PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

IN COLLABORATION WITH MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS

NSF REU SITE ON SMART GRID SYSTEMS FOR STUDENTS

OVERVIEW

This Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) students  at  Prairie View A&M University will train students  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 THE REU

  • 8 Weeks summer research experience for student (June 4 to July 30, 2019)
  • On-campus housing for students
  • $6,000 stipends upon completion of the program with travel allowance
  • Research opportunities in smart microgrid with experience mentors at Prairie View A&M University

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2019

 REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

(i) Completed online application form, (ii) two-page essay, (iii) academic transcripts,  (iv) two letters of recommendation.  The essay, transcripts and recommendation letters 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/cQzGhz

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