Program Overview

Introduction to the Research Experience for Undergraduates in Wind Energy Systems

The Research Experience for Undergraduates in Wind Energy Systems program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is located in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). This program provides meaningful, hands-on, paid 10-week summer research experiences to undergraduate engineering students from across the United States.

Program Overview

Student participants work in teams on specific wind energy-related research projects that span modeling & measurements, diagnostic & control systems, and design & manufacturing. The goal of this program is to engage participants in rewarding research experiences that excite and motivate them to pursue careers in scientific and engineering research.

Program Benefits

Participants in this 10-week summer research program receive the following benefits:

• A $600/week stipend for full participation in the 10-week REU program.
• Travel allowance
• Living allowance

Activities

A number of additional activities are planned during the course of the program. A few examples are listed below:

• Student professional Development
• Seminars by experts in the field on topics related to emerging wind energy systems
• Information about graduate school and career options
• Social activities

Student Learning Objectives

The program has the following student learning objectives:

1. Gain insights into the technical opportunities and challenges related to transformative new wind energy technologies.
2. Acquire fundamental knowledge and understanding of wind energy systems via research focused group work and flipped learning activities.
3. Obtain experience analyzing and evaluating data within a collaborative environment to foster original contributions in the field of wind energy. Additional Student Learning Objectives will depend on the students' research project.

Program Details

• The program is 10 weeks long and takes place from May 24 to August 2, 2024.
• Applications close on April 1, 2024.
• The program encourages women, minority, first generation in college, and community college students to apply.
• Participants will work on wind energy-related research projects and have the opportunity to interact with faculty, industrial mentors, and graduate students.