Description: This is an opportunity to become engaged in research that addresses the area of sustainable energy and to develop the skills and viewpoints necessary to be part of the solution to the issues associated with sustainability. The title of the REU represents the wide variety of sustainable energy sources the students will explore: "earth" represents the growth and harvesting of energy from biomass, "wind" represents using the wind to generate electricity, and "fire" represents harvesting solar energy.
Program Dates: June 1, 2010 - August 6, 2010
Deadline: Preference will be given to applications that are received by February 15, 2010.