MIT Aero Astro RA positions likelihood

[aero2014]

Hi all,

 

I am accepted into the MIT Aero/Astro program for Masters, but I am wondering about the RA positions. I have asked my initial advisor and this professor said that there were some openings in his lab for next year and we will discuss it during either the Visit day or during a phone call. However, is it custom to also ask other professors about RA positions? I am afraid I will end up not getting an RA position and be left without funding and therefore want to spread my chances, but I also do not want to insult my initial advisor (when I ask other professors, he might think I do not like his lab).

 

Could you guys give me some advice on the matter?

 

Thanks!

[hihihihihihi]

I'm a MIT Aero-Astro graduate student. There is no need to worry about funding problem at all. After you getting in, in the worst case if you really can't get RA or TA position, the department will offer you a fellowship . No worries, MIT is rich, dropping out because of funding issue never happens here.