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Physics Information Theory and Quantum Computers
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When we start writing the futurewhat jobs will we have?
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Engineering Job experience curve for engineers
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Engineering Solving the Science or Engineering Debate: Cosmological Physics
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Engineering Power Engineering vs Computer Engineering: Benefits Comparison
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Engineering Engineering Physics / Mechanical Engineering
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New to Here? Start Your Air Force Pilot Dream Here!
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Physics What Industries Hire Physics Masters?
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Math Is a Career in Medicine Worth the Sacrifices?
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Engineering How to transfer to Software Engineering
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Biology So after a B.Sc in Cell biology
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Focus on courses or work with high school teachers
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Masters After Undergrad vs. Part-Time While Working
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Physics Hard of Hearing or Deaf Physics ?
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Which one to choose:Kineasology or Biochem?
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Switching to a vastly different field for postdoc
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Should I do a BEng or MEng for Working Abroad?
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Job Skills Programming interviews: is it bad to study every possible question?
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Combining Science interests into a Feasible Career
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Physics Particle Physics Development Job: Viable Cold/Normal Fusion
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Is Age Just a Number for Earning a PhD?
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Engineering Civil Engineering and Green Energy?
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Taking PE exam without work experience
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Engineers Working on Sustainable Energy: Wind, Solar & Hydro
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Summer Jobs for Physics/Maths Undergrads | US University Student
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Engineering Chemical Engineering or Chemistry?
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Westinghouse Internships - Advice & Experiences
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Physics What can an astrophysics get into?
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Math How is applied math research done
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Unpaid Internship: intern or work experience?
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Engineering Engineering Student with Interest in theoretical Physics
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Physics How Can I Combine My Love for Physics and Desire to Join the Military?
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Can You Pursue a Career in Astrophysics at NASA?
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Physics Government Physicist: Research, PHD & Job Prospects
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Picking Electives for a Career in NASA: Physics vs Maths
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Have you volunteered with Engineers Without Borders for clean water projects?
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Physics How does one become a nuclear physicist? (go ahead laugh it up im used to it)
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Physics Radiation Physics: Career Opportunities & Research
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Engineering Quantum physicist vs Nuclear Physicist vs Chemical Engineer
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Signal/Image Processing & Communications Careers?
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Math Attending Math Conferences: Guide for Beginner Grad Students
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Engineering Follow me becoming and Aerospace Engineer
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Did I waste my youth by making wrong career choices?
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NASA Job: Theoretical Physics & Astrophysicist Research
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Math Advice for a recent math grad who wants to change field
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Physics Ways and benefits to being physicist?
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Math Can an Athletic Person Become a Math Teacher?
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Math Is a joint-honours (Mathematics and Physics) necessary?
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Engineering Is a Clinical Engineering Technician a good job
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How can I get support for my inventions.
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Physics Getting a Late Start on Physics (Without a Background in Science)
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BA in Engineering: How to Switch Careers and Catch Up on Math and Physics
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Need Career Help? Get Advice for Your 2-Year Mechanical Engineering Degree
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How to get to the space industry, from here
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Physics Jobs You Can Get With A Master's in Physics
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Engineering Physics or Engineering or that applied stuff?
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Jobs Available with Physics, Applied Physics & Aeronautical Engineering Degrees
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Physics Should I Pursue Physics or Join the Army?
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Jobs After Graduating in Physics (Theoretical)
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Physics Prospective Physics Major - What kind of opportunities are out there?
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Emily Jones - Get Active & Be Happy to Improve Your Health
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Physics Molecular biology or particle physics
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Engineering What is it like persewing software engineering?
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Physics M.S. in Physics: Am I Wasting My Time?
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Making a Difficult Decision: Risking it All for the Right Job
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Engineering How to get back and build Engineering Career
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Engineering Mechanical Engineering good career options
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Math Math Tenure Track and other postdoc questions
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What are some jobs that offer a lot of free time to work on a computer?
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What is the best route to go from IT to Science?
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Physics What kind of job can i get with a BS in physics
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What's considered a long commute time to consider residence?
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Math Astrophysics Career: University Course & Job Opportunities
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Engineering Need help deciding on an engineering major (undergrad)
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16-Year-Old Looking for Math/Physics Job
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Engineering Which one is better ? Engineering Majors Dilemma
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What Career Path Did You End Up Choosing After School?
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Which MS Program Is Better for Career Prospects: Wayne State or Columbia?
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Neuroscience, complete newbie about it, one of my interests too (ironicly)
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Choosing a Vocation: Understanding Your Passion for Science and Beyond
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Physics Physicists Statistics (Condensed Matter)
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Getting programming experience
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Aerospace Engineering: Salary, Job Opportunities & Research
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Looking for opinions: does it worth having a Master ?
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Math Which jobs in math are hardest to find?
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Engineering Engineering Jobs: Where graduates have been going (anecdotes)
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How much time does it REALLY take?
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What job skills are necessary for a successful future?
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Where can I work with my degree?
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Physics Interplay between Particle Physics and Astrophysics
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Engineering Tips for an engineering student
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Physics What Are the Career Opportunities in Quantum Mechanics Research?
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Engineering How bad does a community college Engineer Technician diploma look to empoyers?
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Is Optics and Photonics the Future of the Microelectronics Industry?
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FE Exam Sample Questions anyone?
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Physics Going back to physics, my first love
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Postdocs in US (What's the effect of the recession?)
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Math Top Paying Jobs for Physicists - Career Trends and Projections
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Engineering How do I acquire the skills needed for an engineering career
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Unexpected NSERC win (Seeking career guidance)
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