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Physics Is it too late to pursue a PhD in physics at 29?
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Physics I am thinking of getting a Msc in geophysics.
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Good Job now vs. TA position and Master's
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Engineering Which engineering major is right for me?
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Getting a PhD while working? Is it doable?
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Technical Management: PhD vs MBA for CTO Position?
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Engineering Future of Aviation for Aspiring Aeronautics Engineers
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Physics Physics or Actuarial Science: Which Path Should I Choose?
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Physics How Is High Energy Physics as Career?
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Answering "How do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Second Career Labour Market Research
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Math Picking math grad schools and postdoc placement rates
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Physics Which PhD Program Should I Choose: IIT or NIU for Condensed Matter Physics?
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Physics Medical Physics education length
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Math What Are the Options for Graduate Programs in Math?
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Med School vs. Grad School: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Aspiring Scientists
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Balancing Physics, Math & EE Degrees - Will It Pay Off?
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Aerospace Colleges: Military + UAV Programs in 2011
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Teaching: Pros & Cons + Career Options
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Mechanical Engineering Junior: What Can I Achieve with a BS & MS?
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Physics Studying technological physics
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Engineering What's the Difference Between MSc and MEng in Mechanical Engineering?
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Physics How hot of an area of research is particle physics?
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Engineering Do I really need Engineering degree to get job in renewable-energy industry ?
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Advice about internship research challenges
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Engineering Employability of A.S. Degree in Engineering Science
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Jobs statistics in beyond the standard model's PHD's doctorants.
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Life as a PhD Physicist: A Fresh Out of Grad School Perspective
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Physics What to do with my physics B.S.?
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Engineering Engineering career with good job prospects
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Engineering Chance of Engineers Getting Right Job After Graduation?
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Physics Aeronautics from a physics degree
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Engineering Physics vs Engineering any help would be greatly appreciated
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Physics Theoretical Physics: Job Opportunities in the Field
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How to Choose a Career: Rules to Consider
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Best field for tech entrepeneuship.
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Economy & Job Search Tips for Physics Majors
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Math What can I do with a BS in Math? MS?
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Physics How large scale is plasma physics
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Physics Medical Physics: Advice and Rant from a UK University Student
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Choosing Your University: London UCL & Ideas
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What jobs can I get with a degree in astrophysics or physics?
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Job Skills Outstanding Intern Performance: Should I Mention it on my Resume?
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Sponsorship for Post-Docs at Los Alamos: Research Group Requirement?
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Engineering Can rubber tracks replace steel tracks on military vehicles?
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Science Career Options for Undecided Students
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Is a Career in Astrophysics Right for Me?
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Biology seems like a waste of time
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Physics Questions about Astronomy/Astrophysics
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Physics What do you think From MD to Physicist?
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Physics What are good biology/physics-based jobs?
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Plans on creating an organization/pol of tech enthusiasts
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Career and subject of Mechatronics
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Calculating Resistances of a Cavity Wall
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Physics Computational Physics: Careers & Demand - Brin
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Math How many hours a week are involved in a phd in pure mathematics?
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Primary Authors Earn Royalties from Math/Science Textbooks
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What Courses Best Prepare for a Career in MEMS?
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Engineering What career path should I take? (Engineering)
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Jumpstarting Your Programming Career: Tips from a City College CS Student
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Is Computer Engineering a Good Major Choice for Job Opportunities?
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What Career Paths Should You Consider with a BS in Information Technology?
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Careers in Nanotechnology: Where to begin
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Physics Is Physics Right for Me? Career Exploration
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Job Skills What to Do When Interviewer Asks Wrong Question?
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I am interested string theory
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Engineering What Are the Career Prospects for Chemical Engineers?
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Deciding Between Applied and Theoretical Physics - ToreHan, Istanbul
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Should I follow up job applications with a phone call?
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REU for students with refugee status
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Switch Fields After PhD: Strategies for Future Employment
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Job search: Two critical questions
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Engineering Bachelors in Chemistry and Masters in Chemical Engineering
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Engineering Is Math a Barrier to Pursuing Engineering?
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Engineering What can I do with Engineering Physics?
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Which Industries Value Thin Film Technology Expertise?
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What Career Paths are Available in Aerospace for Aspiring Scientists?
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What Major Should I Choose to Pursue My Passion for Innovation and Design?
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Phyiscs or mech eng better suited for energy study
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Can a PhD Open Career Paths Beyond Physics?
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Physics I'm having trouble finding a job (physics)
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Careers at NASA/CERN for optics/photonics engineer?
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Engineering Engineer: B.Sc Science Grad to M.Sc Industrial Automation
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Researching Black Holes & String Theory
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Engineering Engineering Consulting: All You Need to Know
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Can I Pursue a Career in Astronomy with a B.S. in Physics?
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Engineering Lost Materials Engineer seeks Job
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Engineering Aerospace vs. Mechanical Engineering Careers
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Science Job: Which Degree Is Best for Employment?
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Is a Passion for Physics Enough to Pursue a Career in Astrophysics?
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Physics Advice on Choosing Between Medicine and Physics
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Physics Can a Physicist Bodybuild? Life, Money, and Beyond.
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Engineering Best language to learn for a career in science/engineering?
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Engineering Optical Engineer Salaries: Real Pay Stories
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Physics Physics Lecturer: Job Description, Pay, Allowance & Satisfaction
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MD Firm Lifestyle: 60hr weeks or something else?
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Job Skills Preparing for an Inclined Plane Teaching Job Interview
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Physics Physics minor possibility questions
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Only in highschool (PROGRAMMING)
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Engineering What are the salary prospects for nuclear engineering graduates?
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