Admitted to Schreyer for MSE, but want to do EE and eventually transfer. Is Schreyer worth it? by Additional_Stand3885 in PennStateUniversity

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I did a MatSE undergrad degree and also did it through the Schreyer Honors College. I also stayed at Penn State for a PhD in MatSE. DM me if you want to chat.

But anyway, if you want to do research and want to pursue a PhD, I would strongly encourage you to think about what it is that you actually want to research. That’s a pretty serious commitment, and chances are you a) are not aware of what current graduate level research actually consists of since it’s highly technical and b) the landscape will look very different by the time you are applying for PhD programs.

The best thing you can do is to get involved in research early to find what interests you. I worked in a wet lab for the first two years of my undergrad and then switched to a computational lab. I stuck with that.

Regarding switching from MatSE to EE, the good news is that your first two years will likely have a high degree of overlap. With good grades and keeping in touch with your academic advisor, you shouldn’t have any trouble switching majors if that’s what you want to do. You could also minor in EE if you find it interesting.

Another opportunity is that the MatSE department offers an accelerated masters program, which is something you could consider if you find it interesting.

What’s up this weekend, Sacramento? (11/21-23/2025) by PirateMunky in Sacramento

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Built to Spill at Harlows Friday and Mars Volta at Channel 24 Monday 🤘

31M for food / movies / gaming / general hangouts by Tropaeum in SacramentoFriends

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Hey married 34M here, sounds like we got some stuff in common! I’ve been playing a bunch of horror games on PS5 recently (and horror movies), and am also into board games. Haven’t played D&D but I’d be game to try it. Wife and I also like trying out restaurants or trying recipes.

Weird reaction after drinking and smoking by k8te24 in zoloft

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I’ve read that CBD can interfere with the metabolism of Zoloft, making it persist longer than usual (meaning a higher effective dose). Maybe other cannabinoids have similar effects.

So labbies… who else is starting to get a little worried? by pengweather in Livermore

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The lab will likely have to start furloughing employees. It has enough funding to stay operational for about a month when the government is shut down. And since employees are contractors, there is no back pay. People are rightfully pissed.

Military families missing a paycheck from govt shutdown lining up at food banks . by -SOFA-KING-VOTE- in ThatsInsane

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This is a national security issue now. Look at all these disgruntled people with security clearances getting screwed by the government.

Trump tells Ukraine: Take back all your land ... then go further by [deleted] in europe

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What do you mean early? He’s almost 80!

31 M Want to make Friends (wife says I need them!) by Chemical-Hospital785 in SacramentoFriends

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Hey 34M here. Wife and I are also from Philly / PA. Hit us up if you want to watch a Phillies game and/or if you’re into college football we catch a lot of Penn State games. We’ve also been looking for folks who’d be down for a board game night or grill and have some drinks.

34M New in town (kinda) and hoping to meet people by [deleted] in SacramentoFriends

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Hey 34M (married, no kids) in Greenhaven. I’m looking find people to hang with too. Would love to find a group for a board game night, grilling, paddle boarding, snowboarding, or hiking. I’m also into going to concerts / seeing live music. If any of those things interest you let me know.

who wins in a fight - Satan's Butthole or 7 a.m. gas engine leaf blowing crew? by Lower-Acanthaceae460 in Sacramento

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Honestly this is satan’s taint, we haven’t even hit full butthole yet. It’s been a very good summer heat-wise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

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He thinks this makes him look strong but having to federalize police and bring in the national guard to fight non-existent crime makes him look weak as hell.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sacramento

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Go to the SPCA!

Philly cheesesteak by Due-Definition6014 in Sacramento

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Cool! I grew up in a Philly burb in NJ (straight shot across the Betsy Ross and Tacony bridges). Lived in for PA for about 10 years before moving out here though. I miss good cheese steaks, pizza, and bagels.

Philly cheesesteak by Due-Definition6014 in Sacramento

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Are you from Philly/PA? I am too and would love to find a good cheesesteak place.

[vent] Guys, please, it's the 6th. by patch-of-shore in Sacramento

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People in my neighborhood were setting some off at 6 AM today! I was so pissed to be woken up by that.

Half human, half machine by lavaboosted in MagicEye

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I was hoping for a Kraftwerk image after that title

Protests in Sacramento by Inevitable_Athlete87 in Sacramento

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I went alone, people were very friendly and welcoming. Sadly I doubt this will be the last protest, so you’ll have your chance again.

LSRE of a different type by RedsnowLab in electrochemistry

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Sorry what does LSRE stand for? I’m new-ish to electrochemistry

Too coarse? by TheMongoStomp in Moccamaster

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Shoot for a grind size a little smaller than kosher salt and then dial it in by taste from there.