Summer REU’sA DISCUSSION AND RETROSPECTIVE

CODY WORTH – UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA GRASP LAB SUMMER 2014

Introduction

• My name Is Cody Worth

• Dual degree in Math and Computer Science

• Member of STAIRSTEP and ASCENT

• Went to University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Lab for a Summer REU Experience

Roadmap

• What is an REU?

• Where do I begin?

• How does the application process work?

• What is it like on-site?

• What should my expectations be?

Where do I start?

•Google is your friend!

•The NSF URL is also your friend!http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp

How to find the right topic

The Application Processo Expect to see this page – a

lot.

o Most applications are the same.

o Honesty, honesty, honesty.

Interview Process

Questions to Consider

• What type of project is a good fit for you?

•Are you and your faculty advisor a good fit?

• Does this topic really speak to my interests and skillset?

Attending the REU Site Support from home

8 hour work days

Expectations

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

• Dr. Jennifer Daniel

• Dr. Katherine Kuchenbecker and Dr. Max Mintz

• Dr. Jie Fu and Dr. Ufuk Topcu

• Dr. Daniel Neider

Thanks for your time!

Questions?