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theoex

False Physics Major Dichotomy: Theorist or Experimentalist?

August 3, 2015
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Figure showing links between ballistic pressure waves and traumatic brain injury.Many physics majors believe that pursuing a Ph.D. in…
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Postdoctoral Positions: How to Succeed as a Physicist

July 26, 2015
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Physics PhD Job Search: Start Well Before Graduation

July 23, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Preparing for Your Physics PhD Thesis Defense Effectively

July 14, 2015
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Overview: The Thesis Defense At this point you have completed writing your thesis, your adviser has approved it, and you have distributed it to all members…
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Writing Your Doctoral Thesis: Guide for Physics Grad

July 8, 2015
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How to Publish in a Physics Journal (Addendum)

June 28, 2015
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Presenting Physics Research: Conference Tips for Students

June 25, 2015
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Part I: Early Physics Education in High Schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College Part III: Mathematical Preparations Part IV: The…
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How to Publish Your PhD Research in Physics Journals

June 15, 2015
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Research Ethics for Physicists: Keep a Detailed Lab Notebook

June 13, 2015
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Starting Your Research and Keeping Good Records Now, where were we? Oh yes — you have started your actual research work. You and your adviser have…
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Initiating Physics PhD Research: Getting Started Effectively

June 10, 2015
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