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Neuroscience, complete newbie about it, one of my interests too (ironicly)
- Raizy
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Would You Choose a Simpler Job as You Approach Retirement?
- TheStatutoryApe
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Choosing a Vocation: Understanding Your Passion for Science and Beyond
- Fragment
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Physics Physicists Statistics (Condensed Matter)
- DrummingAtom
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Getting programming experience
- psid
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Recently I have been receiving bids from a dozen contractors in total
- Ivan Seeking
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Aerospace engineering salary, job prospects and research scope
- hsarp71
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How Do I Manage a House Move, Research, and Travel Plans All at Once?
- Moonbear
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Looking for opinions: does it worth having a Master ?
- zetafunction
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Math Which jobs in math are hardest to find?
- quasar_4
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Losing motivation once I stopped doubting myself
- Jammin_James
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Engineering Engineering Jobs: Where graduates have been going (anecdotes)
- subSquall
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How much time does it REALLY take?
- Mzachman
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What job skills are necessary for a successful future?
- avant-garde
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Where can I work with my degree?
- durangotang
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Physics Interplay between Particle Physics and Astrophysics
- Norman
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Engineering Getting a job in the US as a Finnish microchip engineering graduate
- Kruum
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Physics What Are the Career Opportunities in Quantum Mechanics Research?
- karkas
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Engineering How bad does a community college Engineer Technician diploma look to empoyers?
- Raizy
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Is Optics and Photonics the Future of the Microelectronics Industry?
- Link
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Where to find FE exam practice questions online
- quantumdude
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Physics Going back to physics, my first love
- heisen
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Postdocs in US (What's the effect of the recession?)
- rsq_a
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Math Top Paying Jobs for Physicists - Career Trends and Projections
- Jimmy Snyder
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Quitting physics/math academically
- ice109
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Engineering How do I acquire the skills needed for an engineering career
- curiousdude
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Unexpected NSERC win (Seeking career guidance)
- sparkplug
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Physics Is it too late to pursue a PhD in physics at 29?
- quantumfireball
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Physics I am thinking of getting a Msc in geophysics.
- Milentije
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Good Job now vs. TA position and Master's
- Valhalla
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Engineering Which engineering major is right for me?
- Ryuk1990
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Just became eligible for full pension benefits
- Janus
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Getting a PhD while working? Is it doable?
- windsupernova
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Technical Management: PhD vs MBA for CTO Position?
- joberr
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Engineering Future of Aviation for Aspiring Aeronautics Engineers
- Ofey
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Physics Should I major in physics or actuarial science?
- kingwinner
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Physics How Is High Energy Physics as Career?
- SuperStringboy
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Answering "How do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Oxygenne
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Second Career Labour Market Research
- Deadwood
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Math Picking math grad schools and postdoc placement rates
- Geometrick
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Physics Which PhD Program Should I Choose: IIT or NIU for Condensed Matter Physics?
- dnvlgm
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Physics Medical Physics education length
- Uranium
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Math What Are the Options for Graduate Programs in Math?
- samspotting
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Med School vs. Grad School: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Aspiring Scientists
- egregious1
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Job prospects with physics, math, and EE degrees from CU Boulder
- blue2004STi
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Aerospace Colleges: Military + UAV Programs in 2011
- Antaries
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Pros and cons of teaching careers and job options
- serrastar101
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Career options with a BS in mechanical engineering vs BS plus MS in materials science
- Seraph042
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Is it too late to go back to school and pursue a different career?
- physicscrap
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Physics Studying technological physics
- jalalmalo
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Engineering What's the Difference Between MSc and MEng in Mechanical Engineering?
- doublemint
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Physics How hot of an area of research is particle physics?
- Fizzicist
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Engineering Do I really need Engineering degree to get job in renewable-energy industry ?
- sesinka
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Advice about internship research challenges
- Spirit
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Engineering Employability of A.S. Degree in Engineering Science
- MadMike1986
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Jobs statistics in beyond the standard model's PHD's doctorants.
- MathematicalPhysicist
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Life as a PhD Physicist: A Fresh Out of Grad School Perspective
- DClancy
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Physics What to do with my physics B.S.?
- berik
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Engineering Engineering career with good job prospects
- konto77
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Engineering Chance of Engineers Getting Right Job After Graduation?
- Raizy
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Physics Aeronautics from a physics degree
- ScarTissue
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Has anyone used a Bowflex regularly and seen results?
- rocomath
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Engineering Should I switch from engineering to physics?
- starlightx
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Physics Theoretical Physics: Job Opportunities in the Field
- Stratosphere
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How to Choose a Career: Rules to Consider
- lolopolo
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Best field for tech entrepeneuship.
- Busin
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Never liked working with other people
- completenoob
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Physics major struggling to find full-time work before grad school
- joberr
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Have you found what you are good at?
- completenoob
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Math What can I do with a BS in Math? MS?
- lockedup
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Paid off $25,000 in student loans in just over 2 years
- S_Happens
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Physics How large scale is plasma physics
- Monocles
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Physics Medical Physics: Advice and Rant from a UK University Student
- fasterthanjoao
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Should I choose UCL or explore other universities for physics?
- TheUnkown
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What jobs can I get with a degree in astrophysics or physics?
- doublemint
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Job Skills Outstanding Intern Performance: Should I Mention it on my Resume?
- fizzziks
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Sponsorship for Post-Docs at Los Alamos: Research Group Requirement?
- nbo10
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Engineering Can rubber tracks replace steel tracks on military vehicles?
- norwegianguy
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Laid off and improving skills through community college courses
- david90
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Science Career Options for Undecided Students
- jian11111223
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Is a Career in Astrophysics Right for Me?
- Oscar Wilde
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Biology seems like a waste of time
- Newton V
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Physics Questions about Astronomy/Astrophysics
- RESmonkey
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Physics What do you think From MD to Physicist?
- DrJD
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Physics What are good biology/physics-based jobs?
- emporia
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Plans on creating an organization/pol of tech enthusiasts
- gulaman
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Career and subject of Mechatronics
- Gogsey
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Calculating Resistances of a Cavity Wall
- laheer
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Physics What careers are available in computational physics research?
- Brin
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Math How many hours a week are involved in a phd in pure mathematics?
- coverband
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Should I sell a video game account for $500 or keep it for sentimental value?
- jhicks
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Primary Authors Earn Royalties from Math/Science Textbooks
- BoundByAxioms
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What Courses Best Prepare for a Career in MEMS?
- HappMatt
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Engineering What career path should I take? (Engineering)
- nothing4me
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Getting a programming job after completing CS1 and CS2
- nameVoid
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Is Computer Engineering a Good Major Choice for Job Opportunities?
- Iron_Brute
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Can 15-Year-Olds Work at Major Retailers Like Walmart in New York State?
- weiking
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What Career Paths Should You Consider with a BS in Information Technology?
- Firestrider
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Careers in Nanotechnology: Where to begin
- GPT
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Physics Is Physics Right for Me? Career Exploration
- billyx3
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