Programs 2018 REU and Summer Program Acceptance Thread

[kubaanglin]

I just received an acceptance letter to MIT's MSRP. I applied for nuclear engineering/plasma physics and fusion. I was also accepted to SULI PPPL. I don't know which one to choose!

 

[Jason Bennett]

I just received an acceptance letter to MIT's MSRP. I applied for nuclear engineering/plasma physics and fusion. I was also accepted to SULI PPPL. I don't know which one to choose!

Holy Crap! That is incredible mate!

I was actually not aware of the MIT program so I didn't apply! I looks amazing!
http://odge.mit.edu/undergraduate/msrp/2017-msrp-interns/byron-daniel/
http://odge.mit.edu/undergraduate/msrp/2017-msrp-interns/alan-salcedo/
http://odge.mit.edu/undergraduate/msrp/2017-msrp-interns/hannahmariam-mekbib/
Looks incredible. Do you know what mentors in the physics department are available? That could give you an idea of if you'd be super passionate about the research.

While SULI PPPL is more specified research, if you're into plasma, this is a one in a life time experience!

I would say, if you can pick literally anyone at MIT, go with MIT. If you're in love with plasma, go with SULI PPPL.

Congrats!:)

 

[AbeC]

Has anyone heard back from UC Davis?

 

[Jason Bennett]

Has anyone heard back from UC Davis?

Yes. After informing them of a decision deadline they told me I don’t have the math or physics background to work under the mentors I wanted. Then offered to match me another’s mentor in condensed matter theory.
Was disappointed but the other, Singh, seemed great as well!
All my info is in the spreadsheet above:) if the decision column is blank the program did not contact me even after I reached out .

 

[AbeC]

Yes. After informing them of a decision deadline they told me I don’t have the math or physics background to work under the mentors I wanted. Then offered to match me another’s mentor in condensed matter theory.
Was disappointed but the other, Singh, seemed great as well!
All my info is in the spreadsheet above:) if the decision column is blank the program did not contact me even after I reached out .

Thank you! I did see that in your spreadsheet, but I wasn't sure what's up, as in why did you get a rejection letter but I still didn't . Thanks for the clarification!

 

[Jason Bennett]

Thank you! I did see that in your spreadsheet, but I wasn't sure what's up, as in why did you get a rejection letter but I still didn't . Thanks for the clarification!

Oh duh I forgot I edited it to rejection! No problamo!

 

[Jason Bennett]

Would you all like to stay in touch, via this chat or email come late summer/ fall, to talk about applying for senior year scholarships?
I assume most of us are juniors.

I'm planning on:
Rhodes (for fun really, no shot I get it)
Hertz (for fun really, no shot I get it)
Marshall (I may legitimately have a shot at)
and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (I may legitimately have a shot at).

Unfortunately my school isn't listed as a participating school for the Winston Churchill Scholarship, which would be another I may legitimately have a shot at.

 

[AbeC]

Would you all like to stay in touch, via this chat or email come late summer/ fall, to talk about applying for senior year scholarships?
I assume most of us are juniors.

I'm planning on:
Rhodes (for fun really, no shot I get it)
Hertz (for fun really, no shot I get it)
Marshall (I may legitimately have a shot at)
and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (I may legitimately have a shot at).

Unfortunately my school isn't listed as a participating school for the Winston Churchill Scholarship, which would be another I may legitimately have a shot at.

I haven't heard of most of these scholarships! But I would definitely like to stay in touch

 

[Jody]

I had a very good experience in a SULI program. I felt like the research I did was very interesting; I learned a lot and I felt very connected to other people participating in the program as they provided housing for us- a great networking experience, and so I recommend it to others. I'm not hearing much about NASA in earlier posts, but they have a lot going on too ;)

 

[Jason Bennett]

I haven't heard of most of these scholarships! But I would definitely like to stay in touch

I would definitely recommend checking them out!
Does anyone know if forums stay open indefinitely on this site? If they do we can just stay in touch here :)

 

[Catherine R]

I am a freshman chemistry major and I applied to all chemistry REUs. I have a 3.4 GPA and no research experience, so I know not to expect much.

I applied to:
University of South Carolina Dornsife
Florida State University
Boston University
Duquesne University
Clemson University - rejected

 

[Jason Bennett]

updated my Google Doc spreadsheet, the link required that you request access, its public now:)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19oX9EumiMiLVj-V89OYt-e6vNDwo60AUKZ4XFVHaCoo/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Jason Bennett]

Wow did anyone else get that Purdue email?:/

 

[AbeC]

Wow did anyone else get that Purdue email?:/

I was successfully tricked for a moment there

 

[Giraffey]

Wow did anyone else get that Purdue

I was successfully tricked for a moment there

I don’t get what you guys are referring to here. Joke?

Update for my daughter. She has only heard from Vanderbilt VINSE on 3/16 with a rejection. Nothing from any of her other apps. Perhaps some are on spring break? Hard to think about undergrad researchers while sipping an umbrella drink on a tropical island...

 

[AbeC]

The email included an attachment which contained the rejection. I'm used to attachments being for acceptances and direct texts for rejections

 

[kubaanglin]

I accepted my offer to MSRP and am super excited. I'm probably going to be working on the newly initiated SPARC fusion reactor at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

 

[byzantine04]

Yes I got the Purdue email and I had a similar reaction. Insensitive to send a rejection in an attachment.

 

[byzantine04]

This is so stressful, I don't know how I'll make it through grad school applications.

 

[Jason Bennett]

I accepted my offer to MSRP and am super excited. I'm probably going to be working on the newly initiated SPARC fusion reactor at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

Wow this is so great! I hope your summer works out incredible:)

 

[Vanadium 50]

This is so stressful, I don't know how I'll make it through grad school applications.

Then you've already learned something useful.

 

[byzantine04]

Rejected from Minnesota and Utah.

 

[john cruishack]

Just heard back from Northwestern a few days ago, pretty stoked!

 

[Giraffey]

Rejection from U. Penn. today.

 

[Jason Bennett]

Just heard back from Northwestern a few days ago, pretty stoked!

WOW good for you!:)

 

[Jason Bennett]

Rejected from Minnesota and Utah.

same

 

[missbenzene]

Did anyone apply to the IBM Minority research program? I got into an REU in Colorado already but curious to know.

 

[TinyQuark]

Has anyone heard from GA Tech yet? I was rejected by their SURE program (minorities REU, basically) but I have not heard from their regular REU program. I tried emailing last week and have not gotten a response.