University Definition and 1000 Threads

I got kicked out of my University. Should I still invest farther time and money to get a college education? Do I still have a shot at Graduate school? I got dismissed from the University of California, Davis due to my unsatisfactory grades I got there during my freshmen year. I admit I didn't...

I'm going to do physics at university and I really want to do a masters and go into research. Currently, I've just finished my AS Levels so I'll be going to university in 2013. I really want to do research because I want to try to solve and work on new, cutting edge research, not look at proven...

Hi, i plan on one day going to university, either University of Toronto or University of Waterloo. Waterloo is not internationally known while U of T is but it's programs are apparently extremely hard and the bell curves are ridiculous (knowledge from months of forum discussions, couldn't be...

Hi there Can anyone recommend what is the best freely accessible (global) league tables for University's performance in all fields of physics? Thanks

Hello I am currently deciding between UBC or Toronto for Electrical engineering. I have spent my first year at toronto, and I neither like nor dislike the university. I applied transfer for mainly two reasons: 1) my parent wants me to stay vancouver with them 2) high living cost at Toronto...

Hello, I've been awarded a scholarship to study engineering in Ukraine. Its the end of the academic year and I most make a decision where to head to. I have two choices. 1. Petroleum engineering There is only one university in Ukraine which offers this course and its the university of oil and...

Okay... probably no one knows both of the university. They are both extremely small school. But please read this post, and I think anyone can help me out here. Before I describe my situation, I thank you for your help. Like many of you here, I am a physics enthusiast. When I first took...

Hello, I would like to ask you for advice regarding my university choice, as I do not know personally anybody who could give me an informed opinion. I won a scholarship for a Master's degree in Computational Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich and a scholarship to follow a similar degree...

Hello, i live in the UK and am wondering what courses i have to take at university to become and astrophysicist. I realize that its advisable to do a PhD/Doctorate at some point but do i have to do a full bachelors and masters degree individually or can i just do a masters?

- in general which is better for theoretical physics , considering factors: teaching style, enthusiasm for the subject, course content and the way the maths is taught - I've read that it's more applied in Durham whereas in Warwick it's more pure and abstract. I'm not too sure though to what...

The reason I ask this because I have about two conflicts for my timetable and it's holding me back from completing my degree sooner. Does anyone know who, in a university, handles course conflicts? I know it depends on what university I go to, but could someone give me a general idea...

Hi I am an applied math/physics undergrad, I am interested in developing/inventing a new technology that will benefit for the military. Is it ok if I propose a research project that relates to military in my university? I want to point out that I don't want to be involve in killing human...

Needing help choosing a university for eng! Big decision! Hey guys, long story short I am a 17 year old in southern Ontario kid who has been admitted to every university I applied to mechanical engineering. To make things simple, I have narrowed the my choices to two universities: Queens and...

I've been accepted to study as an undergraduate at the University at Buffalo, Ohio State University, and Arizona State University. I'm waiting to hear from Purdue University. I'm going to be studying physics, and only physics. I already have my B.A. in English from Binghamton University, so...

Hi I need to do a presentation at university; relating to high level physics research presented to final year high school students and it needs to include an experiment or demonstration Any ideas ? Experiments ?

Hi, I am from Spain. I have dropped out from a university (2 years of medicine in Spain without any degree) and now after 4 years I would like to study a completely different subject and that's physics (or theoretical physics if possible) in the United States. Is this possible or I have no...

So I really need some advice on whether to pick Imperial or Durham as my firm because I'm torn between the two. I really liked Durham and the collegiate system because it would probably be easier to make more friends this way. It also has a very good Physics department. I always read...

Homework Statement SPH4U University Grade 12 Physics - Coulomb's Law? I have to determine the answer using Coulomb's Law. Please help me figure out how to do this ! Three point charges, q₁= -5.00 μC, q₂= -4.00 μC, and q₃ which is negative are arranged as shown on three corner of side...

I got accepted to University of Toronto for physics So I would like to know more about my future undergrad It would be amazing if upperyear students from university of toronto (preferably st.geroge campus) tell me about the school ex) 1. School life 2. Research opportunity 3. Competitions...

Hello everyone. I am an international student who wishes to pursue a bachelors degree in mathematics or statistics. I am doing quite well in my senior year (90+% or 7 in IB HL Maths), although I do realize that high school grades do not matter much in studying the 'real' mathematics. I have been...

Hello everyone, first time poster here. I'm a high school senior from Chicago interested in studying physics. The two schools I've narrowed it down to are Rutgers NB, and University of Maryland in College Park. I'm completely torn because both schools are so great. RUTGERS: PROS -more...

I was just wondering which university, in england, would you say is the best for a physics degree. I was hoping to go to manchester, but they've put up their entry requirements too high, so I am thinking probably birmingham. Are there any other unis that you would suggest?

I am always on top of my schedule. I use the GI bill to pay for school, and it is based on time, so it is crucial that I finish my undergraduate degree in a small amount of time. This requires proper course planning as you can imagine. As soon as my registration opens, I pick my classes. I...

Hello everyone! I am having a bit of an anxiety stricken moment and would really love some advice. I apologize in advance if I type a bit lengthy, as I am quite expressive in real life... I am currently an undergrad student at a local community college in my city. I received my...

I'm currently studying pre-IB, which means that two years later I should have graduated from secondary school. Physics and English are my favorite subjects (science and English have always been my favorites), and I want to study physics in university somewhere in the States. I'm not really sure...

I got accepted to this program and to University of Maryland's materials engineering program (where I would also be studying nanoscale properties), and was curious how the nanoscale engineering program there is regarded, since it is never ranked (since it doesn't fit in any engineering...

This summer I am going to participate in a REU program at a top school for my field. I'm not a super spectacular student but get decent grades and do some quality research (but no publications yet). Honestly, I'm not quite sure why they picked me, as several of my peers with better grades (but...

I attended a certain engineering school in Philly for 4 years switching from Computer Science to software engineering to not going there anymore. I have attained an AS (wahoo!) in info systems. I know that's relatively useless other than the C++ training. I don't enjoy this kind of work and I...

Are there any particular things that one should do in preparation before enrolling in engineering for university (apart from high school, of course)? Anything in particular that people wish they had done?

Sorry if this is the wrong section, it wouldn't let me post in the Science Learning Material area. Basically I started self-studying Mary L Boas book Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences. I've seen a lot of great things about the book and I know it's very popular in Mathematical...

Hi, I'm a undergraduate, major in physics at Weber State University in Utah. I have a very serious debate about whether is better for me to graduate here at Weber or make a transfer to the University of Florida (since am a resident in Florida). I began by getting my GED at seminole Sate...

Hi everyone! 1. Homework Statement α=90° β=31° \gamma=121° 2. Homework Equations I need to determine the magnitude of one of the sides? 3. The Attempt at a Solution I don't understand how to solve for the magnitude.

I'm a self learner. I've been programming since I'm 10 years old. I'm cursing Electronics and Computer Engineering on the best university of my city. But there are many problems. 40% of the curriculum consists of things I already know, 40% consists of things that are either irrelevant for me or...

Hi, I'm looking for opinions on these universities about graduate physics program (quality of courses, labs etc ...). I'm interested in doing research in relativistic astrophysics. I can't find anything on Google, so maybe some of you have already studied there and could tell me more ...

I'm planning on going to university in Alberta for at least my first year as I want to remain closer to home at first. I'm majoring in physics and was wondering if U of Alberta or U of Calgary would be the better choice. Right now my preferred choice is Calgary as I enjoy the city a lot more...

hi guys, i have completed my Masters in physics from India.i have applied for phd in edinburgh university for cosmology?how good is it when compared to their european counterparts?

I am currently working on my AA in physics at a state college, with intentions to transfer to a university to get my bachelors and then hopefully masters and so on. I'm not sure if I should attend The University of Florida or Florida State University. Maybe there is another university I should...

Homework Statement i have some multiple choice questions that I'm not sure about the answer,therefore i need help here. Could anyone suggest the choice of each question with a brief explanation to help me. Question 1. The oscillation of a pendulum is simple harmonic when the amplitude is...

Hi, I am final year student at gymnasium. I am planing to start studying physics at university and my biggest hope is to get to one of the UK universities. I have sent my ucas application and I am thinking about which university of my chosen is the best for studies of physics. I have selected...

It's Friday night, I'm bored and too fed up with everything to do anything constructive. As such: "Swansea University puts up toilet instruction posters". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-16983788 The picture is epic.

Hello! I am in grade 12 and will be attending engineering school next year. I think I'll either do electrical or computer engineering. I haven't totally decided on what school to go to yet. I'm thinking about either Dalhousie or perhaps Waterloo. I know Waterloo is more prestigious, but I...

I have been seeing a lot of exciting research being dished out from Rice University. I've considered that university before but ultimately planned for Rutgers university because of close proximity and prowess in physics and mathematics. But I'm a bit worried that Rutgers university won't foster...

Boulder campus for engineering? Did you like the curriculum and campus?

Hi For my final year university project, I have an array of 9 hall effect current sensors producing a maximum current output of 25mA each. They're producing an analog output which I need to convert into digital signals so I can process them using an evaluation board and C++ code. At the...

I have wet dreams( not necessary wet) that I will be a math( or anything) professor at Harvard(or any of the top tier schools). I did some research, and look at the faculty of those top universities. Most of them are rather old. I look at when they got their PHDs, I discovery that in these top...

Hello everyone, I love reading the posts on PF. I enjoy hearing the experiences and thoughts from engineers, scientists, hobbyists, etc. who love science. I have a question regarding academia: does anyone know how easy or difficult it is to become a professor in a department outside of...

Hi all, Could anyone recommend any Canadian university offering a master's in physics that is likely to accept students with subpar grades in their upper year courses but who do have some research experience? I guess the top tier schools like University of Toronto or McGill are probably out...

Hi, When I was in high school I took a lot of hard courses and was also involved extra curricular activities with a full 12 seasons of sports, I was also in a couple of clubs. As a result however I was absolutely miserable and hated high school, due to a lack of sleep among other things. All...

So I had an idea pop into my head. After completing my degree do you think it would be a good idea to try to get a degree related job on campus? That way I would never have to leave =). It's pretty screwed up but some kids I went to high school with got free tution to my university who...

I've posted here before regarding wtf to do about education. I've found the perfect thing... a preperatory course that sets me up to study physics... and it's FREE! :biggrin: It's a night course so I can still work full time. But I want to work somewhere that I can gain additional...