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False Physics Major Dichotomy: Theorist or Experimentalist?

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Many physics majors believe that pursuing a Ph.D. in physics requires they make a choice between theory and experiment. Due to my weaknesses in math,…
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How to Get a Postdoctoral Physics Position

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  If you intend to pursue an academic/research career, chances are, you will need postdoctoral experience. This is typically a 2…
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How to Get a Physics Job!

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  In the previous chapter, we have reached the point where you have finished with your thesis defense, and also thesis submission…
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Your Physics Thesis Defense Guide

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  At this point, you have completed writing your thesis, your adviser has approved of it, and you have distributed it to all the…
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How to Write Your Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation As a Physics Major

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  At this stage, you have performed your doctoral research work, maybe even have published (or about to publish) a paper or two,…
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How to Publish in a Physics Journal (Addendum)

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 When I first wrote this part of the series, I wasn't quite sure if I should include this. for most people submitting to most of the physics…
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How to Succeed at Oral Presentations As a Physics Major

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  I mentioned earlier that there are two ways for physicists to communicate their work. The first is via publications in peer-reviewed…
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How to Publish in a Physics Journal As a Physics Major

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  At this stage, you are well into your Ph.D. research work, and depending on what area of physics you are in, you may already start…
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Research Work and The Lab Book As a Physics Major

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  Now, where were we? Oh yes! You have now started with your actual research work. You and your adviser have agreed on at least the…
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How to Initiate Research Work As a Physics Major

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  It has been a while since the last installment of this series, so let’s recap on where you are right now. You should already…