Anyone applied for summer 2014 internships/fellowships yet?

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The discussion revolves around participants sharing their applications for summer 2014 internships and research experience for undergraduates (REUs) in various STEM fields, including physics, geophysics, and materials science. Participants express their hopes, experiences, and seek advice regarding the application process and acceptance timelines.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants shared the specific REUs and internships they applied for, including programs at NASA, various universities, and private companies.
  • Several participants expressed uncertainty about their chances of acceptance and shared their feelings of anxiety regarding the application outcomes.
  • One participant noted a mistake in their application, thinking they applied to the University of Michigan's REU but actually applied to Michigan State University instead.
  • There were discussions about the timeline for hearing back from programs, with some participants mentioning deadlines and expected notification dates.
  • Some participants shared their acceptance news, while others expressed disappointment or uncertainty about their applications.
  • There were inquiries about the differences in acceptance timelines between physics and math programs, as well as discussions about specific astronomy programs and their response rates.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of sharing application experiences and timelines, but there are multiple competing views regarding the acceptance rates and experiences at different programs. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific outcomes of applications.

Contextual Notes

Some participants expressed concerns about their qualifications and the competitiveness of the programs they applied to, indicating a reliance on subjective assessments of their applications and experiences.

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Students interested in summer internships and REUs in STEM fields, particularly those applying for summer 2014 opportunities, may find this discussion relevant for insights into the application process and peer experiences.

  • #31
astro_2275 said:
Have people gotten replies from other astronomy programs? I've heard from harvard, and nrao as well (negative, alternate respectively). I applied to quite a few others and haven't heard anything yet

I've heard from ASTRON, Harvard, NRAO, but nothing else.
 
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  • #32
forestmine said:
I've heard from ASTRON, Harvard, NRAO, but nothing else.

what did you hear from ASTRON? I applied there as well
 
  • #33
astro_2275 said:
what did you hear from ASTRON? I applied there as well

They did wind up offering me a position.
 
  • #34
forestmine said:
They did wind up offering me a position.

congrats! guess that means I didn't get one though :(
 
  • #35
astro_2275 said:
congrats! guess that means I didn't get one though :(

Thank you. You never know, though! Hang in there!
 
  • #36
I read somewhere that astronomy summer programs do not announce until the first of March, I think this goes for REUs, NASA, etc. my guess is you shouldn't worry if on the 3rd, you still haven't heard, lol.
 
  • #37
Has anyone heard back from Harvard SEAS or the Triangle MRSEC between Duke/NC State?
 
  • #38
Just heard back from CU Boulder's Physics REU! Unfortunately I've already committed elsewhere... Ironically, still in Boulder though :)
 
  • #39
I decided to email the programs(astro) that had deadlines in February, and heard back from half of them so far (all rejections.) So if you're waiting on places still, emailing them might be a good idea
 
  • #40
I heard from William and Mary this morning. Looks like I'll be in Virginia for 10 weeks.
 
  • #41
astro_2275 said:
I decided to email the programs(astro) that had deadlines in February, and heard back from half of them so far (all rejections.) So if you're waiting on places still, emailing them might be a good idea

Astronomy programs must generally make decisions earlier than physics programs, I'm guessing then? Because I'm still hearing back from physics REUs
 

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