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Aiming High and Managing Distractions as Keys to Success for Science Majors

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Over the years, I've noticed some distinct trends among the physics and chemistry majors I've mentored and worked with.Those with GPAs in the 3.8-4.0…
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Revamping Undergraduate Introductory Physics Laboratory

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This is a compilation of my blog entry on this singular "project" to change the way we conduct the introductory physics laboratory in most US universities.…
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So I Am Your Intro Physics Instructor

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I posted this elsewhere (on my blog), and someone mentioned that maybe it might also be useful here on PF. So I'm reproducing the entire entry here in…
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False Physics Major Dichotomy: Theorist or Experimentalist?

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Many physics majors believe that pursuing a Ph.D. in physics requires them to choose between theory and experiment. Due to my weaknesses in math, I…
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Pass Physics Grad Qualifying Exams: Strategies & Plan

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Starting Graduate School: Coursework and Campus Life You are now entering your first year of graduate school. Academically, you will typically take…
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Physics Major Guide: Succeed in Years 3–4 and Research

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Becoming a Physics Major (End of Year 2) So far, I have covered what a student needs through the end of the second year of study. In most U.S. schools,…