PwrEng REU Overview:

This REU site is designed to help address the technical issues and develop a highly skilled workforce for a smooth transition to a 100% carbon-free U.S. electricity system.  

• • The PwrEng REU features a ten-week immersive summer research program for ten undergraduate students annually.

  • The students will work in pairs to research open questions in collaboration with the power industry including NYISO, GE, and NYSEG for grid decarbonization and resiliency (Research topics include microgrids, grid integration of wind, solar, and energy storage, and grid transition. Please see "Research Projects" page for details). 

  • Research activities will be enriched by professional development activities and field trips (including tours of NG’s substation in Upstate New York, the NYPA’s St Lawrence Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project in Massena NY, and a virtual tour of NREL’s energy infrastructure in Golden, CO).

2024 PwrEng REU Program and Application Submission

Program Dates

• May 20, 2024 – July 26, 2024

Location

• Clarkson University’s Potsdam Hill Campus, located in Potsdam, New York.

Financial Package

Participants will receive:

• $720/week stipend ($7,200 in total for 10 weeks)

• Round-trip travel to and from Potsdam, New York (up to $600 trip reimbursement)

• Free on-campus housing

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States

• GPA above 3.0

• Have completed an introductory course in the energy system (including introduction to energy systems, electrical science, and circuits)

• Interest in and aptitude for research in electricity infrastructure as evidenced by the transcript, personal statement, and letter of recommendations

• Students’ graduate study plan (to be included in your personal statement)

Application Deadline

• Full consideration will be given to applications submitted before February 23  March 1st (extended by one week), 2024. However, the review will continue after the deadline until the positions are filled.

Application Materials

• CV/Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Personal Statement

• Identification of two Letter of Recommendation Writers

• Review and Identification of three research mentors (see “Research Projects” page for descriptions)

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*Students from underrepresented groups in science and engineering, veterans, and disabled are especially encouraged to apply.

**Students from research-limited schools including community colleges and teaching-oriented schools are especially encouraged to apply.

***The PwrEng-REU program is dedicated to the ideals of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion and we ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all scholars. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the housing accommodations or other aspects of the program.