Schools Physics REUs 2017: Have You Heard Back?

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The discussion centers around students sharing updates on their applications and acceptances for summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) in physics for 2017. Many participants are anxiously awaiting responses from various programs, with some reporting acceptances and others facing rejections. Specific programs mentioned include General Atomics, TAMU Cyclotron, and AMNH, among others. Participants discuss the comparison between American and Canadian REUs and express concerns about the selection process and timelines for notifications. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of excitement and anxiety as students navigate their summer opportunities in physics research.
  • #31
Thanks for the info. When did you hear from NRAO, if you don't mind me asking?
 
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  • #32
Not at all! I heard from the NRAO two days ago, and declined yesterday.
 
  • #33
Arecibo sent out letters - over 200 applicants.
 
  • #34
@Alexmer I applied to JLab too and I haven't heard back yet.
 
  • #35
FYI- one of my close friends at my university was accepted to the University of Chicago about a week ago. I thought someone wanted to know about that REU...
 
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  • #36
Welp. That someone was me. Guess I have three more to wait for...

Thanks for that update.
 
  • #37
Has GeorgiaTech sent out replies yet? or Cornell?
 
  • #38
Mandar said:
Has GeorgiaTech sent out replies yet? or Cornell?
Cornell's CLASSE REU has filled, as has their astrophysics/Astronomy one
 
  • #39
I've been accepted to AMNH for astro! It was my top choice program and I got rejected everywhere else, jajaja... :partytime:
 
  • #40
puddleduck did you hear a definite no from SAO? Or has anyone else heard back from them either way?
 
  • #41
Yes, I heard back from the SAO Summer Intern program a few weeks ago, and heard back from the Harvard SAO Solar program a few days ago.
 
  • #42
Mandar said:
Has GeorgiaTech sent out replies yet? or Cornell?
I just got a rejection from Georgia Tech.
 
  • #43
I got accepted to an REU tonight, so those of you who are still waiting don't give up hope yet.
 
  • #44
Has anyone heard from IRIS about their REU program?
 

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