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: energyreu@binghamton.edu
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
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Thin film solar cells
Organic and hybrid solar cells
Thermoelectric devices
Energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors)
Materials deposition and characterization
Power electronics