I'll first say I have many interests including physics, applied math, CS and EE. I was committed to EE until I started doing some research into the BLS. EE's are supposed to only have a 2% increase through 2018. As opposed to CS which has 32% increase through 2018.
I understand this going to...
Let me give an example of how I would approach a certain topic. If I was working within a particle accelerator group I would want to be the one designing and developing the accelerator itself. Running through experiments and seeing if the accelerator is doing what we need it to do. I wouldn't...
I want to apply the knowledge that I gain from physics to something practical. With that said, it sounds like I should just do engineering. But the problem is the topics I'm interested in has a very physics-y flavor. Many of the topics I find fascinating are applied quantum mechanics and optics...
A little background: I'm finally going back to school to finish my degree. I'm a sophomore and need to decide which path will be the most valuable. I'm a practical person with a Physics/Math envy. I understand the material most when I get to the experiment. Endless book learning will make me...
I'm torn between several areas: Optics, Materials Science, and Physics. Academically does Applied Physics and EE differ at all in the interests I have?
I need to talk to an adviser but I'm thinking of majoring in EE or Physics then taking every elective I can from the other department. I...
I care to add an interesting point of view to this discussion. I'm a musician and I've found that there is also the natural talent argument in this field too. Either you're born to play or not. I don't have any scientific evidence that says either natural talent or hard work. But I have found...
I'm also not a big fan of programming, I understand it's importance but I would never want to be a programmer. So, condensed matter physics doesn't use much programming? Does experimental physics use less programming than theoretical physics? Thanks.
I currently work as a skilled tradesman. I enjoy the work and the stability of the job but I'm going back to school for some kind of Science/Engineering degree. I was sold on EE but I've been reading a lot about those jobs being outsourced. I can't really decide on to major in what I like...
The Master's program accepted you with a BA in Political Science? Can you explain more please? I have a BA in Communications and plan to go back to get a BS in Engineering or Science. I didn't know it was possible to jump into a Master's without a relevant degree.. Hmm..
Concerning sneaking into classes... Make sure you pick a class that's 50+ students or they might notice you. Also, join the class on the 2nd week of classes, by then the paperwork/attendance items were done. The big problem with sneaking in is you can't really participate. If you ask questions...
So I haven't taken a Chemistry class in about 10 years and even then I did horrible. I think this was because I just didn't care. I'm confident I can pick up the material now. Anyway, this fall I have to take Chem 1 and want to be prepared. What's a good (popular) undergrad Chemistry textbook...
What the heck is the difference between all these majors/professions? On websites like Wikipedia they seem to use all these terms to describe each other. It's very confusing. Thanks for your help.
I read biographies about great Scientists. Feynman is my all time favorite, his passion for the subject is beyond anything I've seen. Watch some of his Youtube videos. This one is my favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvqwm6RbxcQ&feature=related @5:00. When I watch that it's all I need to...