SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers on summer internship applications for 2015, particularly in research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) and community college internships (CCI) at prestigious institutions like CERN, Fermilab, and various universities. Participants share their application statuses, acceptance news, and advice on navigating the competitive landscape of internships in physics and related fields. Key insights include the importance of research experience for graduate school applications and the challenges faced by freshmen in securing internships.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) programs
- Familiarity with CCI (Community College Internships) opportunities
- Knowledge of application processes for internships in physics
- Basic coding skills, particularly in Python, as an asset for applicants
NEXT STEPS
- Research specific REU programs at institutions like University of Michigan and University of Colorado - Boulder
- Explore the application process for the Department of Energy's CCI program
- Learn about the competitive landscape of internships at national labs like Fermilab and SLAC
- Investigate the impact of research experience on graduate school admissions in physics
USEFUL FOR
Undergraduate students in physics or related fields, particularly those seeking summer internships, as well as academic advisors and career counselors guiding students through the application process.