Current REU
Schedule
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
June 2 – August 6, 2021
Below is the schedule of REU Program activities that are open to ALL undergraduate research assistants with Physics. Reminders concerning get-togethers will be emailed in advance. Note that the group meetings as well as the mini-symposium of student presentations are part of the REU Program, and those students officially in the REU Program are required to participate every week. Bold DATE = confirmed.
See also APS summer program: https://www.aps.org/webinars/ some you have to register for – if you miss it you can access the recording. There is no fee for any of these and most that are listed under various categories are available.
Wed. June 2 9:30 am B&L 267 Orientation for ALL students in program
Fri. June 4 1:30 pm B&L 267 Prof. Kelly Douglass
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Tues. June 8 1:30pm ZOOM The Art of Presenting
https://rochester.zoom.us/j/93421051459?pwd=TWdkRmhmZ1l3YU1yQlJKeUp1TVAzZz09
Meeting ID: 934 2105 1459
Passcode: Science!
How do you talk to someone about your work?
Wed. June 9 1:30 pm B&L 267 Prof. John Nichol
Quantum Computing with Electrons in Semiconductors
Thu. June 10 1:00-3:00 pm APS REU program: Beginner Python Workshop
Wed. June 16 1:30 pm B&L 106 Prof. Chris Marshall
Neutrinos
Thu. June 17 1:00-2:00 pm APS REU program: Ethics Presentation
Tues. June 22 1:30pm ZOOM The Art of Presenting
Taking your audience into account
https://rochester.zoom.us/j/93421051459?pwd=TWdkRmhmZ1l3YU1yQlJKeUp1TVAzZz09
Meeting ID: 934 2105 1459
Passcode: Science!
Wed. June 23 5:30 pm B&L 267 Prof. Arie Bodek
Informal project description/update from everyone (2-3 minute each)
Sentence describing research should be sent in advance to REU admin.
Wed. June 30 1:30 pm B&L 267 Prof. Petros Tzeferacos
Fundamental processes in plasma astrophysics:
How laser-driven laboratory experiments can shed light on the workings of the Cosmos
Thu. July 1 1:00-3:00 pm APS REU program: Intermediate Python Workshop
(Monday, July 5 is a University Holiday)
Tues. July 6 1:30pm ZOOM link same as June 8 & 22 The Art of Presenting
How do you make a presentation? zoom link is the same as June 8 and 22
Wed. July 7 1:30 pm B&L 267 Prof. Pierre Gourdain
Exploring the Universe using Pulsed Power Drivers
Wed. July 14 1:30 pm B&L 267 Elisha Haber and Zekai Chen with Bigelow group
Laser Cooling and Vortices in Bose Einstein Condensates
Thu. July 15 1:00-2:00 pm APS REU program: Panel onWorking at a National Lab
Tues. July 20 1:30pm ZOOM link same as June 8 & 22 The Art of Presenting
Presenting your work
Wed. July 21 NOON B&L 267 Prof. Segev BenZvi
The Graduate School Application Process
see also APS panel discussion July 22
Wed. July 21 1:30 Zoom Career Panel discussion organized by Northwestern U. REU
Register in advance; link in email from Connie on July 2
Thu. July 22 1:00-2:00 pm APS REU program: Applying to Grad Programs and Fellowships
Wed. July 28 1:30 pm B&L 267 Linda Crandall, grad student with Collins/Rygg group
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Tues. August 3 1:30pm ZOOM link same as June 8 & 22 The Art of Presenting
Presentation aesthetics. zoom link is the same as June 8 and 2
Thu. August 5, 21 1:00-2:00 pm APS REU program: Writing an effective CV or resume
Fri. August 6 9 am - 3 pm B&L 106 Student Presentations (~10 minutes each)
Poster session, B&L lobby
Group photo (mandatory) and talk schedule to be announced
Late August (TBA) APS REU program: Job Expo
Recordings from several of last summer's APS REU webinars will also be available. They include:
- APS Summer Series Webinar: Career exploration strategies and tools
- APS Summer Series Webinar: Imposter Syndrome
- Considering a Career at a National Laboratory
- APS Success in Industry Careers Series: Why You Should Consider an Industry Career