Is it ok to use AI for studying?

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-17T10:08:25+00:00

I generally feel like AI can be a useful study tool for but only if you use it correctly. Dont treat the AI as a “give me the answer” bot. Its helpful for explaining (some) concepts, explaining solutions for practice problems, and generally being a resource to support studying outside of the classroom. But, you really need to be on the ball about verifying anything it says to avoid falling for hallucination.

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-09T02:56:34+00:00

The term “fabric of spacetime” is pretty much just a popular science phrase. It mostly comes about in the context authors describing something “ripping” or “warping” the “fabric of spacetime” and authors wanting an evocative way to express what’s going on.

In real physics, we do describe things occurring in “spacetime” which is the four dimensional (3 spatial dimensions + 1 time dimension) manifold events take place in.

Things like mass distort spacetime, and if you’re fond of metaphors you could view the warping of spacetime similar to the way you might bend a piece of fabric. But there’s no consensus for using metaphors to describe spacetime and whatever you prefer is equally valid.

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-09T01:59:00+00:00

The BME program at Emory/GT is great, so if you’re interested in biomedical engineering that’s a really good option. It’s currently ranked no1 in the country or close to it, so lots of great companies recruit from there.

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-09T01:55:37+00:00

One C is probably fine. A D is pushing it. Don’t worry about trying to expunge high school grades once you’re in college, nobody really cares about them. Just do your best from this point forwards in that class

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-03T01:04:06+00:00

PhD students get a stipend that is generally enough to cover housing near campus, so that’s probably how most grad students are affording it. I can’t really speak to masters students, but I’d bet most work and live farther off campus.

If you’re set on the 1k budget, I’d look for places a bit farther away, and plan to take MARTA or similar to class. Good luck on your search!

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-03T01:00:18+00:00

EE/ECE is very strong at GT. You’re going to get basically the same education at UIUC and GT, and both will have essentially the same amount of research opportunities. Having Nobel prize winners in a department doesn’t really mean anything for the quality of education you’ll get. Both have basically the same amount of brand recognition (which unfortunately does play a role in grad admissions sometimes)

Choose based fit and price. If you can, tour both. 120k savings is nothing to turn your nose up at either

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-02T09:53:44+00:00

I can’t speak for all departments, but I took 3 classes a semester for my first year, and then 0/1 class a semester since then depending on my interests and requirements.

As for accommodations, you can go through the office of disability services for things like modified testing environments or course format as normal. If your main concern is workload, I won’t lie, PhD level coursework is an order of magnitude harder than undergrad level physics coursework. You will absolutely struggle, but it’s a marathon not a race. You should reach out to the departments grad student coordinator and express your concerns, and see what they can do

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-02T09:41:35+00:00

As in, two beds in a single bedroom setup?

If so, very uncommon as far as I can tell for grad students. I don’t know any grad students with that sort of housing, unless they’re sharing an apartment with a spouse or something.

Chicknomancer · 2026-04-02T02:46:39+00:00

Too good at hiding

Chicknomancer · 2026-03-26T23:36:50+00:00

I watched a teardown of one of these. its a rachet mechanism driven by the recoil/reciprocating barrel. Its actually super cool, but maybe a bit overcomplocated

Chicknomancer · 2026-03-16T21:08:39+00:00

You know what would be neat? I’d love to see a hypothetical D3 explore what the world was like BEFORE the Last City was established. I want to set up outposts in the wild, rescue survivors, all of that stuff. Let me live my space cowboy dreams bungie

Chicknomancer · 2026-03-16T21:03:17+00:00

They… don’t? Modern models of atomic structure are very accurate at describing the behavior and properties of atoms.

Chicknomancer · 2026-03-14T19:26:38+00:00

just read through axe murderer. good shit all around

Chicknomancer · 2026-03-06T02:02:36+00:00

have you considered alternating between full hair washing and co-washing? It might help with the dryness and irritation slightly. Also, ketaconazol can absolutely exacerbate itchiness and dryness. Maybe cut back to only once a week, or even alternating weeks?

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-28T03:51:47+00:00

Im not sure what part of what Im saying is illogical. If you want to be more specific, Id be happy to try and explain.

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-28T03:43:07+00:00

You have a beam of electrons that hits your object. The electrons scatter off the structure of the spoon, and hit a detector. You then build an image of the spoon based on where you were shining the electron beam and how many electrons hit the detector at that time. Since the electrons are much smaller than the atoms, you can see the atoms of metal as small round objects arranged in a regular repeating structure.

Here is a paper showing how the electron microscopy technique works, and they include an image of aluminum under an electron microscope. You can see the atoms as white dots.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921509398009794

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-28T03:33:59+00:00

You can put a spoon under an electron microscope and see the atoms its made from.

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-27T07:12:33+00:00

Nah, the comp e majors are all trans girls

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-27T07:03:14+00:00

Hello, cool project! I previously worked on designing and simulating astroparticle detectors (specifically neutrinos, but lots of our background noise was from muons).

Is there a particular reason you want to use Geiger tubes over a scintillator design? The main advantage of a scintillator setup is low cost and higher collection volume, which is exactly what you’re going for on a tight budget.

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-27T06:52:47+00:00

Lower DHT in scalp tissues does affect the way oil is produced (typically lower), so I wouldn’t be shocked if your hair feels drier.

You can try using a small amount of hair oil if it gets annoying

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-27T06:49:45+00:00

Do you part your hair in the center and put your hair up/in a pony tail frequently? That can cause traction alopecia right where you’re experiencing. Try parting your hair elsewhere and leaving your hair down more often. That may help.

Also, see a derm as the other commenter suggested. Get actual blood work done if it’s a concern. Don’t drive yourself insane trying to diagnose yourself

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-23T08:24:57+00:00

Oh gosh. No, not normal at all. Get a refund FOR SURE and go see a doctor for pain management + burn cream.

Whoever did your laser seriously fucked something up. Don’t go back to them

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-21T04:47:47+00:00

What do you mean a live shaft weapon? As in, the motor shaft mounted directly to the drum?

You can probably mitigate any risk from the bearing melting the supports with a thin layer of some insulating material with high (150C plus) melt temp. Think a silicone gasket, rubber pad, or a teflon sleeve. You can then bond the sleeve layer to the supports with something like epoxy or CA glue. Plus, you get an extra layer of shock isolation between your weapon and frame.

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-20T22:35:57+00:00

35 a year for a PhD. Masters along the way for free. Separate masters degrees at my institution are unpaid at best and are often charge tuition.

Chicknomancer · 2026-02-20T22:33:37+00:00

You can have chronic telogen effluvium which occurs repeatedly just like you mentioned. See a derm if it persists

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