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Summer is the hottest of the four temperate seasons, falling after spring and before autumn. At or around the summer solstice (about 3 days before Midsummer Day), the earliest sunrise and latest sunset occurs, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice. The date of the beginning of summer varies according to climate, tradition, and culture. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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  1. robphy

    AAPT 2017 Summer Meeting-Cincinnati, OH (Jul 22-26, 2017)

    The AAPT Winter Meeting in Atlanta ( https://www.aapt.org/Conferences/wm2017/ ) is going on now. Unfortunately, this meeting was scheduled for now [in the middle of the semester], rather than its usual time in January [during my break]. So, I wasn't able to make it. However, the website for the...
  2. N

    Schools Math Reu Season 2016: Results & Questions

    Please post results or questions on this Math Reu season. See last years discussionhttps://www.physicsforums.com/threads/math-reus-2016.858490/
  3. Finesagan

    Schools Physics REUs 2017: Have You Heard Back?

    I feel like it's about time we started this thread once again. Has anyone heard back from the schools they applied to? Furthermore, does anyone have questions about the REUs they have been accepted into?
  4. M

    Programs SULI DOE Acceptance Thread Summer 2017

    Since I don't see a thread for this already, I'm making one. This thread is to post updates in your application process, notably acceptances or waitlists. I applied to SULI at Argonne; they first opened applications up for staff/group review Jan. 26th, and I got an offer in the HEP division...
  5. spark802

    Stargazing North American nebula from this past summer

    I shot this from western Canada July of 2016. Processed this out of a single exp as i had trouble stacking my subs. 300 secs, guided, 80mm doublet, Modded Canon 550d. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49843779@N08/29239414483/in/dateposted/
  6. Mayan Fung

    Programs Find Summer Programs in Applied Physics: Undergraduate Opportunities

    My home university is offering an innovation scholarship which supports students to join summer programs. I am searching for summer programs related to applied physics such as renewable energy or quantum computing. However, many universities only offer summer programs for high school students...
  7. AdaggerA

    Admissions Applying for summer programs and picking a field.

    I am a third year physics major doing my undergrad. First, let me give you an idea on my academic background. We just picked our majors this year, meaning before we had to take other courses like courses from Biology, Chemistry, etc. This year I'll be taking courses like Classical mech, Quantum...
  8. S

    Programs Summer Research at CERN or CalTech: Which is the Better Option for Grad School?

    Hello! About summer research at CERN, through their program, what does that involves? I mean I understand there will be lectures and visiting and explanations about how the detectors work and all that. But there will be also actual research to lead to a publication or anything like that? Also...
  9. LeftMyHeartInErebor

    Other Find Physics Internships: Tips & Advice for Success

    I'm trying to think ahead and start looking for summer internships, I'll be done with my sophomore year of physics by then. I know there are a lot out there, I know of a few, have stumbled on a few, how do I find more? I know that getting as much experience as possible is necessary for my...
  10. I

    Courses 2 Math Classes Simultaneously in the Summer?

    My school offers both Elementary Differential Equations and Probability Theory in an 8-week summer session every year. Both of these classes are undergraduate prerequisites for the graduate program I'm applying to, and I anticipate that I'll basically need to take both of these courses...
  11. micromass

    Challenge Micromass' big summer challenge

    Summer, July, hot weather: every reason is good enough for some new challenge questions. NEW: ranking can be found here: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/micromass-big-challenge-ranking.879070/ For high school and first year university students, there is a special challenge thread for you...
  12. Alan Arqueza

    Why Was Yesterday's Sunlight Brighter Than This Morning?

    Yesterday morning the lighting from the sunlight made everything brighter until 11:50am Pacific Daylight time. I am in the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. Can you explain why sunlight on 13 July 2016 appears to be 'brighter' than this morning?
  13. StudentOfScience

    Studying Approaching My 10 Week "Summer" Study Plan

    If you want to read the pdf version of the document, it is attached to this post. Warning! You can say that this is a long post. Note that the questions can be found in the sections themselves or in appendix A Introduction I had planned to spend about the whole summer - about 10 weeks -...
  14. G

    Studying How Can I Learn Coding Before College Without Spending a Lot of Money?

    I am a sophomore and I want to learn coding before I start college. I don't have much money and I need to know what resources I could use to learn a language. I have tried free online sites and apps but the abstract nature of the teaching and the lack of "real" coding makes me lose interest...
  15. M

    Courses Should I take linear algebra over the summer?

    Current schedule: Summer: Elective Fall: -not important, but it can't be changed in any way- Spring: Differential Eqs., Classical Mechanics & Mathematical Methods 1 (Physics), Linear Algebra, Chemistry Lab, Elective I'm thinking that since the spring schedule looks kinda heavy I can switch up...
  16. M

    Other Summer practice recommendations

    I took regents algebra 2/trig this past year and am taking calculus (ab) and physics C next year. I'm looking for a recommendation for a book for practice over the summer and would allow me to get a stronger foundation in the concepts (not just plug and chug) before I move on to calculus and...
  17. R

    Other What to do over the summer - Future engineer

    I'm a few weeks into my summer, and I haven't really been doing anything. Most of my days are spent sitting on my computer bored or watching shows that I'm following. I'm in the process of setting up an internship, but at this point we're just waiting for the process to continue which might be a...
  18. D

    Other Research this summer -- how to ask the professors

    I really want to participate in some research with some professors from another institution this summer. Do you think it's wise to call them rather than send them an email. If calling them is better how do I ask to participate in their research without sounding weird. Thanks.
  19. P

    Intro Physics Which book to read the summer before starting Physics?

    I'm starting my 1st year of Physics at university in September. Although I've learned a lot of single variable Calculus and various topics of Physics this year, I'd like to get a general overview of the topics touched in a 1st Physics course at uni. I just wonder if there's an equivalent to...
  20. S

    Some questions about university faculty during the summer

    Hi everyone! I saw the following thread on Reddit about university faculty during the summer. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/2h729e/do_professors_get_summers_off/ Some of the respondents claim that college/university faculty do not get paid at all during the summer in the US. I...
  21. J

    Physics Summer Opportunities for Second Year Students?

    I just finished my first year in chemical engineering and I am making the switch to a double major in math/physics next year. I'm going to a mid-sized school in Canada. What kind of research opportunities are there for me after I complete my second year next summer? What kind of interships are...
  22. P

    Other Summer Prep: Exploring Math, Chemistry and Marine Biology

    This will be the summer between sophomore and junior year for me and I want to do something good. I’ve got Pinter’s "A book of abstract algebra" waiting for me to play with and a video course for inorganic chemistry, too. But . . . I don’t think that’s enough. I’m not taking any of my school’s...
  23. O

    Other Should I apply to multiple job ads?

    I am doing my exchange studies in Sweden and have applied to two internship offers at Volvo. However, I've heard that the competition is tough (especially for non-native speakers). Application results are only for the next month. Should I apply to other internships/thesis placements across...
  24. D

    How to study future and previous subjects over the summer.

    I am an incoming 4th year Electronics Engineering student. I sort of want to address my problem over the summer, the problem being that I have a weak foundation in maths. I do get above average scores in class despite this problem but I feel like it is holding me back. Also, I want to study my...
  25. Nick Thorpe

    What Should I Study Over the Summer for EE?

    First time poster, I thought I'd pose this question since I am entering the engineering field next year (plans to branch off into EE). I am going into this next year totally blind, like many have I imagine. If you were to go back to your younger self a) what would you have done to prepare...
  26. semismart

    Programs SULI DOE Acceptance Emails Received Yet?

    Has anybody received acceptance emails from DOE yet? I applied to LLNL and ORNL, and my application still says pending review.
  27. I

    Programs Has anyone heard back from Caltech for the LIGO summer program?

    Hi everyone, I have applied to the LIGO summer program. But I'm not from Caltech. I'm wondering if anyone has heard back from Caltech yet. Thanks
  28. I

    Courses Would Calc 3 + Engineering Physics 1 be too much for Summer?

    Hey everyone, I am currently in College Physics 1 right now, and Calculus 2. Both courses are going seemingly well. I have an 'A' in both classes, but I do devote a lot of time to studying. Between the two I probably put in about 20 hours/week depending on the material covered. Right now were...
  29. Finesagan

    Schools Physics REUs 2016: Applying & Updates

    How's everyone doing? Also, anyone hear back from the schools they applied to?
  30. I

    Programs Perimeter Institute Undergraduate summer program 2016

    Hi, has anyone applied to Perimeter Institute 2016 Undergraduate summer program? I just wonder how competitive this program is.
  31. E

    DoE SULI acceptances for Summer 2016?

    I have applied to the SULI program for this summer (2016) and I haven't gotten a response back. I applied to LBNL and NREL. From previous years, it seems like now is the time that the first round of acceptances is sent out. Has anyone else heard anything? Thanks.
  32. N

    Schools What Are the Latest Updates on 2016 Math REU Acceptances?

    Going off last years thread, 2016 math reu acceptances (or general discussion) Has anyone heard back yet?
  33. mrnike992

    What companies hire freshman for summer internships?

    I'm looking to get an internship over the summer, and I know that most companies don't consider freshman but I was wondering which ones were known to. I'm a declared nuclear engineering & physics double major but I'm open to almost any field, as I'd be open to changing majors if I enjoyed the...
  34. Kiarash

    Writing CV for an advanced undergraduate summer school

    I am applying to an undergraduate summer school. I should write a CV, but I do not know how should I write it. I would be happy if anyone can help me with the same experience. Thanks.
  35. N

    Write-up for Summer Research Programme

    Hello everyone I need to do a write up for VSRP 2016. The summer research programme at TIFR,India.I am interested in Physics programme. I have never done a write up so I am not sure what to write.They mention that I should explain my interest areas but discourage strongly to write equations.They...
  36. Dopplershift

    What do physics teachers do in the summer?

    As I am considering becoming a high school physics teacher, I am wondering what physics teachers do for work in the summer? Do you work in labs, or do you do jobs unrelated to physics? Thanks!
  37. H

    Why there are summer and winter seasons?

    Hello guys, can someone explain me the four seasons ? Why they repeat in same intervals every year ? I think of this: Thanks
  38. L

    UK Student Seeking Summer Placement Advice

    I'm currently a first year student based in the UK (Russell Group Uni), working at a first standard. I'm female, 19 (on a four year MSci course) and wondering if anyone could share some advice on where to look for placements/what said employers look for in applicants? I know I'll probably get a...
  39. B

    What is the purpose of summer vacations from public school?

    I know that at the inception of universal public schooling in America in the 19th century, the public schools were closed during the summer so that the students could help their parents harvest crops. I don't think that it was foolish for the schools to be closed during the summers for this...
  40. ShayanJ

    Probability of pools freezing in summer

    One of my classmates asked an interesting question that I have no idea how to deal with. Prove that if ##\hbar=1##, then of every 1000 pools, one will freeze in summer! I really can think of nothing at all. Any suggestions? Thanks
  41. Dayman

    Summer Internships (international)

    I'm a Junior International Student studying Physics and Econ at the University of Texas at Austin, just wondering if anyone here got into CERN, Fermi Lab or the UCLA internship(or other physics internship open to internationals!), what was your resume/gpa/credentials like when you applied? Just...
  42. B

    What salary could I expect from Volvo summer co-op?

    I'm from eastern Europe so i was really surprised to get a call from Volvo that I have naively applied to for a summer co-op internship. The problem is that the summer is short and it would require me to travel to and from USA which is expensive. What pay could i expect from such work and would...
  43. G

    How is calculus 1 over the summer?

    How is calc 1 over the summer? How should I prepare myself? I don't care what grade I get, as long I get a C or B. Any suggestions? Are there helpful websites that cane help me?
  44. A

    Schools Summer project at top US/European university

    I'm 1st year student of masters in physics at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. I'm looking forward to do 2016 summer project at some top US/European university. I can fund my travel, stay & food using my savings. I just want to work with top physicists and gain good research...
  45. I

    Any recommended summer school for high energy physics?

    Hi guys, my school will offer me an amount of money to have a summer exchange to do anything academic-related. I would like to apply for a summer school on HEP. Do there exist institute that offer summer program which specialized in HEP in the way similar to how Santa Fe Institute offer summer...
  46. C

    International undergrad summer research (1st or 2nd year)

    Hello, I’m doing my first year of bachelor degree in physics in Italy and I would really like to get some research experience before my third year. Do you know any (international) summer research opportunity for a physics student who completed his first or second year of studies? I would be ok...
  47. N

    AP Physics Summer Assignment Question

    Homework Statement Ts=2π√4.5*10-2kg/2.0*103kg/s2 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I just started Physics Yesterday and have no idea what to do.
  48. R

    Summer Upper Level Math Courses Online?

    Econ Major here. I plan to graduate in spring 2016 and from there apply to economics grad programs. I still need to take Advanced Math and Advanced Calculus, and Real Analysis, all of which are not available during the summer at my uni (Florida International University). Anyone know of any...
  49. Max Genkin

    Admissions Spring, Summer Admission Opportunities

    Well, my request is for international undergraduate programs (phys&math) with timing not more than 4 months between application deadline and the start of studying in university. Help, cause I don't see one
  50. T

    Failing Physics and Calc II in the same summer

    Just failed my physics and calc 2 class in the same summer, where do I go from here? Or is it just due to the fact that i the classes were just 5 weeks?
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