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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    Summer Employment Advice Needed

    Hey I'm intending to get a B.A. in Physics and have started taking courses within the major this semester. Since I'm starting out in Mechanics, I didn't think that I had a good enough background to apply for REUs. Any advice on what I should do this summer (I can't afford to take classes)...
  2. PeteyCoco

    Schools North American Universities for Summer Transfer

    I'm trying to find some universities in the US and Canada that offer a good selection of physics courses over the summer. The deadline is fast approaching and I would appreciate any help that you guys could give. The types of courses I'm looking for should be similar to these: Electricity and...
  3. S

    Summer PhD research or quant internship

    I've put myself in a sticky situation. One of my friends referred me for a quant internship in NYC and just for fun I went along with it. He already works there full time but he's also already finished his PhD. They flew me out last week for an interview and I recently got the offer... The main...
  4. Darth Frodo

    Advice on emailing Prof. regarding summer research

    Hi all, I am going to email my professor soon and I want to ask him for a position over the summer. Has anyone any advice as to how I should write the email. Formally? Straight to the point? Persuasive? With humility? Thanks. I'd appreciate any responses.
  5. S

    Schools Math Programs Summer Before College

    I'm a prospective math major going to college next fall. Are there any cheap or free math programs available for a graduating high school senior during the summer? Research sounds exciting but I'd be fine with just learning material. By the end of the year I'll have learned basic abstract...
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    What are some recommended summer schools in the US for a physics student?

    Hi all, actually I'm an italian undergraduated physics student, I'm attending my last year at the university UJF of Grenoble with a scolarship from the italian country, infact I'm a student of University of Parma. Right now I'm looking forward for this summer, I'd like to join a summer school...
  7. A

    Is the NIDA Summer Internship Program Competitive for Physics Majors?

    I am a Senior in high school, and my physics teacher gave our class information about an intern at the National Institute on drug abuse. It is geared for minorities which I am, and theI can receive stipend. However it is primarily geared for biological sciences. I plan on majorin in physics...
  8. S

    Summer 2013 Math and Science REU Thread

    Hey Everyone, Just like in years past we should have a thread where we post what REU programs we are applying for and when we get accepted so we know when to expect decisions and stuff. Also feel free to discuss projects and ask questions so we can all help each other out. I thought we...
  9. J

    Summer jobs in Science for high school students

    I am not a scientist. I haven't even finished high school. However, this summer, my mother wants me to get some work experience. As I aspire to become a scientist (physicist) when I am older I thought it would be great to get a job doing something science-y. Are there such things as summer...
  10. D

    Summer Research Programs in Materials Science and/or Physics

    Can anyone recommend any REUs or other summer research programs in materials science and/or physics? I'm interested in your overall impression of the program, but pros/cons could also be helpful.
  11. S

    Research Topics in Quantum Dots for Undergrad Summer Research?

    What Can be some Good Research Topics in Optical Applications of Quantum Dots? I'm Presently doing my B.Sc in electronics & require to Propose an Interesting Research Write-up for Summer Research(Duration~2 months). Personally I find Quantum Dots suits my Level of Understanding of Quantum...
  12. jbrussell93

    Questions about summer opportunities in geophysics

    I'm in the process of narrowing down summer research opportunities that I will apply for this summer. I'm an undergrad physics major and I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out which programs I should be looking for. I'm interested in finding a position that will allow me to get some field...
  13. L

    Exploring Summer Programs for High School Physics Students

    I am a freshman in high school, and I would be really interested in doing some sort of physics program over the summer. I'd be especially curious about doing an unpaid internship or taking a class at a college. Would this be at all possible? If so, what programs could you recommend? Thanks in...
  14. M

    I'm Looking for a Summer Physics Research Internship

    The difficulty is that I am graduating from high school this year and most internships are either for undergraduates or high school students. I am not really sure which I am considered and I prefer to be in a program in which I am neither underqualified nor overqualified. I am a prospective...
  15. B

    When to ask professors about undergrad summer research opportunities

    How far in advance should I contact professors about available summer research opportunities? For example, should I wait until a few weeks before summer begins? Right now seems like it'd be way too early. Thanks.
  16. J

    What should I be doing in the summer in between HS years?

    I'm a sophomore in HS and am planing to go into nuclear or astrophysics. I am wondering what I should be doing in preparation for going into these fields? I am in honors chemistry and honors trig/pre-calc (with 98% in both classes) this year and will be taking AP Calc and physics next...
  17. L

    Summer research opportunities

    I'm currently looking at research opportunities for next summer. I was wondering if people here could give some recommendations? I'm interested in particle physics, geophysics (mostly solid Earth and mantle dynamics sort of stuff), quantum physics, astronomy (including instrumentation) and...
  18. N

    Summer study abroad vs. engineering internship

    Hey guys, I'm having difficulty deciding what I want to do next summer. I'm currently a junior, so this is the last opportunity I have to do an engineering internship. Last summer I did an REU. I know I want to go into the renewable energy field, but I don't know if I need to go to grad...
  19. F

    Can Humans Survive Sun's Explosion by Escaping to Another Planet?

    Homework Statement You and a group of female and male friends stand outdoors at dusk watching the Sun set and noticing the planet Venus in the same direction as the Sun. An alien ship lands beside you at the same instant that you see the Sun explode. The aliens admit that earlier they shot a...
  20. S

    Courses Summer courses in Europe for undergraduates (chemistry/physics)

    Hi all, in few days I'm going to start my undergraduate chemistry degree. I heard there are summer programs for undergraduates and I was searching for them but i couldn't find any. I was wondering if there is any summer school that offers summer courses or research experiences for...
  21. D

    Schools Internship opportunities for summer between undergrad and grad school

    What research opportunities are there out there for the summer between undergrad and grad school? For undergrads, there are the REUs that most people do. But REUs require that you have not graduated yet. This upcoming summer I'll be between graduate and undergraduate studies. So no REU...
  22. H

    Summer Math review: Solve for z

    Homework Statement solve for z: y^2+3yz-8z-4x=0Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried to alienate the z I got the answer: z=(y^2-4x)/(3y-8)
  23. W

    Summer project ideas? Possibly a cyclotron?

    I'm looking for some sort of project to do this summer. I was looking around, and I heard about making a small, home-made cyclotron, but it sounds like materials would be hard to get and expensive. So, does anyone have any examples of a great, preferably time-consuming project that I could...
  24. S

    Summer school on Lorentz violating standard model extensions

    IUCSS Summer School on the Lorentz- and CPT-violating Standard Model Extension (SME) This program is going on now, at Indiana University. The title pretty much covers what the school is about. The SME simply takes the ordinary standard model and adds terms to the Lagrangian which violate...
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    What do you guys use the summer for?

    What do you guys use the summer for when your not taking courses over the summer. I like to prepare for courses for over the fall. I'm not exactly sure how to but the idea of having courses just being review sounds very nice to me. Last summer I was able to find past tests, assignments...
  26. N

    Spivak or LA this Summer? [independent study]

    I have taken Calc 1 (computational) and Discrete Math (low-rigor proofs), and am currently taking Calc 2 (calc is a 2 semester course at my school), in the Fall I will take Vector Cal (mostly computational), probability (mostly computational), and LA (supposed to transition students to the rigor...
  27. S

    Brain Drain, summer jobs, advice

    "Brain Drain," summer jobs, advice Hi everyone. School is coming to a close, and I'll be graduating from HS next month. I thought that I should make a little post about my summer plans. I will be attending college this August, and I will be moving out from home (definitely a new experience...
  28. N

    5-Week Summer Classes- Bad Idea?

    7.5 hrs per week for 5 weeks vs. 3 hours per week for 16 weeks? But during the 16 week class I would be preoccupied with other classes and thus have less time to study... What do you guys think?
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    Okay to take Linear Algebra and Calc 3 in the summer?

    Would it be too much to take both classes in the summer? Each is 1 month long and in two separate sessions, so they will not be on top of each other. I need to take Calc 3 right away for the fall Semester, that's already settled. As for Linear Algebra, I will need that to prepare for Quantum...
  30. G

    Math and physics book to read over the summer

    Hi guys, I am going to major in physics in the fall,but I will be studying a lot this summer. I just finished AP physics,AP calculus AB,chemistry it was good but I think the AP calculus AB isn't really rigorous or challenging. I currently have in my mind those reading list for books...
  31. X

    Should I study Varation Calculus over the summer for classical mech class?

    I'm taking my first upper tier physics class in fall 2012 Analytical Mechanics. I know that the calculus of variation is fundamental to understanding the Lagrangian and because this will be the only classical mechanics class I will take in my undergrad I want to understand it well. Do you think...
  32. S

    Suggestions for Summer Physics Reading

    Hello. I've just gotten through my first year of undergraduate physics (not much physics really) and won't have the time to take any courses over the summer. I think it'd be in my best interest to keep my mind on my studies so I figure I will pick up a few books to go through over the summer...
  33. J

    Courses Maximizing Medical Physics Program Admissions: Research vs. Courses?

    Hello all, I am entering my senior year preparing to apply to Medical Physics programs. I applied to some R.E.U.s for summer research, but was not fortunate enough to gain a position at any of them. I still have an opportunity to continue an independent study at my University's laser lab...
  34. Z

    Is it possible to work on a summer undergraduate project without funding?

    So, I am an undergraduate physics student, and unfortunately I was not able to obtain a national physics internship for this summer. However, I was wondering if it is still possible to work on a project with a professor, without the funding. If this is possible, how would I go about to...
  35. X

    REU in experiment physics vs taking summer classes

    For this summer I have a chance to do a REU at my university that deals with Rubidium vapor. This is a experimental project but I want to go into theoretical physics. However I wouldn't mind doing this because I would learn about atomic physics and it would look good for grad school I believe to...
  36. B

    Is it a good idea to take Pre-Calculus In Summer School?

    Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been online for a while, I had to catch up in my Literature course. Anyway, I took Precalculus twice here in college and didn't pass. The first time I took it was in Spring 2011, and I didn't pass because I blame my instructor for it, and I know it's a clichéd...
  37. J

    Research that highschoolers could do during the summer.

    I've read in numerous places that most people applying to the higher education colleges for areas such as physics have already done some sort of research. I'm currently a freshman in high school and am looking to get into a top-notch college, but my main road block is getting started with...
  38. J

    Summer Programs for High Scholars in Physics & Chemistry

    What are some good summer programs for high scholars involving physics and chemistry? I'm currently a freshman, next year will be my sophomore year and I'm enrolled to Pre-AP Chem and Pre-AP Physics. I have a strong interest in Physics and Chem; also I'm looking to get into one of the more...
  39. H

    Should I take these classes together in the summer?

    I am debating whether or not I can pull off taking Organic Chemistry II, Multivariable and Engineering Statistics during the 6 week summer term. I need to do this if I want to stay on track with all my other engineering courses. Any advice?
  40. M

    Best way to get summer internship

    Hi, I would like to know, what are good strategies to use when you are trying to get an internship. My background is Computer Science, I'm in my second year now. Should I just send my CV to as many companies?
  41. T

    Where Can I Take General Physics II in Summer I?

    Hey guys, I'm going to graduate in July. I need to take General Physics II to graduate in summer. Do you guys know which colleges offer General Physics II in Summer I? Thank you very much.
  42. S

    Engineering Summer internship/ vocational training after 4th semester engineering

    Hi, I am a 4th semester engineering student of electronics and communication discipline. My semester is going to end and I am very worried about the vocational training. I am from a small town and I don't belong to a very rich family. Should i collect money and move to a big town like New...
  43. 1

    Where Can I Take Physics 4C in Summer in CA or Nearby States?

    Hello, I'm looking for a college that offers Physics 4C(or equivalent classes) in this coming summer in CA or nearby states. I did a lot of research, but i didn't find anyone offers it in summer. I have to take it before the fall semester starts. Here is the course description Has to be...
  44. A

    Breccia meteorite smashed into summer house in the middle of Oslo

    One of the "hidden jewels" in Oslo is the so-called Rodeløkka Colony Garden district. Here, encircled by "normal" buildings in a city, you find tiny summer houses, with idyllic garden plots and fruit trees. It is very charming, but is off limits for those not having direct connection to the...
  45. B

    Is it wise to take Physics 1 and Chemistry 2 with labs in one summer?

    I will be registering soon for the upcoming Summer semester and I'm wondering if it is wise to take the following courses in the summer: Physics 1 with Lab Chemistry 2 with Lab I think it would be wiser to take these courses over the summer African American History Chemistry 2 with...
  46. S

    Introduction of nuclear reactor physics summer 2012

    Hello I am looking to introduction of nuclear reactor physics course in the summer 2012 can u help me to find this course in any universities ?
  47. D

    Summer school or research project in Europe

    Hi, I plan to either attend summer class or do some research this summer between my first and second undergraduate year in physics. I live in France and cannot travel to US for some ecological reasons. Let's consider that my budget is unlimited, that my main interest is pure theoretical...
  48. H

    Schools Summer mathematics internship for high school students?

    I am looking for summer internships this year. I originally wanted to try Wolfram but they require people who know computer programming or mathematica(which I would have to enroll into their summer camp to learn more about) so this seems to be out of the question. I wonder if I could shadow a...
  49. D

    Possible summer research internships (not REU's)? And REU acceptance/rejections?

    Hi all, I've applied to quite a few REU's for this summer, but I'm not too confident I'm actually going to get into one because my professor keeps telling me they are quite competitive, and that it's not unusual for people to get rejected from all of them. I've applied to: UChicago...
  50. P

    Undergraduate summer research program?

    im currently studying civil engineering at your typical technical college. right now I am taking a course in differential equations and i guess you can say I'm relatively interested in it. I've been toying with the idea of minoring in applied mathematics but i guess that's another story...
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