Recent content by ekrim

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    Physics undergrad to Nuclear Eng grad?

    Not sure about job prospects, but physics is your best option as an undergrad degree to pursue this field. ( I assume that nuclear engineering is not offered) . You'll have no problem making the transition. I actually think those requirements are a little steep and a lot of programs would be...
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    What Aspect(s) of Math Do You Find Beautiful?

    I find it beautiful when someone is able to express the same concept with completely different mathematics. The connections and reoccurring themes that pop up when you study a variety of fields is truly amazing.
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    Engineering Mining Engineering - physics heavy?

    It will draw on topics from other fields such as geotechnical engineering and chemistry. Looking at the typical curriculum, the physics seems comparable to other fields like civil or mechanical. Like many engineering courses, it is a practical skill with theoretical grounding in physics, but...
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    Graduate Students Repairing Equipment

    I'm an undergrad TA and spend half of my time fixing instruments.
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    Engineering Which Field of Engineering? Terribly Confused.

    Civil engineers deal with infrastructure. The field is divided into transportation, structural, water resources, and geotechnical engineering. Architectural engineering is a related field, which leans towards structural, and geotechnical to a lesser extent. Environmental engineering is often...
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    Why do it if someone else does it better?

    You can't assume that someone is being honest about their study habits. I wouldn't put it past someone to claim they study for an hour before the test to play themselves up as the "lazy genius." Anyways, intelligence is just one piece of the puzzle. In research, it's not as simple as finding...
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    Freshman UG Research: Advantages, Disadvantages, Benefits?

    It can be a good experience, but I wouldn't recommend it until you've really settled into college.
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    So I signed up for the General GRE's

    writing: 45 minute essay + 30 minute essay reading section: 30 minutes, 30 questions math: 45 minutes, 28 questions I imagine you could save time on the writing, but the reading and math don't leave much time to play with. (you choose when to end the test and can move on) It's not really...
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    Bell Labs Kills Fundamental Physics Research

    I think you guys got it wrong. Cutting funding to fundamental research is an obvious sign that we've pretty much got science figured out. Game over, we won.
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    Advancing Math Skills: Tips for High School Seniors

    As boring as it sounds, really learning calculus 1 well will be a great asset to you. This may include going ahead of the class in chapters, doing extra problems, and learning more theoretical aspects of what the class is doing.
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    Questioning My Declining Mental Capacity as an Undergrad Math Student

    Let's not go overboard here :)
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    Don't buy from tree-hating businesses

    Just curious, but how could Google even be environmentally unfriendly? I feel like they'd have to make a noted effort to achieve that.
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    Why don't guys wash their hands after going to the bathroom?

    speak for yourself
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    Speed Limit Enforcement: Setting an Example for Adherence to Laws

    Come to think of it, I drive as fast as I possibly at all times. But living in South Florida this turns out to be 10-15 mph below the speed limit.
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    Are Forbes' College Rankings Accurate?

    My prestigious institution ranks in the 400's. I think I passed university of phoenix online somewhere along the way