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

March 7, 2019
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Overview 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…
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physicslab

Revamping Undergraduate Introductory Physics Laboratory

April 8, 2017
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Introduction This is a compilation of my blog entry on this singular "project" to change the way we conduct the introductory physics laboratory in most…
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So I Am Your Intro Physics Instructor

August 23, 2016
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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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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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Pass Physics Grad Qualifying Exams: Strategies & Plan

June 3, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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other majors

Entering Physics Graduate School Without a Physics Degree

June 2, 2015
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Can you enter physics graduate school without a physics degree? I decided to write about this because it is a very common question on many physics forums:…
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Understanding the US Physics Graduate School System

May 21, 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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Physics Grad School: Senior-Year Application Guide

May 14, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Physics Major Guide: Succeed in Years 3–4 and Research

May 12, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Mathematical Prep for Physics Majors — Essential Guide

May 11, 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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Essential Guide: Surviving Your First Year in Physics

May 8, 2015
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Part II: Surviving the First Year of College This part covers survival tips for the first two undergraduate years. You’re now in college and intend…
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