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So, I have an offer from the URochester REU to work on a project at Fermilab this summer, on the MINERvA neutrino experiments.
The thing is, I'm much more interested in theory than experiment for particle physics. On the other hand, this is Fermilab. However, I was wondering whether or not doing research at Fermilab has as much prestige in the physics world as it does for non-scientists. My friends and family think this is the greatest opportunity ever. However, for grad school admissions, does it also look very good? Would it be better to do theory somewhere like UWash or UCLA (if I get offers from their REUs) or would Fermilab look very good on my applications, even though I want to study theory?
Thanks for any advice.
The thing is, I'm much more interested in theory than experiment for particle physics. On the other hand, this is Fermilab. However, I was wondering whether or not doing research at Fermilab has as much prestige in the physics world as it does for non-scientists. My friends and family think this is the greatest opportunity ever. However, for grad school admissions, does it also look very good? Would it be better to do theory somewhere like UWash or UCLA (if I get offers from their REUs) or would Fermilab look very good on my applications, even though I want to study theory?
Thanks for any advice.