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Please don't destroy me I'm utterly out of my league. Totally admit it. Never took a math class beyond college algebra (a proud, passing C) and no physics not even 101. Yes I suck. Ok so just intuiting but isn't distance always going to be a subjective measurement of space between...

Hi everyone hoping for some input here. I'm the process of ordering some business cards and am wondering what makes sense to include as designations after my name. I am an Engineer In Training based on local rules (Alberta, Canada) Prior to getting my B.Eng I also have a BSc in Computer...

Hi! I've been reading articles (from back in 2008) that speculate on what could happen if one day, billions of years from now, the gravity of Jupiter were to pull Mercury out of orbit. One of the possibilities discussed is that Mercury could be ejected from the solar system...

At the moment, I am a physics major and also putting a lot of emphasis on math. I am in my second year of undergrad at the moment. While my "dream" goal does include going into a PhD for physics, I do realize it's a long and demanding journey, so I have also been looking at actuary related jobs...

Hi, I am Electrical Engineer graduated in 2012. I am expert in PCB designing . So, i want to make start up in this field. First. can anybody tell me how to get customers who are interested in PCB designing, how to find customers?

I am starting a engineering business with some friends while I am still in college. I graduated this past December and I am now working on my Masters. I was curious if anyone else has had a similar experience and what technological field you were in. We are designing an automated welding machine...

Homework Statement 1. Sports arbitrage: The following lines are available at different bookmakers on next week’s game for the Steelers versus the Ravens: Bookmaker 1: 1:1 odds that the Oakland beats Tennessee (if you bet $1, you win $2 for an Oakland win) Bookmaker 2: 2:1 odds that...

As a physicist... Would you like to fund your own research? Lets say that you are a brilliant physicist—applies to any scientists in general—and working on a research while running a business, and you have the ability to fund and build laboratories. I want to hear what people think of that...

I am a first year physics and computer science/ applied math student. I am looking into starting my own business during college. I am inspired by these people who start up these muliti million dollar business in there garages. I do not expect that to happen to me, but it would still be fun to do...

Hi, I am a new business that has ordered some electrical equipment. The first is a packing machine and the plug that the machine is being sent I have attached to this post. It is listed as 220v, 3 phase, 50hz but NEMA does not show this to be the same specifications. How will I make...

I'll give a summary of the issue, then put it into questions. I've wanted to 'do physics' for as long as I can remember, but have recently become somewhat (Though not totally) disillusioned. Aside from physics/maths, I really love making effective plans and guiding them to fruition, as vague...

So whilst Evo and I discussed the news of the day, the greatest idea came to Evo. She said we should be psychics. If anyone doesn't know what a psychic is, summed up they are people who prey on the stupid and speak nonsense in return for money. I have noticed on The Real Housewives of...

I've been following Marissa Mayer, the new CEO of Yahoo!, for quite some time now. I think she's magnificent, brilliant, and sexy. In a recent article she talks about the importance of internalizing a common vision and the acquisition of new ideas. Much of what she talks about can be found in...

Hello everyone! Searching for applications of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to real world problems, all I found were applications to computer science problems (e.g. face recognition, OCR, automated control of systems and machines etc.) and some very experimental works (e.g., crime forecast...

What are IT Solutions and how can it affect your business? Since technology is one fast way to communicate with clients, what about the benefits of IT solutions services?

I'm currently studying calculus and I'm considering becoming a mathematician (possibly professionally, and definitely just for fun). What I would like to know is if more advanced mathematics could have any use for the business/business administration field. I'm thinking of anything from...

Can you do an MBA without even doing business and economics in the undergraduate program. I want to do a Major in Physics and Computer Science and a Minor in Math but I won't do business in Business and Economics but I want to get an MBA. Is this possible?

Hello everybody, I started school in 2006 and studied like crazy to get out. I could have graduated in 3.5 years but became burned out after countless hours for studying of useless economcis classes. The economy hit the skids my junior year which threw me into a bit of depression since I...

If one wants to work as a financial or risk analyst, would it be better to have a bachelor in engineering or business? Obviously, a business major would help me in the field, but someone told me that this way you will become a one trick pony, you should have broad knowledge and go for a...

I am currently and international business and accounting major with a minor in chinese. i love what i am doing but i want to take nuclear engineering, aside from the fact that the subject is fascinating i would love to do it... only question is, as a business major what could i do with nuclear...

Dear Forummers There are LED light bulbs at a low-enough price . These bulbs can illuminate as brightly as CFL bulbs and consumes even less energy and radiate light in all directions just like CFLs. These are said to last 15, 20 years or longer depending on daily usage. Now, my question...

I was reading an article how the business degree (aside from accounting and perhaps finance) is considered by employers to be virtually worthless. The reasons for this are basically that the typical business student is not too bright and rather lazy, with virtually no math or computational...

29. A firm has 1 million shares outstanding with a par value of 100 kroner. Retained earnings are 200 million kroner and the current share price is 325 kroner. The firm undertakes a 20% stock dividend. What do you expect the market price of the share to be immediately after the stock...

Homework Statement A company mines low-grade nickel ore. If the company mines x tons of ore, it can sell the ore for the price p = 225 - 0.25x dollers per ton. How much revenue will the company make by selling an additional 1 ton of ore on top of what is being produced to maximize revenue...

I feel I will explode and must rant about it somewhere Tell me how I have an IB diploma with an extra certificate in physics, five 5's on AP exams, a 4.06 hs gpa, a 4.0 college gpa with all honors courses, am involved in science and honors clubs and whatnot and research, and yet got ZERO...

Im 21 and should be graduating in December with a BS in Accounting and BS in Finance. Now that I'm actually close to graduating, I'm beginning to think more about life after college. One thing I've realized is that I don't like business. Sure I could go through with it and be successful, but I'd...

So I decided to start volunteering for Meals on Wheels. The program where meals are delivered to people's homes who have difficulty one way or the other. It's really nothing more than driving to the home and dropping off the tray of food. Today was my medical exam which I needed to pass to start...

A store Has a percentage lease at a rate of 2.5 percent of gross monthly sales. First -quarter sales were 3,500 for JAn. , 4,250 for Feb , and 5,990 for March. What was the total rent for the first three months? A:\$276.50 B:\$319.25 C:\$343.50 D:\$424.25I will take any help I can even if you...

Hi all, I'm trying to get into a business field that utilizes a lot of mathematics; Basically, I'm looking for a field that involves a lot of upper level mathematics (Graph theory, graduate level analysis, matrix analysis, etc.), is based in the business world, and will allow me to use...

I'm guessing there are some proffesionals here and wasn't sure where else to ask. There may not be a correct answer. If I'm responding to a job posting and the posting has "Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002" where should I site it? I'm guessing it should go imidiatly bellow or above the subject...

First a bit about me. I am 18 years old and on my gap year. Mainly because I could not decide which degree I wanted to pursue, and I had to work this year to afford university. I have always been a person who wanted to know how things work, and I have always enjoyed solving real world...

I've also seen it referred to as Business Process Re-Engineering. Is anyone familiar with this? I really don't see any graduate degrees or certificates out there.

Hello all, Basically, since my early high school years I've been interested in engineering. My dad was an electrical engineer and really expanded the electrical business that my grand dad, an electrician, started. He and the 3 other E.E.'s that worked for him passed away, and the company...

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Hi! I doing some research about Maglev trains as a science project, and will ultimatly try to create a simulation of a Maglev train, and finaly a scaled real life model. Anyway, I tried to contact Transrapid to ask them a few questions about the trains. But now it has gone two weeks, and I...

Physics PhD ---> Business Consulting? How does that work out? Why are Physics PhDs hired to do this kind of work? Why not somebody with with a Finance degree or some such? I actually know someone who's partners with somebody else in a (new-ish) business consulting firm and I asked her if...

Hello all, I just finished my undergraduate degree in mathematics last December and I'm trying to figure out how to proceed in the future with my math degree. I am more interested in applied mathematics and am trying to get some advice as to what field to specialize in; I'm looking for...

im finishing high school this year (wish me luck to my exams!),,,,,, but anyways, i wanted to do electrical engineering/computer science in university. After University, I am planning to work for any engineering/technical company. After earning 7-10 years of work experience, I want to start a...

Greetings! I’m a long time lurker; so let me apologize off the bat for popping in here with my first post being a request for advice, I’ll try not to ramble too much. Two years ago the idea of "changing course" on the direction of my life came up. I pushed the idea aside, assuming my...

I'm a 20 years old female, need some guidance from seniors. :) It's been my dream to work with rockets, propulsion, and everything related to outer space. In short: NASA. I understand that the competition in this field is fierce considering skills in numeracy (physics/math). I took Science...

My University changed the way it handles financial aid refunds. Rather than sending a check, or depositing it into an account, we have to sign up for a debit card service through a company that a quick google search indicates is VERY slimey. You can still get the funds direct deposited to your...

I am considering a business degree, and I have a few questions concerning this field of study. I have a specific learning disability in mathematical comprehension. I know that a business major involves finance, accounting, and statistics, which involves numbers and math. What level of math is...

So most of my friends who are in more "applicable" programs in university have a desire to start a business. They're in engineering mostly but what kind of business can you even start with a math degree? I don't really want to be working for somebody my whole life but if you're in...

For a math elective. Our exams are online. I did very poorly on the first exam because I wrote almost all of my answers that warranted it in scientific notation purely out of habit, which were all graded as incorrect. I of course emailed the professors protesting, they will meet and talk...

In Maine in 1909 the Fernald Law was enacted that required hydroelectric power to be sold in-state only. My understanding is that damming rivers was considered a "taking" that hindered some interests (including the driving of whole logs), so the hydro-power had to be sold in-state to provide...

Hello two years ago I graduated from a private college in missouri with a bachelors in business administration. One year before I graduated I was 100% sure I wanted to go back and get a bachelors degree in engineering. I am now one semester away from getting an associate in engineering from a...

Hello two years ago I graduated from a private college in missouri with a bachelors in business administration. One year before I graduated I was 100% sure I wanted to go back and get a bachelors degree in engineering. I am now one semester away from getting an associate in engineering from a...

Hey just curious about the profitability of a business degree. I hear MBA's are very popular, what about the bachelors though? And how do these stand next to degrees related to money?