Summary
This project aims to serve the national interest by preparing a skilled, robust engineering workforce capable of advancing U.S. energy independence, infrastructure innovation, and rural energy resilience. The project is built on three foundational learning methods: interdisciplinary design, experiential learning, and professional networks to create dynamic educational experiences that link engineering frameworks to rural energy resilience and infrastructure. Students will participate in week-long engineering intensives focused on community-based research projects in emerging energy technologie