Developing A Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory for Education & Research at Tennessee State University

田纳西州立大学的定向输注项目将通过选择本科选修课程和研究经验，培养具有可再生/替代能源系统知识和技能的机械和电气工程专业毕业生。该项目为可再生/可替代能源系统课程提供了有效的教学方法，开发了一个教学和研究实验室，以促进能源存储设备和燃料生产方面的工程教育和研究解决方案，并通过与大学和行业合作伙伴在先进能源系统方面的合作，提高教师的专业知识。合作机构包括韦恩州立大学、田纳西大学、密歇根大学、日产公司、宾夕法尼亚州立大学和美国空军研究实验室。田纳西州立大学可再生/替代能源系统实验室的建立代表了大学联盟、工业界代表和联邦机构在先进能源系统开发方面的共同利益。这种独特的伙伴关系为机械和电气工程课程开发工作提供了信息。150多名非裔美国学生直接受益于强化的课程和本科研究经历。该项目通过解决能源存储设备和生物燃料新兴技术的劳动力需求，为工程专业学生提供汽车行业和联邦组织的关键技能和知识。

The Targeted Infusion Project at Tennessee State University will produce mechanical and electrical engineering graduates with knowledge and skills in renewable/alternative energy systems through a selection of undergraduate elective courses and research experiences. The project deploys an effective pedagogy for delivering coursework in renewable/alternative energy systems, develops a laboratory for instruction and research to promote engineering education and research solutions in energy storage devices and fuel production, and enhances faculty expertise through collaboration with university and industry partners in advanced energy systems. Partner institutions include Wayne State University, University of Tennessee, the University of Michigan, Nissan Corporation, Pennsylvania State University and the US Air Force Research Laboratory.The establishment of a renewable/alternative energy systems laboratory at Tennessee State University represents the efforts of an alliance of universities, representation from industry, and federal agencies with shared interests in the development in advanced energy systems. This unique partnership informs curriculum development efforts in mechanical and electrical engineering. Over 150 African American students directly benefit from enhanced coursework and undergraduate research experiences. The project provides engineering students with critical skills and knowledge for the automotive industry and federal organizations by addressing workforce demands in the emerging technologies of energy storage devices and bio-fuels.