REU Site: A National REU Site in Wind Energy Science, Engineering and Policy

REU 站点：风能科学、工程和政策领域的国家 REU 站点

• 批准号: 1460984
• 负责人: John Jackman
• 金额: $ 36.58万
• 依托单位: Iowa State University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2015
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2015-03-01 至 2019-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1460984&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; National; Wind; Energy

BROADER SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT:The primary objective of the Wind Energy Science, Engineering and Policy (WESEP) REU Site at Iowa State University is to engage undergraduate students in high quality research experiences through an intellectually stimulating 10-week summer research program that focuses on WESEP research issues. Recognizing the vital importance of renewable energy to the long term sustainability of the US energy portfolio and the substantial role that wind energy plays in new power generation capacity, this program provides a unique research experience for undergraduate students to play a role in shaping the US energy future. Research projects are designed to motivate and prepare students for graduate research in science and engineering. Participants will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of the importance that wind energy plays in meeting national renewable goals and the rewarding research career opportunities available. The program builds on existing relationships with HBCUs and universities in Puerto Rico as well as Iowa State University programs for broadening participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in science and engineering.PROJECT DESCRIPTION:In 2012, for the first time, wind energy accounted for the largest portion of new generating capacity in the US, exceeding new natural gas generation capacity. However, when compared with other nations that are increasing their wind energy portion of energy production, the US ranked 12th with less than 6% of total electric generating capacity. The project addresses a critical, long-term national need to increase the availability of cost-effective renewable energy that will help reduce our carbon footprint, water usage, and meet future energy demands. The WESEP research program includes five research areas: (1) Wind energy resource characterization and aerodynamic loads; (2) Wind energy conversion systems and grid operations; (3) Manufacturing, construction, and supply chain; (4) Reliability and turbine health monitoring; and (5) Politics and policy for wind energy. Individual projects will typically be tied to one or more ongoing ISU research team projects which are funded by a variety of agencies including NSF, DOE, Iowa Department of Economic Development, ISU, and industry partners. Because of its location, strength in wind energy related disciplines, and ongoing partnerships with industry, Iowa State University provides an intellectually challenging environment for interdisciplinary educational programs in WESEP. Participants in the WESEP REU program will learn: (1) how to conduct research as part of a collaborative research team; (2) how to present and publish their findings; (3) the role of ethics in research; (4) the technical and policy challenges in wind energy; and (5) that research can be a rewarding career path.Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at the National Science Foundation.

该项目的更广泛意义：爱荷华州立大学风能科学，工程和政策（WESEP）REU网站的主要目标是通过一项智力刺激的为期10周的夏季研究计划，使本科生参与高质量的研究经验，重点介绍WESEP研究问题。 该计划认识到可再生能源对美国能源投资组合的长期可持续性以及风能在新发电能力中所发挥的重要作用至关重要的重要性，该计划为本科生提供了独特的研究经验，可以在塑造美国能源的未来中发挥作用。研究项目旨在激励和准备学生在科学和工程领域的研究生研究。 参与者将对风能在实现国家可再生目标和有意义的研究职业机会时发挥重要意义的重要性和欣赏。 该计划建立在波多黎各的HBCU和大学的现有关系以及爱荷华州立大学的计划，用于扩大传统上代表性不足的科学和工程团体的参与。项目描述：2012年，2012年，风能首次占了美国最大的新发电能力，超过了新的天然天然气生成能力。但是，与其他正在增加能源生产的风能的国家相比，美国排名第12，不到总发电能力的6％。该项目解决了提高可再生能源的可用性的至关重要的长期国家需求，这将有助于减少我们的碳足迹，用水量并满足未来的能源需求。 WESEP研究计划包括五个研究领域：（1）风能资源表征和空气动力学负载； （2）风能转换系统和电网操作； （3）制造，建筑和供应链； （4）可靠性和涡轮健康监测； （5）风能的政治和政策。单个项目通常会与一个或多个正在进行的ISU研究团队项目相关，这些项目由NSF，DOE，爱荷华州经济发展部，ISU和行业合作伙伴在内的各种机构提供资金。由于其位置，与风能相关的学科的实力以及与行业的持续伙伴关系，爱荷华州立大学为WESEP中的跨学科教育计划提供了一个具有挑战性的环境。 WESEP REU计划的参与者将学习：（1）如何作为协作研究团队的一部分进行研究； （2）如何提出和发布他们的发现； （3）伦理在研究中的作用； （4）风能的技术和政策挑战； （5）这项研究可能是一个有意义的职业道路。