The Phase II, goals are only possible through a strong education component known as the Energy Engineering Research Learning Initiative. The EERLI will facilitate the integration of energy and sustainability-focused education, research, and outreach activities. The specific educational objectives of Phase II are to:
- Expand and strengthen the energy curriculum and recruitment for the Energy Engineering minor at the undergraduate level and enhance and establish the graduate Energy Engineering concentration.
- Coordinate a series of student-centered professional development activities, including graduate school preparation workshops, corporate/industry mentoring, internships and presentations at national and regional symposiums.
- Increase K-12 and community engagement efforts aimed at improving energy education by participating in local K-12 activities, providing training for K-12 teachers, hosting EERLI seminars, workshops and symposiums, and providing energy-related summer camp events for K-12 students.
- Develop a network of industry partners and research collaborators to advance CEES research efforts, increase students’ engagement in the field beyond the university, and seek avenues for continued sustenance of the Center’s goals.
