REU Site: Technologies for Renewable Energy Generation and Management

REU 网站：可再生能源发电和管理技术

• 批准号: 1157001
• 负责人: Jonathan Kimball
• 金额: $ 34.12万
• 依托单位: Missouri University of Science and Technology
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-06-01 至 2016-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1157001&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Technologies; Renewable; Energy

The objective of this three year REU Site program at Missouri University of Science and Technology is to engage ten undergraduate students for nine weeks each summer in advancing technologies that generate useful energy from renewable energy resources, and to train engineers to pursue further research into renewable energy. This REU site will focus on solar, hydrokinetic, and biomass technologies, which all generate power from renewable resources that are abundant in Missouri, as well as much of the nation. The rising price of fossil fuels and the growing concern over climate change have fostered a myriad of research and development activities in alternative resources. This REU will leverage existing programs, such as the REU activities sponsored by the NSF-funded Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Engineering Research Center (ERC) and other NSF-funded projects; research projects sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, Department of Energy, and other agencies; and projects within the Missouri S&T Student Design and Experiential Learning Center.Each participant will be paired with a graduate student who will assist the participant in gaining the key skills necessary for success. Throughout the summer, students will meet as a group with all of the faculty mentors to discuss research progress, skill development, university resources available, and future plans. Guest speakers will facilitate workshops on professional development topics, such as technical communication and intellectual property. Students will also participate in various field trips to engage them in the topics they are researching. The various field trips include: 1) a canoe trip on the local National Scenic Waterways, 2) a visit to the headquarters of AmerenUE, one of the Midwest's biggest energy companies, 3) a visit to Anheuser-Busch, the world's biggest brewery and home of the largest waste biomass energy process in the region.Energy usage is fundamental to progress in industry, increase in standard of living, and economic growth. The students who participate in this REU Site will gain the skills and knowledge to pursue a research-oriented career in renewable energy. As energy prices continue to grow, these new engineers will help facilitate a shift away from non-renewable fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable sources. The recruitment strategy will expand the participation of women and minorities in energy research.

这项为期三年的密苏里科技大学REU现场项目的目标是每年夏天让10名本科生用9周的时间学习从可再生能源中产生有用能源的先进技术，并培养工程师进一步研究可再生能源。该REU站点将专注于太阳能、水动力和生物质能技术，这些技术都来自密苏里州以及美国大部分地区丰富的可再生资源。化石燃料价格的上涨和对气候变化的日益关注，催生了大量替代能源的研发活动。该REU将利用现有的项目，例如由nsf资助的未来可再生电力输送和管理（FREEDM）系统工程研究中心（ERC）和其他nsf资助的项目赞助的REU活动；由海军研究办公室、能源部和其他机构资助的研究项目；以及密苏里大学学生设计和体验学习中心的项目。每位参与者将与一名研究生配对，该研究生将帮助参与者获得成功所需的关键技能。整个夏天，学生们将与所有的教师导师见面，讨论研究进展、技能发展、可用的大学资源和未来的计划。演讲嘉宾将推动有关专业发展主题的讲习班，例如技术通讯和知识产权。学生还将参加各种实地考察，以使他们参与到他们正在研究的主题中。各种实地考察包括：1)在当地的国家风景水道上划独木舟；2)参观中西部最大的能源公司之一AmerenUE的总部；3)参观世界上最大的啤酒厂和该地区最大的废弃生物质能源处理基地——安海斯-布希公司。能源的使用是工业进步、生活水平提高和经济增长的基础。参加该REU网站的学生将获得从事可再生能源研究的技能和知识。随着能源价格的持续上涨，这些新工程师将有助于推动从不可再生的化石燃料转向更清洁、更可持续的能源。这项征聘战略将扩大妇女和少数民族对能源研究的参与。