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Physics A physicists's paycheck (need some explanations)
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How difficult is it to get into astro/cosmology?
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Career in web designing and internet
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Engineering Masters in Engineering with Astrophysics Undergrad Degree?
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Physics Theoretical physics - Subjects help
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Engineering How much chemistry in Electrical Engineering
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Patent Lawyer Requirements & Science Backgrounds
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Frustration with patent system bureaucracy
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Chemistry Bachelors of science in biochemistry
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Physics Men vs. Women in Physics Careers
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Responding to a job posting for research assistant
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Engineering ME: Engineer Looking to Avoid Pigeonholing | Find Companies to Target
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Physics A Few Questions - Thinking about going into physics
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Engineering Career in Biomedical Engineering.
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Physics Making it as a Physicist: The Chances and Realities of Scientific Discoveries
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Job Skills What to say on resume abuout BSET degree?
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Hi,I am an EE student and I'm nearing the end of my first year from
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Surviving a Difficult Advisor: Support & Advice
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Engineering What are some cities with job opportunities in nuclear and power engineering?
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Is Chaos Theory Still Relevant in Today's Scientific Research?
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Engineering What do engineering physicists actually do?
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Is it possible to major in just astronomy
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Engineering Why are so many civil engineer unhappy ?
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Should You Hire Your Friends for a Job?
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Hi, my name is Luis and I am a High school student currently enrolled
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What is a Reasonable Start Date for Relocating for a New Job?
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What are some career options for someone who loves cars and computers?
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Teaching High School Without Teacher Certification?
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Math Jobs available for Mathematicians
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Engineering Mechanical Engineering & Business Adm: Exploring Career Options
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Physics What do medical and radiation physicists do?
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A Few Questions for Twofish-Quant.
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Physics Can a Physics Degree Lead to a Career in Military Weapon Development?
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What exactly can one do with a Bachelor in Science?
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Comparing EE and EET: What's the Difference?
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Physics Cosmology/Physics and programming
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How to become a fund manager (in US)
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Physics HEEEEEELLP MEEE (astrophysicist)
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Physics Perspective Physics Branches in Industry.
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Maintain a love affair while proceeding with the career
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Looking for jobs. Should I tell them I have a Master's?
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Did I Make a Mistake Choosing UChicago Over Rice?
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Physics Become a Theoretical Physicist: College Major & Career Info
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How much debt can I hope to pay off?
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Physics What jobs await me after a bachelor's in physics?
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Engineering How long can you work as an engineer ?
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Physics What are the future prospects for studying nuclear physics?
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Physics Jobs in Physics: Bachelor & Masters Degrees & PhD Requirements
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Is a PhD in Physics a Good Path to Becoming a Quant?
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Engineering Systems Engineering | What Is It & What Do They Do?
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Physics Is a Bachelor's Degree Enough for a Career in Physics and Racing?
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Physics Theoretical Plysics Vs. Astrophysics
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Is Employee Loyalty Valued in Today's Industries?
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Can (insert topic) be understood through a mathematical lens?
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Aerospace Engineers: Boom and Bust Job Market?
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How to sell one's self with integrity?
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How much Does where you got you grad degree Matter
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Engineering What people think of Civil, strucuture engineers and architects ?
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Engineering What job should I get before I become an Electrical Engineer?
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Engineering Do engineering classes go towards a physics degree
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Engineering Electrical v Computer Engineering
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What industries could benefit from my physics PhD and technical skills?
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Engineering Physics major vs. mechanical engineer undergrad degree to become an engineer
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Recent college grad question about job market
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Master's in EE: Is it Necessary for Electronics/Hardware?
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Corporate Chaos: The Dangers of Buzzwords and Faddish Business Philosophies
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Engineering Engineering degrees to dental or law school ?
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Physics How Can You Combine Chinese, Physics, and Economics in Your Career?
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Careers Combining Acoustics & Electrical Engineering
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Engineering Computer vs. Electrical engineering
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Advice Needed: Can I Work a Full-Time Job Before Graduation?
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Job Skills How Can I Ace My Upcoming Internship Phone Interview?
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Engineering Job prospect for civil and general engineering.
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Can someone who studied Biomechanics become a doctor?
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Would this internship really help me gain relevant experience?
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Job Searching: Requesting a Day Off for Master's Presentation
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Working and Pursuing an Education at the Same Time
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Physics Teaching limits of a physics degree
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Will Theorists Ever Earn as Much as Applied Scientists?
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Engineering How much does a software engineer get annually?
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Engineering Mechanical Engineering Career Path
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Engineering Skills needed to be an engineer/Career outlook
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Careers in modeling and simulation?
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Math Teaching vs something else (math degree)
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How do scientists achieve breadth?
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Physics PhD Jobs & Salaries: An Overview
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Private or Government Labs: Which Path is Best for Nuclear Engineering Careers?
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Tutor Search: Physics Tutors in Australia
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Physics Dude , crazy traveling as a 3rd world Physicist? What do you think?
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Engineering B.S. Physics, Engineering Career
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Why Get a PhD: Benefits and Opportunities
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Need career counseling for architecture
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What area of EE would this fall under?
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EE vs CpE Jobs: What's the Difference?
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Math Math and physics teacher at the high school level
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Equations to describe physical systems
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Engineering What are the positives of majoring in Physics vs Electrical Engineering
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Math Prospects for Math major EE minor applying for signals related EE PhD?
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Physics Osteopathic Medicine in High School Physics
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Engineering Prospects of a Computer Engineer
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