Studies Definition and 226 Threads

Dear fellows, my undergrad was not in maths, but I have quite a chance of getting into a master's program in pure maths, later this year. Long story, not particularly interesting. My question is due to the fact that I am quite prepared to the examination (basic real analysis and linear...

A recent story on Forbes.com reported on a new study about the effects of playing massively-multiplayer online games on one’s cognitive abilities. Conducted on a small sample group of 39 adults between the ages of 60 and 77, the study … Continue reading...

Hey folks, I just finished reading Axler's Linear Algebra Done Right, and Halmos' Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces, as well as doing pretty much all the problems in both of them. I really like linear algebra, and would like to keep learning more. I am interested in multilinear algebra and...

Hello Physics Forums! I've just read about the discovery of GJ 667Cc, and it made me ponder on how do astonomers develop the sequence of stars to be examined in search for exoplanets? I know that some telescopes, like Kepler mission, are just collecting raw data from a certain area of space...

What am I supposed to know to start my BSEE studies?? My studies Bachelor's of Electronics engineering begins from next september. What might be the things that can I do right now so that it will of much help when I begin my studies. I mean sth like the topics that I should be familiar with and...

Hello everyone, I'm about to start my honours year in a science degree majoring in nanotechnology. I am pretty confident that I'm on track for first class honours and have had a few academics inviting me to come do a PhD with them once I graduate. However, in my studies I have only completed...

I have a question. Let's say i finish my MS, PhD, the whole package. Then what? What are my prospects?Also, while doing my PhD, do I get to choose what I work on or is it picked out for me from a list. My sister's doing a PhD in Biology, and that's what they do. They choose their doctoral topic...

Is there any research or studies into how to mass produce water to meet our growing needs and to mitigate draughts? I am not asking about conservation or recycling water. Also, do not want to hear about it costs to much, it takes to much energy, etc.

Well, I'm only a high school student in Morocco, but i just want to know if there any suggestions? I'm studying in a high school branch specified for only math and physics studies.

I have a question pretty specific towards my situation but I think its an interesting thing to think about anyways. I am in the process of applying for graduate programs for the fall, and from two professors I got slightly different advice. One said that I should apply to few top schools, few...

Hello guys, I have some experience with numerical methods and simulating various physical phenomena. Recently i was searching for a new research problem where i can do numerical studies and which can lead to a research paper. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Hello I am new here so my name is Lucas (at least english equivalent), I am sophomore in high school, I am a student of IB Diploma curriculum and I live in Poland. I want to study aerospace engineering in US and I have some questions. 1. Curriculum division Is it true that freshman and...

Hello everyone, Just wondering how different the two really are. I'm interested in developing functionals and was wondering if the two are really distinguishable. On an added note, by the time I graduate, I will have had two research terms in computational chemistry. One applications, and the...

Right now I'm at a community college and I am a semester or two away from transferring to the local Uni in the Chemical Engineering program. I need some advice. So far in school I've been working part time and going to school part time. As many of you probably know, working while taking these...

Hello all, I'm a guy who's bad at maths. I intended to study something easy - like law, history and the like. But I made a last second decision and chose to study something more useful - applied maths in my case. What I'd like to know, is what math subjects should I improve at (if I don't want...

Hi, I'm wondering if there is such a study field which has to do with optics. meaning I've always wanted to work with stuff that looks into space and brings back images. Is this astronomy? or is there another thing. I'm really confused about everything since for now I'm just going to a community...

Homework Statement Describe Lack's experiments with Swiss starlings, and state what these experiments tell us about the effect of natural selection Homework Equations Lack's studies / experiment was that he marked the nestlings of the starlings and then he recaptured them months later...

Many right-wing people believe most poor people are poor because they're lazy, and most rich people worked for it and deserve being rich. Are there any studies about this? I searched on google but I only found information like Glenn Beck's opinion on this (lol) and other useless information.

Angela Merkel the Woman Iron Chancellor of Germany has called for the shutting down of Nuclear Power Plants throughout her country. I am a former Nuclear Reactor Plant Operator and for years I was a strong proponent of advancing the nuclear power industry. They could do no wrong in my eyes...

I am currently studying undergrad at the University of Melbourne in Australia majoring in Physics but I have also been accepted into the freshman class at the University of California Santa Barbara majoring in Physics also. The cost of studying in Australia is about AU$4160 which is about...

I am looking for a very resourceful case study which would include changes the company has made in order to improve itself. I am trying to focus on Engineering Companies which design, manufacture and upgrade renewable energy related components such as turbines and solar panels. Websites of...

Its been almost 2 years since college & I am in my 3rd job(8 months each), or 5th(if i consider 5 days also), courtesy recession. It really messed up my career plans. First two were completely into project management & I had to get out of 'em. After more than a year, i got into what i wanted. I...

I was thinking since alone it's a bit general I could fill my electives with physics 1 and 2 , diff equations, chem, etc and a ton of math. Would that be enough to get me into a grad engineering prog? It is the BS in space studies from APUS.

When did statistical studies become important for the study of physics? Could someone cite something for me to read which would put this question in a historical context? I’m doing research on Arpad Elo (1903-1992). He did a master’s degree in physics (I assume before 1926), and then...

Hello, I would appreciate advice, preferably from people with families. I am currently plodding through a degree in physics\math at a snail's pace, due to working part-time at unconventional hours (in informal education) and raising a 1.5 year old. I also observe the Jewish sabbath, so...

I friend of mine wondered, why on Earth do we have to learn different probability theories, afterall no one can ever be sure on anything, its only talk about, 'it can probably happen this than that' and so on. Of course, I am sure, there is a lot of use of it particulartly when the no...

First off, though I've been reading through these forums for a while now, this is my first post here, so let me briefly introduce myself. I'm finishing up my third year as an undergraduate in mathematics. Next year, I want to apply to grad school in math, specifically, I'd like to study...

I'm right now twenty years old and in my second semester of a physics degree at a school which has a pretty wide variety of engineering and science degrees and an excellent reputation in those fields. I think I would be happy working in almost any science/engineering field, but I'm most...

Help in studies... I am pursuing engineering from India.I have always had problem in memorizing things.But it not only ends there.When I have finished one topic such as say Fourier series in mathematics and moved on to some other topic I realize that I have lost my hold on th previous topic...

Is the field of "Consciousness Studies" legitimate? Or is this a fraud? Hi everyone! First of all, I wasn't entirely sure whether this should be posted here or in General Discussion. If this is the wrong forum,please accept my apologies. Now to topic: Recently, in our college's science...

Hello everybody out there! I've recently got a stroke of what is called 'brain fog' on other internet pages. The reason I take this up is that I need some help on my perspective conserning my studies. Besides I think there's many people out there that have the same problem as me. If you...

Mechatronics course..someone asked me "why do we need to study calculus".how to reply So we're mechatronics 1st year, we're about to start our second semester just having finished statics WITHOUT calculus. I presume this semester we're starting on Calculus. My classmate grudgingly asked me why...

Hello, I'm currently living in Bogotá, Colombia. I'm from NY, and we have lots of diversity there, but having lived here for a while I can't help but be stunned at how much more intermixing there seems to be here, and the way the resulting people look so outstandingly unique. This makes me...

Just a quick question. I'm in Australia and am currently studying Electrical Engineering. Prior to the university I am at now, I did a year at another university, and once I was accepted into the one that I am at now, I applied to receive credit/advanced standing for 4 subjects that I did at the...

Hi everyone, I am studying the feasibility of using the collision of two beams to obtain nuclear fusion energy. I would like you to recommend me some serious and intersting articles about this. Is there any experiment that does fusion by beam collitions already? Im open to hear about any...

HI, I am looking for some help in finding out the right way to wire a Les Paul,the thing is I don't know the way to find the capacitor that would work, as far getting the equation correct... I have a pickup dc resistance @17.3k. 2) the outher one is rated at 13.9k, the pots are 250w...

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/25/research-indicates-belief-in-god-relieves-depressi/?page=2&feat=home_headlines how accurate is this? is it biased? if it is true then how strongly do you need to believe in god for this to apply?

If one were to go onto experimental/nuclear physics in graduate school, which double major do you all think would be the better/best option? Physics and Applied Mathematics or Physics and Nuclear Engineering The reason I ask is I recently talked to a graduate student in experimental...

Hello! I'm French but I'd like to study biomedical engineering abroad as it's absolutely NOT widespread here. This year is my second year studying maths, physics, engineering science, chemistry in university but I don't mind starting from scratch, I'm still 18. I've already searched a lot...

Hi, I'm really keen on pursuing higher studies in astrophysics in a US university. But currently in a confused state in selecting a suitable university that does not require GRE physics test to apply. Some say i should write personally to professors of the desired field and if lucky i might...

Hi I am a third year electrical engineering undergraduate, who would also like to engage in higher study of mathematics. I am in awe of mathematics, having done linear algebra and calculus as part of engineering, plus whatever is necessary for elec engineering (Laplace, DE's, Fourier, complex...

Hey all. This really has more to do with uoft. I noticed that the grad program in ChE at UToronto has fewer course requirements, and fewer course options than the other main engineering specializations. I was wondering why that was so. In contrast, I noticed that McGill's grad ChE program...

Hi there. I'm interested in going back to school for graduate studies and am particularly interested in Categorical Logic, that is, the application of Category Theory towards the study of Logic and Model Theory in particular (at least so far as my specific interests go). I'm also pretty...

There are two fields of study that have amazed me by their intriguing complexity and potential for the future. These are Theoretical Physics and Nanotechnology/Aerospace Engineering. I've loved Theoretical Physics because of the Mathematical Elegance and simplicity of ideas. My fascination in...

Hey, I have a very basic question ! I want to go for advanced study in physics. I want to do research in basic physics (like, quantum mechanics or particle physics ). Is it possible to go for a Phd in physics with a bachelor's degree in an engeneering subject (like electronics or...

Is an "Engineering Studies" BA useful? I'm going into sophomore year with a double major in Physics and Math, with a minor in Computer Science. I was looking through the course catalog reviewing my required courses, and noticed I could pick up an "Engineering Studies" degree with just three...

Hey, I'm 18 (well, in two months) and I have the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (in short, too elastic collagen). Recently, I've started strength- and cardiovascular training to improve my musculature in order to compensate for my weak tissue. Since it's a reasonably rare...

I am currently a senior at an American university and I intend on going to graduate school after finishing my final year. My current GPA is 3.73, but assuming I get straight A's my last two semesters when I graduate I could have a GPA around 3.85. Furthermore, I am a TA for the introductory...

Hi, I wanted to ask for advice about something personal. I am currently writing by Bachelor thesis in theoretical Physics. The way I developed academically over the past few years is good, but personally, I don't like my development. I have a rather sad disposition, I am unhappy with who I...

Recently, I have come across some interesting studies of sound called 'Cymatics'. I was curious in how the modern scientific community views this intriguing field of research... Can anyone help to enlighten me on the subject?