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

田纳西州立大学的定向注入项目将通过选择本科选修课和研究经验，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毕业生。该项目部署了一种有效的教学方法来提供可再生/替代能源系统的课程，开发了一个教学和研究实验室，以促进能源储存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来增强教师的专业知识。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。在田纳西州立大学建立可再生/替代能源系统实验室代表了在先进能源系统开发方面具有共同利益的大学联盟、行业代表和联邦机构的努力。这种独特的合作伙伴关系为机械和电气工程的课程开发工作提供了信息。超过150名非裔美国学生直接受益于增强的课程和本科研究经验。该项目通过满足新兴能源储存设备和生物燃料技术的劳动力需求，为工程学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.