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Internet Seen Leveling Opportunities for Scientists
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Is a Late Career Shift to Physics Worthwhile for a Software Engineer?
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Internships as a Quantitative Analyst
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A 25 Year Old's Dilemma in Marine Science and Astrobiology
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Engineering Would my intellectual profile be able to cope with being an engineer?
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Torn In All Directions Any Advice?
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Finding a Permanent Job as a Particle Physicist
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Physics What Are the Career Opportunities in Plasma Physics Beyond Nuclear Fusion?
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Math Can Math Courses Help You Learn Stock Market Investing?
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Salary survey for undergrad degress in the United States
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First Real Job: Experiences, Success & Challenges
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Engineering Daily Work of a Mechanical Engineer
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Can I become smart enough to become an OB/GYN
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Physics Combining Physics Degree & MBA: Benefits & Experiences?
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Physics Is a 13 MacBook Pro suitable for a degree in Nuclear Physics?
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Do I have the abilities to continue for a Phd?
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Physics I have a BS in physics; what do I need to do to get an industry job?
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Does PhD Prestige Matter for Professor Jobs? Insights from Industry Experience
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Is a Career in Astronomy Worth the Time and Effort?
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Finding jobs for the government/labs/universities
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What Are the Job Prospects for a Physics Student with No Experience?
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Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineer Pursue a PhD in Physics in the US?
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Engineering The Job of Electrical Engineering
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Engineering Software engineer turned physicist
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Math Does a B.S. in Math Benefit a Physics PhD Holder?
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Space/Cosmology careers w/o a PhD?
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Physics What Career Opportunities Exist in Quantum Physics?
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MSc Eng. Physics Student's Astrobiology Thesis: Benefits?
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Engineering Biomed Engineering or Biology/Psych
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Biology Careers & Benefits with a BSc Human Biology Degree
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Math Recent grad what kind of jobs can i get with a BS in physics&math
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What Should I Major in College: Science, Art, or Something Else?
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Can I Start a Physics Career at 40?
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Math Plan to enter physics/math field in late 20's
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What type of career can I expect?
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Are NFS Grants Affecting University Systems Support Budgets?
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Engineering Where to go with Aerospace Engineering?
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Physics What is the success rate for becoming a physics professor?
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Engineering Computer Science/Engineering positions for a physics major?
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Engineering Electrical Engineering vs Civil Engineering
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Programming for a high school student
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Physics Physics vacation work in Australia (or the southern hemisphere)
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Engineering Nuclear engineering in India and its future
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Engineering Is Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering a subfield of Mechanical Engineering
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Finding Part Time Work for Undergrad Physics Students
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Deciding Between Civil or Electrical Engineering Degree
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Which subject should i take as majors?
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Engineering How stable of a field is Electrical Engineering?
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Becoming a Mathematical Physicist
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Guarenteed to qualify for being physicist in NASA (salary at least $90000)
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Physics Software development in Physics
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Deciding between Teaching HS or Pursuing PhD in Physics
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Which Major Should I Choose for a High-Paying, Rewarding Career?
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Math 27year old math major going into physics
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Job Skills Resume Dilemma with 1st B.A. Degree
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What Career Opportunities Should Physics Majors Consider Beyond Industrial Work?
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What Career Options do I Have in Aeronautics (not Astronautics) ?
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Can you be a theorist on the side ?
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Working as a Quant: Experiences & Insights from Quants
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Scientific Computing Jobs: Resources & Opportunities After BS
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Engine Development: What do I need?
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Engineering Studying Astronomy after Engineering?
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Assessing your ability to succeed at a high level in Sci/Eng
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Job Skills About physical address on a resume while traveling this summer
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Sending job applications on a Saturday,
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What career options would I have with neuroscience
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Physics Physicist employment statistics?
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Dealing with 100K College Debt: Advice & Tips
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Physics How much free time does a physicist have?
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Is a Career in Textbook Editing Right for You?
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Physics Bachelor's in Theoretical Astrophysics at 18?
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Engineering Nuclear Engineer: Enlist or Pursue Software Job?
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Can a poll reveal the secrets to career satisfaction and success?
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Which East Coast Colleges Offer a Master's in Alternative Energy?
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Engineering Electrical engineering opportunities?
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Engineering Is what katz say right for university jobs in engineering too?
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Captain of a Ship: Nautical Engineering School Options
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Physics Graduating with 2:2 in Physics. What now?(UK)
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Questions about getting into the Photovoltaic industry
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Finding Purpose: Balancing Personal Interests with Social Responsibility
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Engineering Software Engineer Typing: Importance & Benefits
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Research in Physics: Is it as Exciting as it Seems?
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Should I being worrying about choosing a specific career?
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Best Science-Related Job for You: Salary, Dedication & More
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Can You Overcome Teaching Anxiety and Find Your Path in Education?
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Engineering Graduate School Question for a Mechanical Engineer
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Job Skills Writing Academic Resume: Tips & Templates
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Tutoring High School Kids: Perfecting My Skills
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Getting a PhD in the USA as a German
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Leaving grad school at this time?
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Physics What Questions Should You Ask a Physicist About Their Career?
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Submitting job applications WAY before deadlines: an advantage?
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Whats is the normal age to graduate with a MEng in the United States
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International Nuclear Weapons Inspector: Tracking Dangerous Materials
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Physics Is Geophysics the Right Career Path for a Math Major?
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Job Skills Resume Services: Expert Advice for a Midlife Career Change into Physics
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What Roles and Opportunities Await Electronics and Communication Engineers?
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Where do I Work, With Such a Crazy Combiation?
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Math Math Grant Proposal Writing Tips & Ideas
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Discover the Top Engineering Types and Their Unique Specializations
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