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| Energy Fellows Program |
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| The URI Energy Center provides URI students with an extraordinary opportunity to address the challenges of energy supply in the 21st century. |
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Download the 2009 program flyer [PDF]
Download the 2009 application [PDF]
In January of 2009, 10 undergraduate students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems through an exclusive fellowship program that will incorporate both formal research methods and applied outreach efforts. Each fellow will work in teams with a graduate student and faculty advisor to conduct a combined research and outreach project focused within one of the URI Energy Center’s focus areas ( Energy resources research and development; Energy efficiency and technology assessment; Economics and policy analysis; Extension and outreach ). |
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| URI Energy Center Fellows will: |
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- Learn cutting edge research methods and analytical techniques
- Learn about the confluence of social science and basic research
- Develop leadership skills and learn how to communicate scientific information
- Help implement energy conservation programs based on scientific findings
- Design outreach strategies and evaluate their effectiveness
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| Students will be chosen for their ability to conduct challenging research, work independently, communicate well with others, and exhibit a passion for and sustained interest in their focus area. While preference will be given to energy fellows paired with faculty supporting graduate student researchers all students are welcome to apply. |
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| Fellows will be selected in December of 2008 and will continue through August of 2009, with the option to renew their fellowship for a second year. In addition to gaining valuable experience conducting research and outreach, fellows will receive specialized leadership and communication training. Selected fellows will have the opportunity to receive the following benefits: |
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- Academic year stipend for 10-15 hours/week
- The opportunity to earn up to 6 internship credits for the academic year
- Summer stipend for up to 40 hours/week
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Throughout the course of their internship, fellows will participate in URI Energy Center seminars and workshops and will be required to present their research findings to the University community and general public at an annual Energy Expo.
For students interested in energy issues please check out the following opportunities to strengthen your understanding of the topics and to become more involved both on and off campus:
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Student Organizations:
URI Student Action for Sustainability (SAS)
SAS is a student organization that has evolved from the Renewable Energy Club. Their mission is to address environmental issues and their social and economic implications by promoting practices that create a more sustainable campus and world. |
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RI Energy Solutions Expo
The 2008 Rhode Island Energy Solutions Expo will bring innovative and practical strategies to help Rhode Islanders deal with rising energy costs. The event will offer educational workshops and demonstrations, high profile speakers, engaging round-table discussions, activities for kids, music and food. Educational activities will be organized around three themes: What can I do this winter to cope with high energy costs? What can I do this year? What can I do in the future? Attendees will leave with all the information they need to reduce their energy costs and go green.
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