Research Experience for Undergraduates

Energy Generation and Storage

At Binghamton University (State University of New York)

DUE February 19, 2016

Theme: Renewable Energy Generation and Storage

Faculty: Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Participating Research Center: Center for Autonomous Solar Power

Dates of program: May 31, 2016 to July 29, 2016

Support for REU students:

$4000 stipend

Housing in dormitories provided if needed

Travel subsidy to and from Binghamton – up to $500

Meal allowance for the eight week period: $500

Research activities:

Students will work with a faculty mentor on a topic related to that faculty member’s research. Research will typically involve experimental work using the extensive facilities at Binghamton University. Students will receive additional education training in safety, research ethics, and renewable energy and storage. Group meetings and social activities will be held each week.

Other activities:

Binghamton’s summers are almost ideal for outdoor activities. The university is very near the Finger Lakes region and within four hours of New York City and Philadelphia.

Other organized students groups will be active in the summer at Binghamton, and the REU program will coordinate its student activities with them to offer additional opportunities for all students.

In 2015, we will be exploring an international option for the REU which would include German Science students participating in Binghamton and a 1 week trip to present your work in Germany.

Application

Research Experience for Undergraduates

In

Renewable Energy Generation and Storage

Binghamton University

  1. Complete the form below and email it to:
  2. Attach a one-page resume in pdf format showing work experience and/or research experience.
  3. Ask two professors to email recommendations

Name:

Home Address:

Email Address:

Telephone (mobile preferred):

Current college or university:

Major:

GPA (out of 4.0):

Semester/Year of anticipated graduation:

Future plans for graduate study (include highest level of degree, teaching, industry, etc.)

Citizenship (must be US citizen or permanent resident):

Names of professors sending recommendations:

Please indicate your preferred research choices (Indicate your first three choices using numerals 1,2, and 3

Thin film solar cells

Organic and hybrid solar cells

Thermoelectric devices

Energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors)

Materials deposition and characterization

Power electronics