of jobs in the solar and nuclear industries require a PhD?
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Engineering What Are the Job Prospects and Salaries in Optical Engineering?
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Physics Physics & the energy industry.
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Math .Mechanical Engineers: Math Used & Work Explained
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Electronic Engineer Career in Gaming: Possible?
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Which engineering field should I choose for renewable energy?
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Engineering Is electronic/computer/hardware engineering a bad field to go into?
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I have low gpa, but i want to go to grad school in a different subject.?
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Achieved Biostatistician Dream: New Job Begins Next Monday
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Engineering How to Transition from an Application Engineer HVAC to an HVAC Design Engineer?
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Industrial Electronics: Scope in World
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Confused High Schooler seeking guidance in Intrests,Education and Career
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Research or Industry? Career Choice Advice
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Masters at different university or stay here?
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Physics BS in physics wondering about career options
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Should I Allow My Current Employer to be Contacted During a Job Search?
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Physics Should I Major in Physics Despite Previous Unrelated Studies?
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Engineering Advices on careers with physics degree to civil engineering or other industries
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Still a good time to do research on combustions?
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Physics Should I Pursue a Degree in Geophysics or Switch Back to Physics?
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Engineering Studying aerospace engineering at UCLA
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Physics Theoretical Physics Career: Where to Start?
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Engineering Automotive Engineering: Career Ideas for Car Fanatics
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University Reputation vs. Job Experience
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Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering: Which Path Should I Choose?
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Data Analysis Opportunities in Science Employment: Insights and Perspectives
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High School Student Interested in Physics Jobs
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Physics Is a Career in Astrophysics and Cosmology Still Risky in 2010?
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Working remotely at a national lab
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Engineering Engineing Career Path: Starting Undergrad & Future Options
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Job Skills Is Detailing Specific Technologies Necessary on a Patent Agent Resume?
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Canadian Education Acceptable for Career in U.S?
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Unsure of what career path to choose?
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Moving to computer science from physics
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Does Music Extra Curriculars Impact Grad School Scholarships/Aid?
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Physics Is employment easy to get outside academia for physics Ph.D.'s?
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Math Deciding Between Math/Applied Sciences & Applied Mathematics Majors
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Surviving on a Low Income: Coping Strategies and Seeking Better Opportunities
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