What is Summer: Definition and 544 Discussions

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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    Engineering Where Can a Green Card Holder Find Aerospace Engineering Internships in Michigan?

    Hi people of this forum, I have a serious issue at hand right now. I am currently a 3rd year Bachelor student of the Aerospace Engineering at SRM Universty, India. I will be entering my Master's in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton in the fall of 2016 under a Dual-Degree program...
  2. Dishsoap

    Schools What to do in the summer between undergrad and grad school?

    Greetings fellow PFers, I am a rising senior in undergrad (physics) and am preparing to apply for graduate school for next year. My undergrad institution does not have many graduates that go on to graduate school so I'm in a bit of a pickle as far as advice on this matter goes. I've read some...
  3. skepticwulf

    How Does Room Temperature Affect Air Molecule Energy from Winter to Summer?

    According to KMT, Avarage kinetic energy of 1 mole gas is=(3/2) x R x T So , in winter in my cold room , the gases have Kea=34J/mole (T=5oC) and in summer that figure climbs to, -roughly- 37J/mole, (T=25oC) Difference is , 3J per mole. If my rooms dimensions are 3m x 3m x 4m, volume is 36m^3...
  4. J

    What should I teach myself this summer?

    I just graduated high school and don't have a job this summer. Rather than sitting around bored all day, what are the most interesting physics topic(s) i could learn online (keeping in mind I've only taken high school physics and calculus)? Thanks!
  5. B

    Fall Undergraduate Internship: School vs Research Experience

    Fall internships for undergraduates? I have myself in quite the pickle. I'm entering my senior year of college pursuing a BS in Physics and a minor in Math. I go to a small university near LA. I was just offered a paid internship across the country by NASA for this upcoming fall. Of course I...
  6. nsaspook

    Ready to Bare it All at Portland's World Naked Bike Ride?

    http://www.travelportland.com/article/world-naked-bike-ride/ It's expected to be 103 that day so stay hydrated, riders. http://imgick.oregonlive.com/home/olive-media/pgmain/img/ent_impact_home/photo/18181464-standard.jpg
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    Which Univ. offers online Physics I in 2nd summer session?

    My best friend is desparate to complete physics 1 this summer but was not able to get into any courses that started this june. There are many summer sessions that are considered "summer 2" that begin in july. Unfortunately many of these sessions only offer a physics II (they assume you completed...
  8. A

    Other Comprehensive math books for summer self-study

    Hello, I'm planning to spend my summer studying some physics and maths books. Physics books aren't my problem, math books are. I took " calculus 1/2 & differential equations " till now and a material of mathematical methods (vector analysis/general coordinates/complex/gamma-beta functions/...
  9. L

    Any ideas for a summer program project for high school science students?

    Hello guys, I'm a master's here in California and just accepted a job offer for the summer. I will be in charge of a pilot program where I am in charge of 15 students (juniors and seniors interested in science) for 2.5 hours a day, monday through thursday, for 5 weeks. I have to have them...
  10. icecubebeast

    Need Study Tips for Summer? Check Out These Tips for Math and Computer Science!

    Hello, It is almost summer and since I am a high school student, there is a lot of free time. I plan on spending the time studying various subjects (mathematics and computer science). Regarding this, I have some questions on studying topics in mathematics and computer science: 1. What is the...
  11. M

    Upper level probability theory over summer

    I need another class for a 6 week summer semester and I'm curious if probability theory is generally a class you wouldn't want to cram in 6 weeks with another class? The only college level probability I've done was in a discrete math course but I'm fine with other areas since I also took...
  12. QuantumCurt

    Who else is on summer break and already bored?

    Here I am 1 week into my summer vacation. Many students are overjoyed to be done with school for the next 3-4 months. Me? I'm just getting bored. During finals week I was so ready for break to get here, and after a week I'm finding myself doing little more than listlessly scrolling through...
  13. Physics-UG

    Linear Algebra II over the summer

    Hey guys, I'm currently enrolled to take Linear Algebra in the fall, however, after talking with a friend in math, he recommended since it's quite a brutal course that I take it over the summer. Does anyone here think that's a terrible idea? My reasoning for asking is because here we don't...
  14. A

    A "what should I self study this summer?" thread

    I just finished my sophomore year as an electrical engineering major. Now I've got a summer free (well, I work until 4:30), and I'd like to use it to self study something (one or more topics). So far, I've taken Calculus 1-3 as well as an ordinary differential equations course. I've taken two...
  15. N

    I am interested in physics so I have a few questions

    Hi, I am new to this forum and thank you in advance for your help. I just turned 19 years old and am finishing my first year at a university. I really wasn't sure what I wanted to major in so I basically did a bunch of general education classes along with some political science classes because...
  16. chimath35

    GRE Math Subject Test summer study group Milwaukee area

    Is anyone interested in a GRE Math Subject Test study group in the Milwaukee area that meets up to 3 times or so per week?
  17. I

    Writing an essay for summer research as an undergraduate

    I'm a second year physics undergrad getting ready to apply for a summer research program at my school. These positions are very competitive so I'd like to ask for some advice. The main component of the application is a 500 word essay stating why I want to participate in the program and what I...
  18. P

    Sources of funding for undergrad summer research

    Hey guys, I found summer work with a post-doc in my University. I will be working with him on a side project that he's had an interest in for some time, but could only start it this coming summer because of lack of time. However, because he's only a post-doc (and I only got the position by...
  19. S

    Engineering What to do this summer for a future in engineering?

    Currently I am a sophomore physics undergrad, and I want to do some type of engineering/applied physics work after college. I'm OK with going to grad school for engineering. The reason I'm not just majoring in electrical or aerospace engineering in college is because I go to UChicago where we...
  20. Eclair_de_XII

    Should I enroll in a summer calculus course?

    If I do so, I will still graduate with my pre-engineering degree at the same date. On the other hand, I can volunteer as a tutor and work up my resume. The latter choice would be the obvious one, right?
  21. EternusVia

    Intensive GRE study or job over summer?

    Hello all, I'm going into my senior year of applied mathematics this coming Fall semester. My adviser recommended that I take the GRE before Fall semester starts so that I can have my Grad school applications in by the December deadline. My question is as follows: Would it be better to study...
  22. I

    Perimeter institute 2015 summer undergrad program

    Hey, I am from UC Berkeley. I wonder if anyone here has applied to perimeter institute's 2015 summer program. I've applied but haven't heard back from them yet. I wonder if anybody here has got a reply.
  23. A

    Should i take trigonometry during the summer?

    So I am a community college student and I would like to major in something within the stem field. When I arrived at cc in fall of 2014, I took my school's math placement test and scored into intermediate algebra. I wasnt satisfied with this so i went to my school's summer math academy and retook...
  24. A

    Accelerator summer job for an EE student?

    As I'm looking for summer research opportunities and internships, I noticed that the physics department at my university offers summer jobs to students (I'm guessing physics students) at our accelerator center (which focuses I believe mainly on ion beam analysis). Now, I'm an EE major. I plan...
  25. I

    What sort of summer job should I get?

    I am currently a first year undergraduate majoring in physics and mathematics. I plan on applying to several different physics (and possibly math) internships/undergraduate research position next year. Before I begin applying I would however like to 'beef up' my CV, so I plan on obtaining some...
  26. T

    Fermilab summer Lee Teng Intership

    Hi, I applied to the Fermilab summer Lee Teng Intership. I have heard it is super competitive though. Does anyone know when should I hear back from them? Do they send an email or letter? Do they notify you if you are not accepted? Thanks for your support!
  27. robphy

    AAPT 2015 Summer Meeting-College Park, MD (Jul 25-29, 2015)

    http://www.aapt.org/Conferences/sm2015/ "The 2015 AAPT Summer meeting will take place on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. College Park, Maryland is also the home of the American Association of Physics Teachers." Abstract submissions are now open... until Feb 25...
  28. A

    Summer research spot without REU at a school with REUs

    I want to find an undergrad research spot at UC Davis over the summer since I'll be in the area; however, I believe I've missed the deadline for summer REU applications. Seeing as Davis gets an influx of undergrad researchers from their REU program, do I have any chance in scoring a spot by...
  29. C

    How often are summer internships awarded to pre-meds?

    Suppose for a moment that, in an attempt to remain competitive for med school, some physics major goes about asking for a summer internship at his/her undergrad. (Said physics major declared that major because the student wanted to do what s/he loved) How often are summer research internships...
  30. X

    Is it worth studying geometry during my summer?

    I am a first year computer engineering student. Having programmed several years, I realize my math skills are not adequate for my liking (planning on improving them before tackling some more advanced data structures and algorithm books). My plan is to read how to prove it, spivak calculus, a...
  31. Brian T

    Is Summer School a Good Option for Completing Minor Requirements?

    Hey all, I'm currently an undergrad physics major at UCSD. I'm thinking about taking a few classes over the summer so that my course-load for next year will not be too unbearable (my schedule is already packed). The courses I plan on taking over the summer are: (1) PDEs (2) Complex Analaysis...
  32. G

    What essential skills should a software developer learn?

    Hi, I study physics with computer instead of labs, and this summer I will only be taking one course (the first prog course). I will have free time to study other things, and I want to learn things that will not be covered in my uni program. I already know c++ basics from Accelerated c++. I...
  33. F

    Graduating this summer and clueless about field for master's

    Hello physicsforums, I am a 28 year-old undergrad physics student from a decent university in Turkey and I will be graduating this summer. My undergrad education has been a bit problematic at first so it took me this long to graduate but I achieved a very good GPA and I am currently looking at...
  34. X

    Discrete Best books to study during summer related to programming?

    I've been programming for 10 years and have done many free lance projects. I know basic mathematics (what an engineering student would know) but I want to move into more theoretical fields for a hobby. I am devoting 4 months of my summer this year to studying mathematics. I will be studying...
  35. S

    Should I Do a Summer Project in Plasma Physics for My High Energy Physics Goals?

    Hi! I am in second year of my college. I want to pursue theoretical physics and plan to work on things like String theory and High Energy Physics. Now I was trying to get a summer project in Physics and I have been offered an opportunity to do a project in theoretical Plasma Physics. Is it right...
  36. C

    Summer Research for Internationals?

    Hi, I'm an international student attending university in the U.S.. I am currently half way through my freshman year and I would like to be involved with some research or an internship over the summer. Almost all of the guides for research that I have found were exclusive to U.S. citizens and...
  37. I

    Admissions Applying to the Summer or Winter semester in Europe?

    I was wondering if applying to the summer or winter semesters in European countries (esp. France and Germany) would affect my chances of being accepted in the physics fields.
  38. Dishsoap

    2015 Summer Internships Thread

    I posted one of these threads for the 2014 summer internships. Please post what you apply for and don't forget to update it when you've heard back! REU at CERN (I figure my chances of getting in are even lower if I don't apply!) University of Michigan REU University of Colorado - Boulder REU...
  39. A

    SULI Summer 2015: Selection Process & Application Q&A

    Does anyone know how SULI's selection process works? On the application you list your top two choices for labs; does your application get sent to those two labs for the mentors to pick or is there some sort of prescreening by the DOE? Thanks.
  40. D

    Summer Internships Europe 2015

    I am currently an undergraduate at a small physics school in Texas. I'm a freshman, but I'll be graduating in ~2.5-3 years (lots of ap credits/local uni). My parents are in the process of moving to Europe(Italy), and I really would like to find something physics related I could do for the...
  41. Delta31415

    Is Taking AP Physics in High School Worth It?

    Should i wait a year or so and take AP physics or take physics over the summer, at a college just asking(am a freshman in high school)
  42. W

    Summer program for undergraduates

    Do you know any international summer program I physics for undergraduate students with free tuition? I am physics sophomore and I am interested in mathematical physics, gravitation, particles and fields.
  43. W

    Are there paid internships in research for good causes in undeveloped countries?

    Hello, Does anyone know if any companies working for good causes (water filters, disease control, agricultural improvements) in undeveloped countries have paid internships for the summer (if not paid, at least room and board). Actually I'll even take good unpaid internship opportunities. I'd...
  44. J

    Can I do undergrad research and summer classes at another school?

    I'm planning on going to graduate school, and that means I'll need research experience. Now, double-majoring in electrical engineering and physics, my semester schedules are too rough for me to take up research, but I was thinking of doing it over the summer. However, the university I'm at is...
  45. Graeme M

    Sun's heat on Earth in summer and winter

    Not sure if this is the right place or if I can even frame this question sensibly. But here goes. I notice when driving in my car that the sensation of heat on my skin from the sun shining through my windsreen seems to be different between the seasons. Much hotter in summer versus cooler in...
  46. Andy Resnick

    Stunning Summer Vacation Photos: Starry Skies, Thunderstorms, and Perfect Waves

    I thought I'd start a thread for people to post any good pics they took on summer vacation. Here's mine- a few of the starry sky: A composite shot of (from the top) the sky (with Air Force fighter jet), a thunderstorm, the ocean, and people looking for ghost crabs: and my...
  47. L

    Schools Graduating in summer or fall, what are my options for grad school?

    I switched majors after my third year to physics. As a result, I have an unordinary schedule. I will be graduating either in summer of 2015 or fall of 2015. I haven't taken the GREs yet, and I am not planning on taking them this coming fall since I am doubling up on physics courses and don't...
  48. M

    Schools The summer between graduation and graduate school - Preparation?

    I'm just reaching out to fellow graduate students who have already been through this. I'm about one month out from starting classes for physics phD program. Here are my concerns/questions: There is a preliminary exam; if students do not reach a certain percentage they will recommend (and may...
  49. W

    Summer Reading for Physics Teachers: Physics Books to Read

    I am a physics teacher looking for good books to read over the summer months...any books related to physics that I should read? Thanks everyone!
  50. D

    Should I Take Another Summer Course?

    I'm a 20 year old Engineering Major, and a sophomore at college, and my dilemma is a bit shaky. I'm a semester behind due to depression, which affected me greatly during the Spring of 2013. To top it off I joined college needing remedial Math, in which I didn't complete until the Summer, and...
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