Achieving net zero depends on developing new technologies and a workforce that knows them inside and out.
The United States plans to reach
net zero carbon emissions by 2050
12 world-class faculty mentors
from 5 departments across 2 colleges at University of Cincinnati
cutting-edge decarbonization technologies
including energy harvesting and storage, low-carbon fuels, hydrogen infrastructure development, and carbon capture
housing and board provided
up to $3,000
travel reimbursement
up to $500
weekly stipend
$700 per week
Perform scientific research and report your findings in a podcast!
REALIZE-2050 at the University of Cincinnati (UC) will build an interdisciplinary research training program to accelerate technology innovations and meet the U.S. net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050. Climate change is the defining issue of our time and CO2 emissions are a major catalyst of climate change that cannot be mitigated by any single strategy alone. REALIZE-2050’s ten-week program will expose 30 undergraduate students with diverse backgrounds to cutting-edge research in energy efficiency, industrial electrification, energy storage, low-carbon fuels, renewable energy, and carbon capture/utilization. Students will work closely with 12 world-class faculty mentors across five departments and two colleges and in UC’s state-of-the-art research facilities where students address fundamental research challenges in decarbonization of energy generation, manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation and gain a holistic understanding of the global challenge of mitigating climate change.
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Who should apply?
REALIZE-2050 will showcase a diversity of voices in STEM while creating a lasting contribution to the national dialogue in a time of rapid change in manufacturing, energy, security, climate, and the economy. US Citizens and Permanent Resident students from underrepresented groups, from institutions that are not research-intensive, and from outside of the Ohio valley region are especially encouraged to apply.
University of Cincinnati is an urban campus located near the center of many new American manufacturing investments.
What will I do?
Your advisor will integrate you into the ongoing activities in their research group. You will work alongside other students (undergraduate and graduate), postdocs, and faculty to solve some of the most challenging problems in decarbonizing the economy to mitigate the effects of climate change. You will be able to participate in integrated cohort activities designed to raise your awareness of industrial decarbonation efforts through manufacturing innovations, see sights, and participate in tours in the greater Cincinnati area.
What is REALIZE-2050?
REALIZE-2050 provides a paid opportunity for undergraduate students to join ongoing cutting-edge research projects on decarbonization targets at the University of Cincinnati. students will research multiple facets of the decarbonization technologies, and assess the technological maturity, feasibility, and impacts of emerging alternatives. The research activities will be supervised by faculty mentors who are decarbonization experts, ensuring that students gain skills, knowledge, and awareness of critical technologies to achieve net-zero emissions. The diverse suite of projects leverage major transformations in domestic manufacturing, human-technology interfaces, and the new energy economy.
Why participate in a research experience for undergraduates?
Doing research has a significant impact on an undergraduate student’s overall educational experience and career trajectory. Participants will report their findings as a podcast designed for broadening public understanding of the role of scientific research into decarbonization.
