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So I got rejected from both programs I had lined up and applied to. I have a few options, but was really hoping you guys would have many more. I could take two classes online from ArtOfProblemSolving.com, they would help me prepare for math olympiads and contests, and I would certainly enjoy...

hello, just a small question on taking phy II over the summer. my schools gone through a great deal of budget cuts and we're not left with a lot of options with regards to classes here. physics II is offered once in the first 6 week semester, may to june. once in the 2nd 6 week...

Please tell your opinion with reasons (if possible). I hope this will be important for those who do not have a good undergrad research experience Please consider all the factors including the demand, funding, research, jobs,...etc.

I'm looking at housing options. I'm thinking, while I can afford to get a nice place, I could save around 20-30% on rent by getting a not so nice place. Even a not so nice place would still be better than any of the rooms I had during school. I'm just mulling this over and considering how...

In your opinion, what are my options in life based on my pedigree alone Just turned 24, graduated 1.5 years ago with a degree in physics/astronomy. I'm in between jobs. I have a 2nd interview with a financial software company that deals with hedge funds/private equity, banks, etc. I have a...

Hi, I'm a physics major at Cornell and after reading a few of the threads on this site, I'm worried I might not end up with the career I'm expecting. I love physics, and have been planning on going to graduate school for my Ph.D. But I'm not sure I love physics enough to be...

In Fall 2008, I'm going to start studying for an undergrad in electrical engineering. I'm getting tired of doing gruntwork for my summer jobs, stuff like painting, being a salesman etc... and I was wondering whether people know about any summer jobs that are somewhat field related that I could...

What type of jobs are avilable to someone with a degree in applied math?

im 21 and curently a security guard. my dad go hurt and i had to get a job straight out of high school to help support my family doing so putting my education on hold.My question is if the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies - Math and Physics at Ellis College online would be a...

I'm graduating in a week with a BA in physics and a 2.51 GPA (WOOT!11) Yeah, well I didn't do so well in chemistry and some other general courses which caused me to switch majors several times. It looks like I'll be denied every job that asks for my GPA. Well, anyways, I feel I don't have...

career option? i don't know how many times this has been asked(probably 347374 times, coz that's what this Academic & Career Guidance forum does:biggrin:), but being a stupid, i ll ask again:-p i want to do MS after my graduation. apart from clearing GRE test, what else i need to do to prepare...

Hello all, I recently graduated from high school, and accepted my offer to a pretty good university in the faculty of science. I am going to be majoring in physics and/or chemistry. I just want to know if it is right for me. More specifically, what do people do out there with a physics...

I was on MIT's website this afternoon and noticed that the school offered 4 different options within the mathematics department. The 4 options were General, Applied, Theoretical, and Mathematics with Computer Science. I'd like to know the differences between these if possible. Is the option with...

I have a B.S.M.E. and now considering going back to get a MA in mathematics. Would this be a good career move or should I consider a MS in mechanical? I enjoy ME however I also enjoy mathematics. I am wanting skills to be diversified. What would be my career paths?

I'm trying to plan out my schedule for next year, and need to choose 3 arts courses. I found 2 that are interesting (History of science, and History of Technology), but can't seem to find anymore that interest me. Anyone have any suggestions for what might be useful/interesting?

The tutorial on how to make a search form with multiple search options was excellent! http://www.mediacollege.com/internet/javascript/form/multi-search.html However, is it possible to use radio buttons instead of a drop-down list?Can someone be kind enough to show me the code for it...

Hello, I am a third year physics student (at UBC in Canada) and I am wondering what are my options for the future. My second year average was something like 52% (I was mildly depressed at the time) and have boosted my grades over the year to just under 80%. I am looking to start getting some...

I need to get a laptop in addition to my desktop computer for doing presentations/demos and general academic use--carrying it around all day every day in a backpack while cycling/walking a few miles. I'm still undecided. I am torn between a model from Sony's TX series--unfortunately I do not...

hi I am still at high school, next year I am yr13 and I am taking calculas but not the other maths option 'modelling and stats' is this a good idea or do i need to take it to be a ME or structual engineer? thanks:smile:

Hi, I'm confused about what grad school I'd like to go to.. I'm taking physics first year university and was wondering if this would give an advantage what-so ever into entering grad schools,.. or do they not lookat it at all?

Hi all, I am currently in the last year of high school, and currently I am considering what faculty to enter in University.. most likely Engineering or Computer Science, because the admission average for Science is way too high for me. I am mostly interested in physics, math, and computers. I...

I'm currently in the US military and stationed overseas in the UK. I'd like to finish my math degree while I'm in the military since they pay for it, but I've run into a wall. They will only pay for schools that are in the United States, so I can't go off-base to a UK college and earn credits...

Programming vs. Physics -- Career options; Well, I'm 17 and am going to graduate college soon. ever since the age of 15 (when our family finally got a computer), I got very involved in programming and living in the "internet scene". For those of you who don't know what the "scene" is, it's...

Hi, I'm a junior undergraduate and I'm starting to look at graduate schools. My school offers an accelerated 5 year masters of physics program that I have to announce my interest in this year if I want to do it. My question is can get my masters now and then in 4-6 years come back and get my...

Backdating charges filed http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/07/21/AM200607216.html The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have brought the first criminal charges in the expanding stock options backdating probe. John Dimsdale reports. Anyone who...

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/04/science/04phys.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print Physics Awaits New Options as Standard Model Idles (a July 4 science essay by Dennis Overbye) Here is how Dennis Overbye, a top science writer covering theoretical physics at the NY Times, introduces the...

Hi everyone. This is my first post, so be gentle! :-p I am currently studying part time for a degree in physics with the Open University in the UK. (http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?Q01B27" ) Now, with it being part time, it will take me 6 years to complete, so I will be 30 when...

I'm planning to learn real analysis in the up and coming holidays, anybody have any good suggestions on which textbooks will be useful? I've heard good comments about Baby Rudin, is this true?

Hi everybody. I'm Jessehk, a 16 year old male living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I have a lot of intersest in math/science/computers and I am trying to narrow down a list of potential careers. I guess I'll just write down a few traits and take suggestions. :) Great love of math. I will...

hi all basically I am going to be starting an evening degree hopefully in september and i have or can choose which options i would like to take source http://www.phys.ucl.ac.uk/part-time/PTPhysics/PTInfo/PTInfo2005.html batch 1 Statistical Thermodynamics and Condensed Matter Physics...

Amazon UK has it listed for (Pounds Sterling) 11.87 hardcover. Anybody know how to type the UK poundsign? Scheduled for release this month. How much is 12 pounds? Presumably if you wait for the paperback edition or a used copy you will be able to get it much cheaper. Still I'm curious and...

Hi, Can someone explained me something. I need a software to program in C (++) language. I would like to know which software to download / buy: Microsoft Visual C OR Visual studio or they are the same? Can you explained me what to do? Thank you B

I'm a freshman in a college who is undecided whether to major in computer science or mathemmatics. What are to possible opions for math majors or compsci majors for grad school/jobs?

hi, what kind of career options do i have if i i.e. get a masters degree in statistics? previously i studied abstract algebra, but found it to be a bit too theoretical. i did finish my masters degree, but i really don't want to work in abstract algebra for the rest of my life. so now I'm taking...

WHat are the options for a math Ph.D. besides teaching?? Hi, I will be getting my BS in pure math this spring and I need some advice. I breezed through the undergrad math curriculum in 3 years and this year I am taking real analysis and analytic function theory which are 600 level (master...

Is there a program that would allow me to write out and solve math problems on my computer, the reason is my professor only wants problems typed and printed from the computer, not hand written.

Are there really any jobs that you can get doing medical physics with only a bachelors in physics with a concentration in medical physics? Maybe like a technician/assistant to a medical physicist... I will be going to grad school for medical physics eventually after I get my bachelors, but...

I"m in grade 12 now, and I'll be going to university next year. I got accepted to Engineering, but now I'm not sure if that's what I really want to do. I love theoretical physics, and I don't mind majoring in that, except I'm not sure what are some career options. I don't like lecturing...

getting your phd in physics i plan on getting my phd in physics and a degree in math how does the whole phd thing work? and what would i be able to do, research i know and plan on doing, but what other jobs are available besides teaching

Hi I'm transfering to UC Berkeley as an EECS (EE & CS) major and I have to decide on an option soon. They are... 1) Electronics 2) Communications, Networks, Systems 3) Computer Systems 4) Computer Science <--- not an option, only for CSE majors 5) General I'm leaning towards 1 &...

I want to back up DVD's to my computer. Is there a good all-in-one program that I can rip the dvd from the disc and store it on my hard drive? I know about DVD Decrypter and AutoGK, but I can't download those for some reason. I am willing to pay for a program too. And rest assured...

I am about to be in my final year of my Undergraduate Degree. My major is Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Math. I am considering a few options but would like to know people's opinions who have already passed this point in their life. Here are my 3 possibilities. Option 1...

A lottery offer two options for the prize. Option A $1000 a week for life Option B $600 000 in one lump sum The current expected rate of return for large investments is 7%/a compounded weekly a) which option would the winner choose if he expects to live for another 25 years? For this...

Hi, I am currently a HS junior and I'm just starting to think about college. I've narrowed my choices of major down to engineering, physics or even math... what schools should i look at? here's my "stats" if it helps... gpa- 3.5/4 act's- english- 30 reading- 28 math- 36 science- 36 as...

I have read that bunch of people have taken physics classes and other types of stuff over the summer, where could I find any information on these and any idea what types of courses are out there?

What are the career options if I take economics or finance as my major. How much salary can I expect. Will it be atleast 6 digit.

I hope this is the right area for this topic but I've looked around for a little while and I feel that this is the best spot for it. Currently I am researching new career options for myself. I was wondering if anyone had a little insite on this. What school to look at, etc. My main area of...

I was starting to lose my interest in becoming a physicist until my physics teacher told me that he would enjoy being my colleague and that I'm one of the few that "get it".This has restored most of my interest in a career in physics.I need some help though. I know that a physicist needs a...

Are there other ways to explain redshift than an expanding universe?

Hi, I'm a grade 12 high school student who is planning on a post-secondary education in a Math or Science field (after another year of high school). I'm not exactly great at the stuff, I just don't want a job where I have to deal with too many people all day. :P I'm a decent student, my grades...