PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

IN COLLABORATION WITH MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENT

NSF RET SITE ON SMART GRID SYSTEMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

OVERVIEW

This Research Experience for Teachers (RET)   at  Prairie View A&M University will train high school teachers and community college instructors   in a variety of cutting edge technologies related to research in Smart and Connected cities in general, and smart grid systems in particular. Participants will work side-by-side with leading researchers at Prairie View A&M University with projects relating to Smart Grid Systems.  Some possible projects include:

  • Wireless Network System for Microgrid
  • Battery Technologies for Photovoltaic Systems
  • Solar Power Efficiencies
  • Wind Power Data Analysis
  • Bio-gas Production and Data Analysis

HIGHLIGHTS OF RET

  • 6 Weeks summer research experience for teachers (June 18 to July 30, 2019)
  • $6,000 stipends upon completion of the program
  • Research opportunities in smart microgrid with experience mentors at Prairie View A&M University
  • Teachers will incorporate hands-on SCC learning modules and develop long-term relationships with faculty and graduate students

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2019

 REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

(i) Completed online application form, (ii) resume, (iii) two-page personal statement.  The resume and personal statement should be submitted as pdf files. Additional information with regard to the application materials can be found at the link: https://www.morgan.edu/school_of_engineering/departments/electrical_and_computer_engineering/summer_programs/mega_reu/ret/how_to_apply.html

 APPLY AT:  https://goo.gl/1Pmrj6

For questions about the RET at Prairie View A&M University, please call Ms. Anne Robinson at  (936) 261 9864 or email Dr. John Attia at  joattia@pvamu.edu.