Filling in this application form is the first step in applying to attend the 2000 session of the summer school Computing Our Universe. In addition you need to arrange for two letters of recommendation from professional scientists acquainted with your work or studies.
The letters should be sent directly by email to summer@kea.astro.umass.edu. If your references absolutely object to email, they may send the letters by fax or mail:
General information is available at the Summer School site. In case of further questions, or difficulties with this form, 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 have J-1 visa or at 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 relevant courses taken in physics, astronomy, and computer science, including name of the 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)