Summer Definition and 545 Threads

Finished my 5 day, 24 page long final exam. Let the summer time begin! Now I want to start looking for one of these to play with and get some research and flying done! Drool so expensive. Someone buy me it!

Would you or your close family members normally take a vacation, but won't this year because of the economy? Please indicate by your selection if you live in the US or not. Obviously we can't list every possible country of origin, but it could be mentioned in a post along with your perception...

Hello all, Let me first say, "Hello PF." This is what I'm trying to decide: I'd like to spend this summer by self studying a range of topics. The problem is, I really don't know what I should study as I honestly have no clue what I want to do in college, etc. I started working through two...

I've been looking for a part-time job when I get home for weeks and still haven't found a single thing. I've applied to a library, which never called back (they never call back anyone, from what I've heard) and a receptionist position that called me back and told me I was far too young, despite...

Here is the dilemma that I am facing with these two professors. The question is should I work with Prof A or B. With Professor A, I have a 35-50% chance of publishing a paper. I have been working with Prof. A since this semester. He is only a research assistant professor who works under the...

Hi I know some of you guys are from europe who may be able to answer my question. I'm seriously considering working in Europe (Preferably UK) after I've completed my masters in the US. However, I'm a British citizen - being born on a British territory and all (means I have an EU passport). So...

Hey guys, I have a quick question. I signed up to take Organic over the summer trying to get in all the pre-reqs for a 2+4 Pharm-D program. I would really like to do well in this class and was wondering is there anything I should review or any good study habits or methods I can use to ace...

Being a grad student during the summer... Just curious as to what most of you non-RA grad students do during the summer semesters? I would like to take some classes this summer I'm but having a hard timing figuring out how to pay for them. There are usually TA positions open during the summer...

I know it's kind of a long way off (since I graduate in May 2010), but I was wondering what most people do for the summer between graduation from undergrad and starting grad school. It seems most REU's and other undergrad research opportunities are only valid for those who will continue...

I was wondering about any good concerts in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC area. I want to see the Dropkick Murphys concert with The Offspring, and Warped Tour.

I am currently a sophomore in high school and am interested in taking precalc this summer. I would prefer a concentrated 3 -4 week residential course at a college or a university or on-line course, because I do not have a license. Any recommendations?

Hello, I would like to ask you some questions relating summer programs in physics. I have applied for several programs this year and one by one, I am being rejected in all of them. I don't know why this happens, my marks are really good, and I have studied four courses of the physical sciences...

Hello again guys. The summer is coming up and for most of my friends this means sitting around and eating Haagen Das. For myself, though, I'd like to keep up with what I learned this year so I can avoid that really uncomfortable first two months of school where you're rushing to relearn...

I'm starting this up to find out who else is applying to math REUs for the summer of 2009. That way, we can talk about when we got acceptances/rejections and what not. I've applied to: Williams College LSU Indiana University University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of William & Mary...

I have a bit of a dilemma coming up over the this summer. Due to the small size of my physics department most courses beyond Physics I and II are only offered once every year. I am in Physics I now and plan to take Physics II during a short semester over the summer(5 weeks) to get on the right...

Hello to everyone, I'm a physics engineer who has just started a PhD in applied maths. I'm looking for summer schools (preferably in Europe) where to learn differential geometry and algebra. Does anyone have any informations? The only one I was able to find on the internet after several hours...

I'm currently in college studying mechE and physics and currently making plans for summer. I can't take classes and I already do have a job but I am looking for something perhaps engineering-related? My dream would be to take an internship but I'm only going to be a sophomore and have little...

Me and my friend love physics/math and we're interested in going to a summer program to learn more. Does anyone know some good ones?

I'm not actually a freshman. I'm a sophomore. But I didn't start doing physics until this year and fell in love with it and decided to declare it as my major. But I'm wondering is if it would be possible for me to find a summer REU program with only 2 semesters of physics? By this summer...

Anyone know an online school/program that offers this?

Peter Woit provides this link to a talk at CERN http://indico.cern.ch/getFile.py/access?contribId=92&sessionId=6&resId=1&materialId=slides&confId=22937 Slide 46 indicates that restart will not occur until late summer 2009 (Plan A) or sometime in 2010 (Plan B) The talk was given today by Jörg...

Hello, I am looking for summer internships at the moment in the UK or Europe in Physics. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice for placements? So far I have applied for the CERN summer internship program, and enquired at GCHQ. Many thanks, Pete

In informal PMs that passed between Shoshana and myself, it was suggested that a picnic might be a nice way for PF members in the Phila/NY area to meet. The halfway point between the two cities is roughly New Brunswick, NJ, home to Rutgers and several other schools. There are many parks in the...

I am currently a first year undergraduate student and need a summer job when schools ends in April. I would really like to work at some kind of office or do something research related if I can. I'm looking for some kind of experience that would set me apart for the crowd when I try to apply for...

I'm a new EE transfer student with (roughly) Jr level status, although most of the classes I'm taking now are 2nd semester Soph-level. I've been at school for just 2 weeks now, but I'm already getting emails from the Career Office about upcoming interviews for summer internships. It all feels a...

Homework Statement In the product (Vector F) = q(Vector v) X (Vector B), take q = 2, (Vector v) = 2.0i + 4.0j + 6.0k (Vector F) = 4.0i - 20j + 12k What than is (Vector B) in unit-vector notation if Bx = By Homework Equations dot and cross products The Attempt at a Solution...

summer jobs are over. school starts next week. did you have a summer job related to your studies-engineering? did you learn anything or was it just a pepper work? pls tell me a bit more about your summer job, thanks

Homework Statement Assuming you have a bow that behaves like a spring with a spring constant of 168 N/m and you pull it to a draw of 54 cm, to the nearest joule how much work do you perform? Homework Equations The force of a constant spring is f=-k(x) where x is the displacement and k...

It finally happened. I got to do some summer research away from home and for the first time left on my own. I found a room to rent and all, but whenever I stop actually doing some activity and start thinking, I just want to start balling my eyes out. My parents never really went on vacations...

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Hi, I am doing my MSc. Physics 1st year from SSSU,India. I am keenly interested in research. I want to go for a summer project possibly in U.K/Singapore. Can anyone give some guidance as to what is procedure and also a list of some Universities that offer summer project. I want a project of...

I'm about to be a junior and I'm planning on trying to get into the Summer Science Program (http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php" ) next year, but I'm having some doubts about my chances of getting in. My work ethic was really non-existent my freshman year, so I ended up with a B and C...

Hello, So, summer started and I don't have an internship or summer job. I graduate in December, and I have not yet had an internship. :( I'm a good student at a top ranking school, with a 3.65 GPA in Electrical Engineering, specializing in communications and signals. (Lot's of upper level...

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I'm going into my senior year of high school, and I have completed the highest level physics course offered at my school. Would it be a waste of time to contact nearby universities to see if there are any opportunities for me to help with research over the summer? Do I simply not have enough...

I'm going to be taking Gen Bio/Chem, Calc I, and a Seminar in the fall (first year of college) and I want to study something during the summer. So far I'm just reading some philosophy and balancing things out with Physics (to go over Calculus and build my math skills) Organic Chemistry (I...

So I'm moving up to 3rd year Physics next year, I used the previous summer to learn some programming. This summer I'm thinking I'll study one of: EM Classical Mechanics Thermodynamics Vector Calculus,Statistics These are all topics I've done of course and I do quite well in exams but...

I'm a mechanical engineering student who loves aircraft. I want to work on a project this summer so I'll learn more about aircraft/aeronautical engineering. I have a few ideas so far. Here's just a few off the top of my head for now; Design, build, and test a jet engine Study aircraft icing...

I am currently a sophomore Applied Physics major and I am considering switching to Electrical Engineering. I would prefer not to stay a 5th year, but, since I am behind, the only way I can graduate in four years is if I take some summer courses. The courses I would have to take are: Linear...

Any suggestions for summer jobs? Guess its kinda hard to go from physics to flipping burgers. I have a part time job as a tutor at the college, but that doesn't really pay the rent.

Hi, Well since its almost nearing summer. I was planning on doing something constructive for it ... do you have any suggestions as to what I could do? Well as of now, the only thing I feel I know a bit about is Programming, is there some way I could use my programming knowledge to unite...

hello, just a small question on taking phy II over the summer. my schools gone through a great deal of budget cuts and we're not left with a lot of options with regards to classes here. physics II is offered once in the first 6 week semester, may to june. once in the 2nd 6 week...

Hi, I'm considering the following classes: PHY 126, which is Physics B, and it meets 6 times a week (3x LEC, 3x LAB). MAT 211, which is Intro to Linear Algebra, and it meets 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Or a general non-science course that is required by the diversified education curriculum...

Does GPA matter as much if you are asking a professor to work as a student research assistant for their research group at the university you are attending as opposed to apply to some REU. For research in the fall semester, I know GPA is not a factor since you are not really getting paid...

Hi, I am a junior in high school, and was wondering what would look better. A summer program at a university (probaly Rutgers - Physics), or a research program under a mentor (rutgers or princeton) Last summer I did a summer program at Harvard - Astronomy. I want to pursue...

Are there any summer internships available this late in the year for summer 2008?I am a math/ physics double major in sophomore year.

Hello All, First post here, looking forward to your suggestions and opinions. I am currently taking Calculus 1 and so far so good. I have had some challenging days but so far I am managing an A-, not bad I guess considering this is my first time ever taking Calculus. However, I have heard...

hello, I just have a question on summer classes, I want to get physics II, calc 3, and differential equations done with before the fall, but I have some concerns all those in one semester would be too much, so here's some ideas I was having. 12 week semester: physics II (along with lab and...

Do you guys think it would be a wise choice to take an into to programming class online if you've never had experience with it before? I'm going to transfer to a state university next year, but I need a few basic programming classes first. The college I'm at right now doesn't offer the ones I...