Seeking Drawdown Scholars for summer 2022!

 

The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars program taking place this summer from June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022 on the Penn State University Park campus.* Commonly seen as the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming, the Drawdown mission seeks to pursue a practical, solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. The Penn State Drawdown Scholars program supports that mission by training students in: ·         Technical, ecological, and social solutions for climate mitigation ·         Climate communication ·         Environmental law and policy ·         Leadership and professional development ·         Team-based project development ·         Global engagement Drawdown Scholars will be paired with Penn State faculty mentors according to their mutual interests to conduct laboratory, field, and/or modeling research to advance Drawdown strategies for reversing global warming in several topics, including: ·         Electricity ·         Food, Agriculture, and Land Use ·         Industry ·         Transportation ·         Buildings ·         Land Sinks ·         Coastal and Ocean Sinks ·         Engineered Sinks ·         Health and Education ·         Water-Energy-Food Nexus Program Details ·         Program dates: June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022 ·         Student stipend: $600/week ·         On-campus housing provided* ·         Travel reimbursement up to $400* *Please note: This program is planned as an in-person research experience, but the format may shift to virtual or hybrid depending on safety and health regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Updates will be made here. For more information about how Penn State is responding to COVID-19, please visit the University’s website.     Questions?   Encourage Students to Apply! ·         Open to undergraduate students in any major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming ·         Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State ·         Must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2022 or later ·         U.S. students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM, including women, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply   Apply by Feb. 15

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