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What's the Best Career Path for a Mid-Life Engineer with Multiple Interests?
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Job Skills Engineering at a Colorado or California University?
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How Can a 21-Year-Old Overcome Past Mistakes and Redefine Their Future?
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Physics Does a career in physics make sense for me?
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Physics Astrophysics Careers for 1st Year Students
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Very slow at getting and digesting things
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How Much Does a Cern Scientist Earn Annually?
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How Can a 16-Year-Old Explore a Passion for Physics and Engineering?
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Does anyone know the path towards becoming an actuary?
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Physics EE vs. Physics: Is a Double Major Worth It?
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Career Advice for 16yo in Astronautical Engineering
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What's the Best Minor to Pair with an EE Degree?
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Physics Importance of SAT Physics Test Score in College Admission Process
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Financial Analysis vs. Computer Science
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Want advise on moving up in aviation career
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Type of Jobs and Job Market for 8-9 years of studying .Pleasee help.
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Specialization vs. Generalization
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Physics Should I Leave Physics? Deciding Between a Career in Physics & Engineering
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Becoming An Image Technician: Requirements & Tips
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Physics Non-Academic employment after getting a PhD in Astrophysics?
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Physics What Are the Best Career Options and Schools for a Physics Degree?
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Physics What is the role of a physicist and how can they make an impact on society?
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Physics Advice on Unorthodox Physics Job Search
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Physics Clinical Medical Physics in a Field Other than Radiotherapy
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Engineering If a student studies engineering in the US can the student work in the UK
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Masters degree with no experience
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What Full-Time Jobs Can You Do While Pursuing a PhD?
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Physics What Are the Job Opportunities for a Licentiate in Physics in El Salvador?
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Suggestions for places for M.Sc. Interested in astro-cosmo
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Purchasing a product made by your company's competitor
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Engineering My Senior Year- design engineering
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Nuclear & Astro Physics: Career Paths & Traits
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Physics Summer Placements for a 2nd year Physics student
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How are older graduates/doctorates viewed upon by the academia/employers?
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Physics How Do Materials Scientists and Physicists Collaborate in Research?
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Is an REU Program the Right Summer Opportunity for a Physics Student?
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Engineering Civil engineering or mechanical engineering
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Is Nuclear Engineering a Viable Career Choice for the Future?
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Engineering Offshore Platforms and Mechanical Engineering
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What to do with a PhD in material science?
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Finished 2nd yr civil Swap to mech?
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Engineering Study Nuclear Engineering in China or the U.S.
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Physics Job Opportunities After B.Sc. in Physics
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Physics Can a Senior Undergrad in EE Switch to a Career in Physics?
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Consider a Second Masters in Bioinformatics for Higher-Demand Job Opportunities
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Engineering, Photography, or Film? Which Career Path Should I Choose?
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How many degrees( bachelor, or grad ) can have one have?
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Summer Research Placement (undergrad)
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Nuclear Energy in Canada: Companies in Alberta
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Engineering Math Undergrad then Mech Engineering for Grad
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Grad School Subject Test and Research Interests
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Does University Reputation Impact PhD Admissions in Cosmology?
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How Can I Maximize Study Time for a Physics Test in Three Weeks?
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At what age did you obtain/ plan to obtain Ph.d.
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Engineering What kind of engineering would be good to study
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Challenging a Bogus Parking Ticket?
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Engineering Changing engineering specialties after graduation
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I want to Commercialize Science: just not discover it: Effects of Carree Choice
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Job Skills Informational Interview on Mechanical Engineering - Ryan
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Physics Theoretical physics Bsc jobs in uk
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The bad news is you're not being laid off
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I feel like I don't deserve a job.
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Engineering Taking pre-engineering in college
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Does this job exist? I mean is it even possible? Am I wasting my time?
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Math Possible switching from EE to Math Ed.
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Overcome Struggles in Math and Physics
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Physics (Realistic) options and versatility with a B.Sc. or Master's degree in Physics
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What Career Path Should I Choose?
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Engineering How important are grades and university prestige in landing an engineering job?
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Engineering Should I attempt to be a physicist or an engineer?
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Physics Stuck with a B.S Physics and no job
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Career Prospects for the Non-Settler: Working from Home & On-the-Go
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Math Math PhD Bubble: What % Get Tenure?
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Physics Physicist with background in diffusion, simulationwhat after PhD?
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General GRE score sending deadlines
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Engineering What are engineering mentorship programs
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Finding the Right Field in Physics for Grad School
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Engineering Engineering Interview(Preferrably Mechanical engineers)
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Engineering Why do people say that engineering can or does make one become insane
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Mythbusters like jobswhat are thay?
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Engineering Do most engineers work as a team with other engineers?
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Jobs for people with a PHD in philosophy/ethics/bio-ethics
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Do I really need a High School Diploma?
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Can GRE scores make it in time for Dec. 1st deadlines?
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Studying Abroad: Choosing the Right Test & How to Prepare
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Physics Dejected question about physics future
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What Career Opportunities are Available with an Astronomy Degree?
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Engineering Switching or not switching from Civil Engineering to Physics
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Engineering Why Is Demand for Software Engineers Growing Faster Than Computer Engineers?
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Job Skills What should I wear for a phone interview with an academic employer?
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Which Research Maximizes PhD Program Chances?
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What Careers Can 16-Year-Olds Pursue in Engineering Physics and Aerospace?
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Applying for Grad School, Advice?
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Not really interested in science subjects
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I'm on a second bachelors - how much will the first drag me down?
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French PhD - Eligible for EU Citizenship?
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Will accounting remain a viable career option in the future?
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Can I Apply to Graduate School in a Different Field than My Bachelor's Degree?
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Career plans, better areas to be working in for spaceflight/aeronautics?
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Engineering Jobs in Engineering Analysis hard to find.
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