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Becoming a professor is that impossible?
- dsanz
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Physics A physics undergrad university with specific criteria for a SAM student
- under-the-sun
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Choosing between history, psychology, philosophy and sociology
- just.stuff
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How common is it for a professor to take classes?
- Dauden
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Engineering Can one work as an engineer without an engineering degree (canada)?
- danimaru
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Accountant returns to work after 5 months of unemployment
- Ronnin
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Physics Standard medical physicist interview questions
- dosi
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Engineering The Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- Topher925
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If i wana work with nanothechnology what career to choose?
- AlexES16
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First career expo: what should I aim for?
- nucleargirl
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Should I pursue science or finance despite hating lab work?
- nucleargirl
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Is working in a bank call centre a good option before retail?
- Norman.Galois
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How Can You Improve Self-Control to Achieve Your Goals?
- nucleargirl
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Back in school at 55: what should I study, EE ?
- KewlEugene
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Best Pre-Made Grocery Items for Busy People
- Leptos
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Hydrology Career: Path to Becoming a Hydrologist
- Van Dolson
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Best experimental techniques to learn for a future postdoc/lecturership/job?
- barnflakes
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Engineering Is mechanical engineering a good career path in Canada ?
- a_man
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Physics Will a biophysics PhD with neurophysics focus lead to industry R&D jobs?
- Diracula
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Are Pre-Hiring Tests Excluding Qualified Candidates?
- airborne18
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Struggling with Gauss's law in E&M: is this normal?
- Lawrencel2
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Small pension from Japan plus Social Security: will it affect my benefits?
- Jimmy Snyder
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Engineering Recent Grad w/Computer Engineer Degree
- shamanklng
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Engineering Senior physics major to software engineer?
- Jeeb
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Engineering Engineering Physics degree and employment
- kamelot
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Physics Job prospects for physics and astronomy majors vs med school
- seunglee
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Engineering Inspiring Mechanical Engineer - Books, Lectures, Videos
- maverick_starstrider
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Engineering I want to work with electric vehicles. Chemist or Electrical Engineer?
- AlexES16
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Difference between post-doc and real job for an academic
- cmos
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Physics Physics graduate uncertain about master's degree options
- clasicoun
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I have a crime, but what kind of charges will suspect face?
- Newai
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Moving to the USA as a dosimetrist from the UK
- dosi
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Physics What attitude makes a good physicist?
- Boorglar
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Is a Part-Time Government Job Worth It for a Sophomore in EECS?
- haxtor21
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Physics How do you theoretical physicists stay motivated?
- camel_jockey
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What does a materials scientist do?
- trklbrkl
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Is a Career as a Pharmacist Right for You?
- Faiien
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Math I am a freshman majoring in Applied Physics and minoring in Math. In
- Codyt
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Can I do a full-time mechanical engineering degree while working full time?
- Handsome Rob
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Physics Career path for statisticians in physics research teams
- quanto
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Physics Realistic Careers for Physics Bachelors
- fasteddie911
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Engineering Is it possible to be a Mechanical Engineering Generalist
- koab1mjr
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Math Math PhD: Is it Possible to Have a Math Research Career?
- quantumcoffee
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Why Does My Father Complain About My Job Search Efforts?
- kaos86
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Physics Language for a theoretical physicist
- WackStr
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First Time Home Buyer (Savings Question)
- Cod
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New Job! Time to Invest and Save.
- Iforgot
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Freshman in College Looking for Advice on Electrical Engineering
- essessecy
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Physics Physics BS Degree Worth My Time?
- mapa
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Leaving Academia for Industry: Is a PhD Necessary?
- topcomer
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Physics How do I pursue a degree in theoretical physics?
- swatmedic05
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I'm very interested in astronomy, but worried about job prospects.
- xphillipx
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Is 49 Too Late for a Mechanical Engineering Career Change?
- njmech
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Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineer do this? Water Industry
- engineer408
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Is a Ph.D in Nuclear Fusion Power the Path to a Fulfilling Career?
- rm446
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Career change how to be realistic
- lucadidom82
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What Are the Real-World Applications and Career Prospects in Mechatronics?
- ThorX89
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Should I Pursue Physics with a Right-Brained Mindset?
- TheArtist
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Physics Are there physicists that study time travel
- jweie29nh
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Physics I'm a physics major interested in the new energy industry
- powerovergame
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Engineering Insight into the Job Prospects for Those with a Nuclear Engineering Degree
- Catsworth
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How can I break into the NSA's cryptography field before I graduate?
- Lucretius
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Physics Can a physics PhD open doors to finance, research, and engineering?
- Rhine720
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Space Propulsion Research: What's Next? Best College Major for Study
- osnarf
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Getting past HR when applying to large tech and defense companies
- Iforgot
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Engineering Well living in El Salvador i decided for an engineering but wich one?
- AlexES16
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Engineering Physics major wanting to get into software engineering
- mmapcpro
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Physics Everybody jump on the medical physics bandwagon
- medphys
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Having second thoughts about my course
- solipsis
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Engineering Electrical Engineering and Robots?
- AlexES16
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Starting an asteroid mining company for platinum group metals
- stealthxxy
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Physics Life after Theoretical Particle Physics Ph.D.
- ferm
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Engineering Delema in choosing engineering branch? ungent
- C.KIRANKUMAR
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Engineering I really want to become an engineer
- sunshinesunny
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Physics Gaining a PRL Publication: Value and Impact on a Theoretical Physics Career
- powerflow
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Where do Researchers get the knowledge to do what they do?
- tjfloyd
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Engineering Can You Become a Professional Engineer with a Non-Engineering Bachelor's?
- Big Bad Bozak
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Engineering Applied Physics PhD v. Masters Engineering v. getting a job with BS
- drb5252
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Engineering Going into engineering for college, have questions
- Kawasaki268F
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Physics Proper motivation for Physics -> Wall St?
- DukeofDuke
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Trader or quant for a physics master's graduate?
- Onamor
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I love computer science but I don't think I want to be a programmer
- clint222
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Advice for starting a physics major in college
- Ki Man
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What to Do When You're Not Sure: Advice from Purdue Students
- Mzachman
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Figuring Out Career Path After Graduating with Math Degree
- ynkwocha
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Physics Question: Is it worth pursuing a postdoc in finance as a physics Ph.D.?
- Iforgot
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What Are Borel Spaces and Sigma Algebras in Stochastic Calculus for Finance?
- Iforgot
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Physics Is Faith required to have the best chance to be a physics professor?
- zheng89120
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Major Decision: Advice for Picking Degree Programs
- wclawson
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Covert Career Funding for Your Child: Ethical or Not?
- brainstorm
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Dilemma in choosing for majoring field
- dellscorp
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Can You Pursue Mechanical Design Without Strong Math Skills?
- SteamBC
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Should I reapply for a missed job?
- Ronnin
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Publish Papers: Steps for US-Based Grad School Candidates
- Trexman89
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Math Public relations to math and statistics.
- jordanjohnson
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What are some job recommendations for using math daily?
- murmillo
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Engineering ROTC and Joining the military with physics/engineering PhD
- osnarf
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Physics Looking for advice on EE and Physics learning
- newtech
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