Where can I find out about open reu positions?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding resources and information regarding open Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) positions, particularly in the field of physics. Participants explore various strategies and websites to locate these opportunities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in locating REU positions.
  • Another suggests using Google and searching for specific years, such as "REU 2008."
  • A participant expresses frustration with the overwhelming number of search results and asks for a centralized listing of REUs.
  • It is proposed that adding specific keywords, like "physics," may help refine search results.
  • Some participants note that REUs are typically listed by the institutions running them, and there is no central authority for REU listings.
  • A link to the NSF REU search page is provided, although one participant comments that it appears outdated.
  • Another participant recommends visiting the websites of preferred departments to find current REU offerings and suggests contacting professors directly.
  • There is a mention that many departments can accept REU students due to NSF funding.
  • Participants discuss the potential limitations of the provided links and information, noting that some may be outdated.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there is no centralized resource for REU listings and that individual department websites are valuable. However, there is disagreement regarding the completeness and currency of the resources mentioned.

Contextual Notes

Some links provided may contain outdated information, and participants express uncertainty about the reliability of the resources. The discussion highlights the variability in REU availability and the importance of direct communication with departments.

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where can
i, any help would be apreciated
 
Physics news on Phys.org
google them? try REU 2008
 
I then get large numbers of matches, without a way to really sort through it. is there any website that has a listing of REU's?
 
CPL.Luke said:
I then get large numbers of matches, without a way to really sort through it. is there any website that has a listing of REU's?

So add more keywords, like "physics."

They're pretty much all listed by whoever is running it. You may find some listings on departmental sites et cetera, but there's no Central REU Authority or something.
 
Hmm that site's helpful as a guideline, unfortunately it seems incomplete and out of date (2004?)

I would think that the best strategy would be to go to the websites of departments that you like and see if they have REUs, a lot do. Then you can e-mail the profs you like about it. I think almost all departments can technically take on REU students since they get National Science Foundation funding.
 

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