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Sustainable Biomass Production and Processing Systems REU
| Primary Institution: | Iowa State University |
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| City: | Ames |
| State: | IA |
| Job Duration: | May 29- August 3, 2012 |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Sophomore Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Biology/Life Science Chemistry Other Engineering |
| Description: | Biomass?derived fuels are a promising source of renewable energy with potential to reduce energy imports while decreasing net atmospheric emissions of CO2 and biomass-derived chemicals have similar attractive qualities. Making the production and processing of biomass more cost?effective and ecologically sustainable is a key goal on the road to building a sustainable industrial society in the 21st century. Attaining this goal requires significant advancement in our understanding of mechanical, biochemical, thermodynamic, and hydrological processes within the complex natural and engineered systems associated with biomass production and processing. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has provided funds to Iowa State University's Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department for an Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program that helps address sustainability of biomass production and processing. Student participants will select project areas that match their academic background and interests, and spend ten summer weeks at Iowa State University working on hypothesis?driven research projects. Project topics are contributed by faculty researchers, while faculty and graduate students mentor each student's research. The REU students become a part of a team involved in areas that address critical, long-term national needs in sustainable biomass production. In 2012, the SPBB REU program will enroll a class of nine students, with these students becoming part of a team involved in areas that address critical, long-term national needs in sustainable biomass production. REU students will work in the following areas: 1. Harvest, Transportation and Storage of Biomass 2. Biomass Conversion and Processing 3. Modeling and Analysis of Bioproduction Systems 4. Hydrological Modeling for Sustainable Biomass Production 5. Water-Quality Impacts of Biofuel Related Biomass Production Students selected for the program will work on interdisciplinary teams with faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and in some cases industrial partners. They will also engage with students participating in other Iowa State University based REU program in seminars, short courses, research tours, field trips and social events with mentors, graduate students, postdoctoral associates and others involved in related research. Students will be expected to work in a research lab for 40 hours per week, participate in weekly lab meetings and all other scheduled events. At the end of the program they will be required to present their research findings both orally and in the form of a poster. |
| Stipend: | $4500 |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement Subsistance Allowance |
| Application Deadline: | 02/20/2012 |
| Job Website: | www.abe.iastate.edu/undergraduate-students/research-experience-opportunities/sbpp-reu/ |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Dr. Raj Raman Iowa State University 3222 NSRIC Ames, IA 50011 Email: cbirc-reu@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-0465 |
| Secondary Contact: |
MaryAnn Moore Iowa State University 3144 NSRIC Ames, IA 50015 Email: cbirc-reu@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-4249 |
