Recent content by AKing2713

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    Programs At a crossroads between MS in CS or EE

    It does seem like the standard that anyone working in the semiconductor field doing research and development or even some types engineering all have PhDs. I wouldn't be opposed to a PhD but might be a bit tough coming from a more mathematics background instead of an EE background. Also, I have...
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    Programs At a crossroads between MS in CS or EE

    I can see myself being happy at both jobs so I am just not sure which 1 to go for. What did you do when you were doing EE if you don't mind me asking?
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    Programs At a crossroads between MS in CS or EE

    I am currently finishing up a BS in Mathematics with a concentration in statistics and can't decide which route to take in education and career. I am currently active duty Air Force and fix/teach people how to fix jets (been in for 12 years). I am transferring to the reserves to finish out my...
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    Programs Peer online degree programs, No in-person class -- Good idea?

    Im guessing others have asked this question before and you are trying to say, no, there are no online degrees worth a crap? Because that would of been a bit more helpful. Sweet thanks for that insight bro! Ya, but you missed the part where I said I want to do the exact oppisite of what you...
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    Programs Peer online degree programs, No in-person class -- Good idea?

    Hello all, I just had a few questions about online degree programs and was wondering if they can be done/are worth it. First let me explain my situation as to why I want to do online school as opposed to a brick-and-mortar school. I'm currently in the military and as you can imagine its pretty...
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    High School Algebra - Associativity and Commutativity

    I'm in the same boat as you more or less and would like to get back into studying math just for fun. It seems like me and you both just need a good book to help us lay a good foundation for learning math now and later. Just a friendly bump for a good suggestion!
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    Finance Career: Q&A for Physics PhD Seeking Advice | TwoFishQuant

    So, i know I'm new here but am I missing something? Why get a physics/mathmatics/MBA degree if you want to be a quant? Why not just take the direct appraoch and get a Master of Quantitative Finance degree(or something similar)? Is it because it's to direct and people want something else to fall...
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    Programs Prior military thinking of physics/engineering degree

    Does anyone have any insight to any of my questions?
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    Programs Prior military thinking of physics/engineering degree

    So, about 3 years ago I was on these forums getting an idea of what I wanted to do after I got out of the military. My how time flys because my military service is almost up as I have a little more than a year left. My job in the Air Force is an avionics tech on fighter jets. I love my job...
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    Physics Air Force and Physics - Should I?

    Hey guys thanks for all the advice. It will def take some soul searching to figure out exactly what I want to do but you all have given me some good ideas. @rgray107918 - Thank you for the vote of confidence! I am not sure what my job is yet in the Air Force but I will know when I go to basic...
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    Physics Air Force and Physics - Should I?

    Hello all, I am currently enlisted in the Air Force (about to ship out to basic in a month) and needed to ask a question about studying physics. I would ask my recruiter but all he would do is blow smoke up my *** and sugar coat it all so I thought I'd make a post here. My question is how...