Program Overview

University of Maryland Program Details

The University of Maryland offers various programs through its A. James Clark School of Engineering. The programs are designed to provide students with hands-on research experiences and opportunities to conduct research in sustainable energy generation, use, and storage.

About the Programs

• The programs aim to provide participants with unique opportunities to conduct research in sustainable energy generation, use, and storage, including the development of new materials for energy technologies.
• Students will acquire experience in hands-on scientific methods, data analysis, modeling and simulation tools, and best practices in laboratory safety protocols leveraging state-of-the-art facilities.

Program Benefits

• Participation in poster sessions, field trips, and career development
• Presenting research findings at national conferences
• Awards, including a stipend, housing, and a meal stipend

Topics of Interest

• Low-temperature, low-energy consumption
• Reducing use of nitrogen in fertilizers or fuels
• Rapid nanomanufacturing of materials for energy applications
• Solid-state battery manufacturing
• Low environmental impact approaches to make transparent electrodes for devices

Eligibility

Students

• At least one year of college education
• Enrollment in a degree program in chemistry, physics, or engineering sciences
• Applicants from underrepresented groups, including community college students, racial or ethnic minorities, veterans, LGBTQ+, women, and economically disadvantaged students are strongly encouraged to apply
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Application Materials

• Interest and background statement
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty members
• Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copies are accepted)

High School STEM Teachers

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• Must be local with the ability to commute
• Must teach a high school STEM course

Required Materials for High School STEM Teachers

• Letter of recommendation

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide participants with hands-on research experiences and opportunities to conduct research in sustainable energy generation, use, and storage. The program includes participation in poster sessions, field trips, and career development, as well as presenting research findings at national conferences.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science
• Combined B.S/M.S. Program
• Master of Science
• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Research Areas

• Biotechnology
• Ceramics
• Combinatorial
• Energy
• Liquid Crystals
• Metals
• Metamaterials
• Nanotechnology
• Plasma
• Polymers
• Semiconductors

Program Dates

The program dates are currently undergoing renewal, and application and program dates will be announced later.