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Going on this weekend in DC. Was anyone able to go? I can't believe I missed it! Next year I'm going to try to get PF a booth! http://www.usasciencefestival.org/ Does anyone have the scoop on other science fairs/festivals/conferences coming up this year in the US?

In this article from City Journal, the writer Heather MacDonald states the following: "The American Founders drew on an astonishingly wide range of historical sources and an appropriately jaundiced view of human nature to craft the world's most stable and free republic. They invoked lessons...

Hello! My name is Federico, a physics student from Italy who is thinking to apply to some universities in the USA for PhD program in theoretical particle physics. I have a couple of questions since I don't understend really well how the higher educational system works in the USA. I have...

hi the title explains everything ... many people tell me that the US is not as it seems in movies and the American-Lifestyle is not as cool as it appears. what do you think about that? Germany has been one of the cleanest countries in the world and the medical-care system there rocks...

Hello everyone, This is my first post! :) I want to ask you about the pros and cons of doing a PhD in Astrophysics in Europe or USA. First, I'm going to talk about my current situation. I got my bachelor's degree in physics two months ago, at University of Antioquia, Colombia. I have some...

hi all I am going to arrive to the US in September,I will be an international student holding F1 visa. I will major in Electrical engineering at Cleveland State university. my dad will pay my tuition which is around 13 k a year. and my uncle will let me live with him ,so I don't have to pay...

I am under graduate (Bachelor of Science) in Physics from Gujarat University. I have passed following papers during my study in 3 years. (I did not found 2 papers from Gujarat University website so I have given reference for rest of papers) Second Year Bsc Syllabus...

hi all it is just 25 days and I finish high school ,gonna be 19 years and 6 month then (is that old age for the freshman year?? BTW)? so when I graduate I have to decide... my main plane was to be attending Cleveland State University to study Electrical Engineering or Mechanical...

1852! Slavery had been a big issue for decades and wasn’t getting resolved. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published that year. It became an best-seller to an unprecedented degree and inflamed popular feeling against slavery. The Democratic-Republican Party was so divided over the slavery issue that...

I asked the question during a grounding seminar ...talking about grounding in USA residential homes with 240/120 panel. I wasn't quite satisfied with the answer. The question is...what dangers are introduced when you remove the ground rod from a service entrance like the main panel in a...

I'm curious: Do most people (personal, industry, academia) still consider women a minority in physics? I was looking up a requirement for a fellowship which was specifically for minorities, and it got me thinking about this question. Personally, it seems like being female and...

Hello ladies and gentelmen. I am currently studying mathematics in middle-east, I want to study Twistor Theory in master. the problem is most of twistor specialists in UK(including Roger Penrose) and my scholarship allow me to choose only university in USA . I did quick search here are...

'Guess I'll start the thread for this one too. Use this thread for commentary on the 3rd (final) Presidential Debate. It starts at 9PM EDT Oct 22nd. Please keep debate of issues to a minimum and focus on observations relevant to the debate itself. Have a nice day :) I'll be watching it...

'Guess I'll start the thread for this one. (I didn't notice an existing thread for this yet.) (Using Greg Bernhardt's 1st debate post as a template): Use this thread for commentary on the 2nd Presidential Debate (United States). It starts at 9PM EDT Oct 16th. Please keep debate of issues to a...

It is a news story that has been grumbling on for over a decade here in the UK, but as I write this, Abu Hamza is in the air, on his way to stand trial on terrorism charges in the USA. Are you aware of this particular bundle of malevolence in the USA? Has there been any mention at all in the...

I live in Mexico and I am about to begin my PhD. Here in Mexico the standard books for a Msc or first terms of a PhD are almost the same in every univesity in Mexico. For example the Msc traditional program is something like this: First Year - Classical Mechanis-- with Goldstein's Book -...

Hi, I am from India and am currently in 9th standard. I manage to score good marks and am the topper of my class. I am also good in drawing and playing football. I know a few things which are needed for getting into the MIT like having a good percentile, scoring good in SAT and also be active in...

I am told that most doctoral programs in the USA for the sciences are fully funded, and some even come with a stipend, because they need research and teaching assistants. Fair enough, but would "computer science", "economics", and "psychology" also be considered sciences for this purpose? Are...

I am one year away from completing a master in Dynamical Systems (previously I have a Bachelor in Engineering Physics) at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden. It is considered a top school in Sweden but in international rankings you will have to look way down the lists to find it...

Normally students in America start a PhD degree after their undergrad, since there the so-called "Master level education" is glued together to the "Doctorate" (correct me if I'm wrong!). So what is the usual track for students from Europe who have done their Master degrees in Europe but would...

Hello i got a list already (Which cost me a good amount of money!) But after buying it i analyzed and get that its only based on Texas. I need a list which will cover whole USA. I know people have thee list and they are patented. I want to buy the list from the people who are using them. So...

King of Prussia is located in suburban Philadelphia near Valley Forge. Its name referrers to Frederick the Great, but I suggest the town is misnamed. Any intended gratitude for helping to save the Continental Army in the American War of Independence should be directed to Frederick von Steuben, a...

News like this makes me a little sad: Forty-six percent of Americans believe in the creationist view that God created humans in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years. The prevalence of this creationist view of the origin of humans is essentially unchanged from 30 years...

Hi, I'm freshman studying physics in the University of Patras (an unknown but demanding unversity but in Greece). My grades are good (3.2-3.7/4.0) and I have excellent recommendations. I just want to know what are the odds of getting into a great university in the USA (MIT, Princeton, Berkeley...

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...

Hi everyone, My brother is starting to look at colleges and I was wondering if anyone had input on the top astrophysics/astronomy schools in the nation. He's rather set on going to the University of Arizona as he claims it is a good school. However, other "good" schools remain unclear...

Hi, I've made many threads on these boards over the past year about college and very soon, I will have to make a final decision. I wanted to apply to the USA but for a few reasons, wasn't able to do my SATs in time. I then decided to do a gap year and focus on a few other activities (mostly...

I am a high school student and planning to study in physics-> Quantum -> QFT//Standard model. Physics career in my country, Thailand, is very unexpected because of its very low salary;5,000-10,000 US dollars per years. While in US, it's up to 100,000 dollars. I don't really mean to specify on...

OK, I'm kind of upset right now and I was hoping someone would have an answer for my question. Right now I don't have too much money but I need to buy my Classical Dynamics textbook. The book is Thornton 5th Classical Dynamics of particles and systems. New at the book store at my school the...

Hi, I'm from the UK, and I've almost completed my PhD in Chemical Engineering. I'll soon be 25 years old and I've got my sights set on moving to the USA before I get too old. I could use some American advice on the following: 1) How easy will it be to find an employer in the USA willing to...

The folks on this forum seem quite smart and thoughtful. Please take the attached poll and discuss the reasons for your choice.

Hi, I'm not sure why I'm posting here but because Physicists generally know everything... Im British and I have a First Class Honours degree in Physics (the highest grade possible in the british system) and I'm currently doing a masters in applied mathematics and computing (finishing next...

Question ?? al salam alykom i would like to know what subjects in physics you study at high school in usa ? and thank you

Here's one reason: Dorms go extreme to lure students (cnn.com) Exactly forty years ago this fall, my first dorm room as a freshman was about 15x8 feet, shared with another student. Along one wall were our desks, clothes closets and dressers/mirrors. Along the other wall were two single beds...

Online degree --> Grad School in the USA Hi, I need a plan B, in case I don't get into the universities I applied to. (highly selective) My local university doesn't have an applied math major nor a stats one and they don't allow double majors. I was wondering if I could do an online degree...

Hi all, I've been searching various forums including this one for information on applying to and completing a Ph.D in physics outside the US including institutions such as University College London, Kings College, and some others (mostly in the London area) but have come up with little info...

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...

Hello there, I am considering to import a laptop from USA into UK. I understand that due to different regions the software may be different. Is it hard to alter this without reinstalling the software? In addition, I have read that by importing this product to UK I would need to pay custom duty...

Presenting its programming http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2011/05/cable-channel-greenlights-thre.php" Tuesday at the upfronts, History Channel made the announcement that it is greenlighting three new unscripted shows, Deadline.com reported. The new unscripted shows are "Invention USA," in...

I'm not from USA, but I've always wondered how republicans can get so many votes. Republicans generally support tax cuts to the rich, reducing government spending on social programs (healthcare, etc...) and measures that benefit the higher classes. With so much inequality between the rich and...

I was told that optical fiber communication market starts to recover. But I'm very frustrated in seeking an optical job here. Could anyone give some seeking hints? Many thanks.

Preface: This is aimed mainly at professional chemical engineers in the United States. I'm about to finish my ChEn program and I was told it is a good time to take the FE exam to begin the professional licensure process. I understand the benefits of professional licensure in a broad sense...

I always wondered why the Nobels were never televised here in the United States. I realize that making such a statement here may not be all that different from waving a cadmium red hued sheet in front of a rabid bull, but so be it. What name would the award statue itself be imbued...

Interesting documental about how Latin America suffered from anti-communism and how is still under threat. This parts talks about my country El Salvador. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5NmZ-PdwIo&feature=related An this is part 1 if you wana see the whole documental. This...

Hi, I was wondering where to choose to do a PhD. At the moment I'm studying Physics and Maths in the UK. After three years I am going to get a BS. Also, I am an EU national and therefore will have obtained a 'setled' status after three years, so after that time my status will be equal to...

Hi all, Just wondering if there are any Dosimetrists on here who have made the switch from the UK to the USA? I'm considering this move after working as a Dosimetrist for five years now and would be grateful for any information/help/guidance on how best to make this happen Thanks

I was wondering what are some good institutions in the USA (preferably in Connecticut) that give reliable genealogical DNA tests. I am interested in seeing what my heritage is composed of. I'd also like to see if I have Ashkenazic heritage.

I really would like to move to USA, I am going to be a mechatronics engineer and i don't want to recive social security in the USA, just want to go and work hard and good in exchange for living in USA by my own effort, but looks like USA only accept terrorist or crazy guys that become nuts and...

Another cloudy night... sigh. Statistically there should be one month which has the greatest number hours under good observable sky. This is slanted toward winter months because nights are longer then, but anyone know which month falls under this title? Again, I'm talking about north east...

hello everyone, my name is dee. i am new here and would like to ask you a question. "What does 11th grade students in USA study in Physics class?" (in reguler and AP class) i am Indonesian student who will going to study in USA this coming school year as exchange student, and my host dad...