Maryland Meetup + NSA Interview (^)>

[reuben_tate]

Ok, just a little update on this.

The interview went very well. It was a two-on-two interview with 2 of the technical directors, myself, and another applicant. They wanted to test our collaborative skills so I think we did a great job! Also, iirc, the technical directors were actually part of the program I am applying to so that leaves me optimistic that if I get this summer job, then I may be able to possibly get full time employment there later on

Also, I just came back from my poster research presentation at the Joint Mathematics Meeting. That went very well too I think but I guess we'll see when we get our evaluations back in the morning. The judges seemed to share our enthusiasm for our project and liked both the pure mathematics approach we took as well as the possibility of how our research could be applied in irl (some guy suggested our research would make for a good business model and/or to model economics which I thought was a cool idea).

Anyways, I'm just relaxing in the hotel right now, gonna eat dinner in a bit. I'm going to be here until Sunday afternoon and with the presentation done, I'm free to do whatever now. If anyone wants to meet up (possibly AJ/Kayla and whoever else), let me know. My skype is reuben2011 and I can give you my phone number if communication is easier than way

[YoshL]

ugh if my dad's birthday weekend wasn't this weekend, i'd totally want to meet up ;w;

[reuben_tate]

Awwww....that's too bad >.<

Anyways, here's a pic with meh poster for those that want proof xP

[reuben_tate]

Update: I didn't get the job

[FoJaR]

sry man, it's a shitty feeling.

hope you feel better soon.

[iironiic]

Originally Posted by reuben_tate

Update: I didn't get the job

Don't be discouraged. It is generally very rare for undergraduates to land a career for the NSA. You will have better chances when you get a graduate degree. You are very fortunate to even be considered by the NSA, so consider that an honor Keep up the good work with your math studies and continue to pursue what makes you happy

[iCeCuBEz v2]

i dont live far from maryland but idk if u guys wanna chill with me

[reuben_tate]

Originally Posted by FoJaR

sry man, it's a shitty feeling.

hope you feel better soon.

Thanks. Well, you can't "win" them all I suppose. There's always other opportunities.

Originally Posted by iironiic

Don't be discouraged. It is generally very rare for undergraduates to land a career for the NSA. You will have better chances when you get a graduate degree. You are very fortunate to even be considered by the NSA, so consider that an honor Keep up the good work with your math studies and continue to pursue what makes you happy

Well, if I got it, it would only be a summer internship (as opposed to some full-time position). Even then though, you're right, and I am very pleased with myself that I was able to make it as far as I did in the application process. Hopefully, if I keep things up, I can try again next year. Also, there's still the opportunity that I might be able to do something else this summer so not all is lost

[XelNya]

That kinda sucks a bit Ben, hopefully you land something better.