CenUSA Bioenergy-Research Internship Experience for Undergraduates

The summer 2015 CenUSA Bioenergy Research Internship Experience for Undergraduates will provide rich interdisciplinary training and engagement opportunities for undergraduate students in all areas of the bioenergy value chain to meet the workforce challenges of the emerging bioeconomy.

The research internship program will enroll a class of 20 students, with all students spending the first five days of the program at the Iowa State University host site. While a portion of the students will remain at Iowa State University, several of the students will then travel to one of CenUSA’s partner institutions (depending on their research interests) to complete their summer program at a partner lab.

Selected undergraduate interns will gain practical research skills in computer modeling, field methods, and/or experimental design by conducting independent projects under the guidance of experienced faculty and research scientists. Other activities of our CenUSA Bioenergy Internship Program are designed for social, leadership, and professional development of the undergraduate participants. Students selected for the program will work on interdisciplinary teams with faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and in some cases industrial partners.

ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD
$4,500 stipend
Travel allowance
Room and board

The final application deadline is March 16. Selections will be based on a combination of research interests, academic qualifications, and faculty recommendations. Faculty recommendations must be received by March 20. All admission decisions will be made by late April.

If you have any specific questions about the program, please contact MaryAnn Moore, mamoore@iastate.edu or 515.294.4249.