here's my 2 cents
I've had an REU or internship each of 3 summers since starting college.
I've also never had higher than a 3.4 gpa.
I have also been rejected by reu applications but did succeed in obtaining a position each summer though the position after my first year was more because a...
Fall 2009:
Abstract Algebra
Introduction to Fiction: Writing Intensive
Introduction to Scientific Writing: Writing Intensive
History of Computing
Astrophysics
Research
all classes are 3 credits except research which is only 2 this time. so 17 hrs per week.
I might just not be well versed in different majors but.. I've never seen anywhere that offers a degree in "TAM". It seems like you would be interested in majoring in physics and mathematics during undergrad then finding a graduate program in either math or physics that is doing research in...
I studied abroad in Ireland at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. It has nothing to do with math and physics, I went for a break from all that actually, but that aside I loved every minute of it.
There are a lot of schools you could attend over there. National University Ireland, Galway...
Which courses do you have available to you for the physics minor.
You may find it hard to begin a graduate physics program with only a physics minor.
Math will be another large factor. What math courses will you have available to take.
Generally a physics major will have taken Calculus...
Here this should make it even easier; read through the article found at the following link as it contains a LOT of good advice
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=df5w5j9q_5gj6wmt"
Well I think there are some other posts on this forum you should look through.
Check the very top posts in this forum, the sticky posts. They should prove helpful for you to read through. "So you Want to be a Physicist..." comes to mind.
Having used Boas's book I can't think of anything off the...
That seems to be a valid decision. In all reality the math minor would have done nothing for you except give you the extra math courses. It wouldn't have added much to your CV. And if you will have exposure to many of those math topics (covered in the minor) anyway then you seem to be still on...
If you really feel this lost and it is only a summer program I would not hesitate to go and seek help from your supervisors, other student interns (if there are any), and anyone else that is involved with the project.
Because it is a summer program you may not have too much time to waste...
I think you are simply asking the wrong questions.
There is no set limit for getting into graduate school for how much research you need to have done. I'm certain there are cases on both extremes where people with 2 years of research or no research at all were denied or accepted (respectively)...
That unpleasant tritone is a staple in some types of music however. Examine some songs from 'Metal' music.
There are plenty of songs that make use of dissonance in a good way but again it is up to the listener to decide what they think sounds good yet at the same time the author is open to...
Well here's my 2 cents on what I did in my Real Analysis course granted other schools and courses may be a lot different. I found it hard to get used to doing proofs in RA at first. In my opinion it was a lot different than say 'proving' things in high school geometry.
What helped me was to...
I haven't personally taken the qual exams but I bet there some good books out there, probably even at the library (rather than buying them as they may be pricey). They would probably give you some good practice materials.
As for the question about your teaching assistanship, I think that is a...
I'd say EE is your best bet but perhaps something like chemical engineering or materials science would also be a good fit. You may want to keep other options in mind however rather than restricting your career plan to only working on solar technology. I think it is a good goal, however, given...
At my uni a physics major need only take one extra class in maths and they are granted a minor. Which maths courses are you required to take for your physics degree. For example do you need a course in PDE for your physics degree or do you have to take liner algebra for physics? it seems like...