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Engineering Insight into the Job Prospects for Those with a Nuclear Engineering Degree
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How can I break into the NSA's cryptography field before I graduate?
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Physics Is a PhD in Physics the Key to Unlocking Versatile Career Opportunities?
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Space Propulsion Research: What's Next? Best College Major for Study
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Navigating the Job Search for Scientists: Tips for Applying to Top Companies
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Engineering Well living in El Salvador i decided for an engineering but wich one?
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Engineering Physics major wanting to get into software engineering
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Physics Everybody jump on the medical physics bandwagon
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Having second thoughts about my course
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Engineering Electrical Engineering and Robots?
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Mining Asteroids: The Future of Plutonium Based Metals
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Physics Life after Theoretical Particle Physics Ph.D.
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Engineering Delema in choosing engineering branch? ungent
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Engineering I really want to become an engineer
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Physics Gaining a PRL Publication: Value and Impact on a Theoretical Physics Career
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Where do Researchers get the knowledge to do what they do?
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Engineering Can You Become a Professional Engineer with a Non-Engineering Bachelor's?
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Engineering Applied Physics PhD v. Masters Engineering v. getting a job with BS
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Engineering Going into engineering for college, have questions
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Physics Proper motivation for Physics -> Wall St?
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Career: Trader vs. Quant - Pros and Cons for Physics Graduates
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I love computer science but I don't think I want to be a programmer
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Tips for Thriving as a Physics Major in College
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What to Do When You're Not Sure: Advice from Purdue Students
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Figuring Out Career Path After Graduating with Math Degree
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Physics Question: Is it worth pursuing a postdoc in finance as a physics Ph.D.?
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What Are Borel Spaces and Sigma Algebras in Stochastic Calculus for Finance?
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Physics Is Faith required to have the best chance to be a physics professor?
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Major Decision: Advice for Picking Degree Programs
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Covert Career Funding for Your Child: Ethical or Not?
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Dilemma in choosing for majoring field
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Can You Pursue Mechanical Design Without Strong Math Skills?
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Should I reapply for a missed job?
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Publish Papers: Steps for US-Based Grad School Candidates
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Math Public relations to math and statistics.
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What are some job recommendations for using math daily?
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Engineering ROTC and Joining the military with physics/engineering PhD
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Physics Looking for advice on EE and Physics learning
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Engineering Would I be better suited to engineering or computer science?
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Are computer science jobs boring?
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What can you do with a PhD in computer science?
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Ph.D. Program Entrance: Credentials Weighting in Physics
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What's Next After Finishing Electrotechnology Exam? Advice Needed!
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Quick question about college{canada} teaching
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Physics Apprehensive about being a quantum physicist.
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Physics Specialist Program in Physics & Astronomy: Career Options
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I am in a crisis of career path please some light.
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How Strict Are Finance Job Requirements for Physics PhD Holders?
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Is a Master's Degree Necessary for Teaching at a Community College?
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What is the reality of transitioning from a physics PhD to a quant position?
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Physics Physical Chemist - Molecular Biophysics Research
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Physics Physics Lecturer Struggling to Make Ends Meet
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Physics Career Options After Msc Physics | Non Teaching + MS Courses
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Ok. So I passed my defense, submitted, and graduated this past may
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Physics Differential Geometry in Physics
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Advice for PhD Choice in Physics - 4 Points to Consider
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Physics Semi-sciency jobs after physics degree
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Physics What is a day in the life of a PHYSICIST like?
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Biology Do astrobiology careers exist at all?
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Please I really need somebody's opinion
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Engineering Job opportunities for biomedical engineers?
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Neuroscience Careers: MD vs PhD?
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Will I be rejected as overqualified?
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If the education bubble collapses, will it be the end of blue skies research ?
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Canadian Student Asks: Is It Possible to Pursue Engineering and Physics?
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Engineering Electrical Engineering is Broad?
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PhD decision: Applied Math vs Aerospace Engg.
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Physics Is a Physics BS and MechE Master's Unattractive to Employers?
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Can someone clear up an MD's salary for me?
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Engineering Specialize in biomechanics in biomedical engineering
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Math Applied Math Careers(Finance, Statstics,etc)
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Physics Looking for a career in physics and/or astronomy
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Physics Theoretical Physics PhD worthless nowadays?
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Engineering Considering becoming a computer engineer
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What kind of life can one afford with a postdoc position salary?
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Need to drop part of dual major (how employable is EE)?
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Engineering Is There a True Shortage of Engineers or a Skills Gap?
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Choose a Major: Math, Physics, Chemistry
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Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineer help society?
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Is it equally as hard to get into a National Lab as it is in Academia?
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How can I become an astronaut and fulfill my dreams?
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Math At what level of math skill can you start teaching highschool calculus?
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Engineering For all kinds of engineers out there
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Physics Computer science in Astrophysics?
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Engineering Is Nuclear Engineering a Viable Career Choice?
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Engineering Can I Pursue a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and Study Physics Later on?
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What career options are available for a physics PhD graduate in the UK?
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Engineering What High School Classes Are Needed to Become a Computer Hardware Engineer?
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Engineering Which is the best? (Engineering)
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Physics After Physics B.S., looking to change directions
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Advice Needed: Seeking Direction After My First Year of Physics
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The Myth of the Overqualified Ph.D.?
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Physics What can be expected from the non-academic career of a physics phd?
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Physics Finding Hands-On Physics Jobs After College
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Does theoretical have good prospects?
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Leaving Physics PhD for Higher Pay: Options & Advice
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Career guidance for a community college student
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Physics What Qualifies Someone as a Physicist?
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Using acknowledgements in your CV
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How Can a Young Aspiring Scientist Like Houssein Start a Career in Chemistry?
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