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Summer Research Internships What to know, how to apply Prepared by: Eddie Schwieterman
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What is an REU?
Research Experience for Undergraduates
Funded by the NSF (Na8onal Science Founda8on)
Encompasses many fields: Astronomy, Physics, Earth Science, Biology, Defense, Oceanography, Math, etc.
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What is an REU?
A summer (8-‐10 weeks) of guided research
S8pends of ~$4,000-‐$5,000
Travel & Housing Expenses
Usually cohorts of 5-‐10 students
Runs from ~June to ~August
Opportuni8es to present research at na8onal conferences
Poten8al to be author or co-‐author on submission to peer-‐reviewed journal
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h%p://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp
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Where are REUs?
Everywhere!
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Why do an REU?
Research Experience
CV/Resume Building
Summer Job ($$$)
Chance to meet new people (networking!)
Opportunity to travel
Le^er writers and references outside your ins8tu8on
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Usual Application Requirements
Transcripts
CV/Resume (or applica8on ques8onnaire)
Le^ers of Recommenda8on (2-‐3)
Personal Statement Main essay Programming competencies
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Minimum Qualifications
Vary somewhat
Research experience: depends on the program – most like some, many do not like too much
GPA >= 3.0
Math: algebra, geometry, trig, calculus knowledge ofen assumed
Freshman/sophomore physics
Some programming
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Application Deadlines & Info
Applica8ons open in December
Usually due by February 1
Highly compe88ve
Apply to at least 3-‐5 programs (w/ a range of compe88veness)
Don’t be afraid to email your ques8ons to the program coordinator!
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Gotcha for UW Students
Most program start in early June
Some have later start 8mes
Many will accommodate students on quarter system, but some do not
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Alternatives to REUs
NASA Internships (see next slides)
UWSURP ( full & part 8me op8ons)
Con8nue with Pre-‐MAP mentors or other UW astronomy folks
ASTR 481 Observing (prerequisite: ASTR 480)
Other UW Internships
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NASA Centers
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h^p://goo.gl/VJIJpB NASA Internship Home Page
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General Application Tips
Have an applica8on checklist
Track everything in a spreadsheet
Send transcripts early
Ask your le^er writers early
Write general personal statement first and then tailor to individual program applica8ons
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Who do you ask for a letter?
Research mentors are the best
Professors for upper level classes
Academic advisors
No family or friends
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Reference Etiquette
Ask politely
(but don’t be afraid to ask)!
If there is any uncertainty, ask if they will write you a posi;ve le^er
Give them at least 2 weeks no8ce
Try to balance between research & academic references
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Personal Statement Writing
Start with some good examples
Write about what makes you qualified
Do NOT write about “why I love astronomy”
Include your personal mo8va8on for applying to the internship Specific details about the program and
why it appeals to you
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ASTR 581
“Theory and prac;ce of obtaining op;cal data at a telescope. Prepara;on, obtaining data with a CCD on a telescope, and subsequent data analysis for comple;on of a research project. Prerequisite: ASTR 480”
Real observing projects at MRO
Astronomy undergraduate advisor recommends one summer REU/internship and one summer registered for ASTR 481
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List of REU/internship opportunities
To accompany the lecture I have compiled a (par8al) list of resources for finding summer research opportuni8es. Note that REU applica8ons usually open in December and are due by February 1 (with no8fica8on by April 15). Other programs vary with deadlines. As always, you can email Bre^ or me or come to our office hours if you have any ques8ons about the applica8on process. Also, your mentors are a great resource for advice.
See following slides…
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Nationwide REU/Summer Internships
NSF-‐REU opportuniIes in Astronomy: h^p://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.jsp?uni8d=5045 NSF-‐REU opportuniIes in Physics: h^p://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.jsp?uni8d=69 Other NSF-‐REU opportuniIes: h^p://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp NASA Internships (available all year, including the summer): h^p://goo.gl/VJIJpB American Astronomical Society (AAS) list of summer opportuniIes: h^p://aas.org/jobs/summer-‐opportuni8es
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Alternatives at UW ConInue working with your Pre-‐MAP mentors or another astronomy professor/post-‐doc/grad student. Find people here: h^p://www.astro.washington.edu/people.php University of Washington Space Grant Undergraduate Research Program: h^p://www.waspacegrant.org/for_students/student_internships/wsgc_internships/SURP_for_students.html Complete lisIng of summer research programs at UW in all fields: h^p://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/find/summeratUW.html Take the summer observing course ASTR 481 (prerequisite: ASTR 480) h^p://www.astro.washington.edu/users/laws/classpages/a481/
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Other Advice
Astro-‐bites arIcle on applying for REUs:
h^p://astrobites.org/2013/01/05/so-‐you-‐want-‐to-‐apply-‐for-‐an-‐reu-‐heres-‐how/