Summer 2021 Academy - Sustainable Manufacturing

 

June 1 - August 10, 2021

Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

This 10-week program, the first of its kind to focus on sustainable manufacturing, is supported by a three-year National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site grant. The academy offers undergraduates of all disciplines the opportunity to perform cutting edge sustainable manufacturing research on project such as:

  • Safe and Eco-Friendly Battery Materials and Manufacturing
  • Data-Driven Modelling and Analysis of Energy Efficiency
  • Remanufacturing via Additive Manufacturing Processes
  • Reliable Power Supply Systems for Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

What you get

Stipend: $500 per week for the 10 week experience ($5,000 total stipend)
Housing: Room and board in the Towers Residential Suites
Travel: $500 towards the cost of travel to and from Wayne State University

How to apply

Applicants are expected to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application deadline: February 16
Notification of acceptance: March 16
Program period: June 1 to August 10

Apply here

For more information

Visit the academy website for details on site activities, research projects, faculty mentors, and more.

Send questions to the program's co-directors:

Jeremy L. Rickli, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering
jlrickli@wayne.edu

Yinlun Huang, Ph.D.
Professor, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
yhuang@wayne.edu