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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...

Much work has been done into detecting potential signals from extra-terrestrials, but I want to discuss the more active approach of sending signals ourselves... What attempts at such communications have we attempted ourselves? I remember hearing of attempts to broadcast radio waves into...

Can anyone help me? I want to make a light vehicle (4 wheel, steering column not quad-type) capable of going on and off-road. I am confused. Quad bike people are getting excited because apparently they have only just heard of independent suspension, it being the big new 'feature' that is...