Recent content by AstroZombie

Thanks for your response Locrian. I have 5 years into my pension, I believe I have enough years to recover some of my money. I am also 30 years old so that will change how I calculate things. Thanks for your advice on life annuities, I hadn't considered that, and I will probably speak with...

Hello everyone, I am interested in views regarding a traditional pension as opposed to a 401k. I am at a crossroads in my life where I can choose to move to a different career with interesting work and higher pay, but where most employers have a 401k retirement plan. My current employer has...

I have a Bachelor's in math and have decided to return for engineering. I am going to get a second B.S. first then move on to a master's if everything works out. I feel like there is too much to be covered in an undergraduate engineering program and by the amount of "competency" courses you...

I am a math teacher in Texas. Currently in Texas all you need is a Bachelor's Degree in anything, go through an alternative certification process, and to pass the certification test. I have colleagues in the math department that have degrees in History, Political Science, Engineering...

Wow that is some really cool stuff. I never realized MEs got to do that kind of work. I guess a good compromise will be to major in one and minor in the other, the only trouble is picking the one to major in. But thank you. You have given me some interesting things to work on and think...

That's a relief I was getting worried about my vision. :confused: I'll go ahead and look into the Machine shop and robotics projects you suggested as well. One more question if you don't mind. Do any Mechanical Engineers work at your job, and if so, do you have idea of what they do...

Thanks for the reply berkeman. I have just recently bought an electronics kit from radioshack and built my first circuit. :smile: So far it is interesting and my only complaint is my vision is terrible and its hard for me to see the parts. I will have to buy a magnifying glass to assist...

Sorry for a long post in advance. Hello Physics forums, I read Physics Forums often for useful information and post seldom but will try to contribute useful information when I can. (if I ever feel like I have anything useful to contribute!) I have a few questions regarding Mechanical...

Thanks for the advice hitmeoff and Phyisab****. I'll go ahead and continue with Serway for practice, while working on one of the intermediate/graduate level texts. AZ

To IssacNewton, I agree that the book by Serway is good. I am currently using the 5th edition and my only complaint was that it does not incorporate much calculus. I have a B.S. in Mathematics so I figured I would start with a calculus level book but was dissapointed by the lack of depth. I...

I am currently working through Serway’s Physics for scientists and engineers and the book seems to be fine, but the math does not seem to be calculus based. There are very few problems that incorporate anything more sophisticated than trig or vectors. I am currently in chapter 8. I am...