Research Experience for Undergraduates
Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy
Summer 2013
Iowa State University offers an intensive 10-week on-campus research program in Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy (WESEP) for undergraduate students. Ten fellowships are sponsored each year by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.
Students will work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams with faculty and graduate students to receive training and get hands-on research experience in areas that address critical, long-term national needs in wind energy-related areas.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- One-on-one mentoring from a faculty mentor
- Immersive research experience in one of four wind energy-related areas
- Additional training through short courses and workshops
- Field trips to operating wind farms and turbine and blade manufacturers
- Networking with industry experts at weekly "lunch and learn"
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratories
STIPEND & EXPENSES COVERED
The program starts May 28, 2013 and ends August 3, 2013. The program provides each student:
- $5,000 stipend
- Up to $600 in travel expenses
- Free on-campus housing and meal plan
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
- Be an undergraduate in good standing
- Have completed 4 college-level courses in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Mathematics
PROGRAM DEADLINE
Applications are due March 8
MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about our summer research program, visit out website at www.engineering.iastate.edu/wesep-reu