Filling in this application form is the first step in applying to attend the summer school Computing Our Universe. If possible, use the Web application form. Otherwise, submit the information by email (summer@kea.astro.umass.edu), fax (413 545 4223), or mail (Astrophysics Summer School, 520 Lederle GRC, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-4525).
In addition you need to arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent by email from professional scientists acquainted with your work or studies.
General information is available at the Summer School site. In case of further questions, contact summer@kea.astro.umass.edu. Note that the deadline for receipt of the application and letters is February 1, 2000 .
Name:
Email address:
Year, Department, and Institution of current study (e.g. senior in physics at Miskatonic U.):
Year, Department, and Institution of B.S. degree (e.g. expected 2001 Arkham U. in astronomy):
GPA: (grade point average in science/computing courses: use 4.0 or % scale)
Visa status: (e.g. US citizen or J-1 or nonUS institution)
(if nonUS, indicate if you require travel and housing funding)
Address information: (department, university, etc.)
Work telephone number:
Computational Proficiency: (briefly
list your confidence level and experience in Fortran, C, or C++
programming, and any experience with high performance or parallel
computing or advanced graphics)
Research Interests: (briefly
list your research interests and experience)
Courses Taken: (briefly list up to 10
courses taken in physics, astronomy, and computer science, including name
of textbook used and grade received)
Information on two professional scientists whom you have asked to send letters to us
First Reference: (name, department, university)
Second Reference: (name, department, university)