Hello,
We would like to invite you to a student-led event at the Navy Yard this summer.
Please consider saving the date (Aug 7) for an event that will feature student presentations and poster sessions about their research and internship projects accomplished through the pilot Immersive Summer Experience in Energy and Sustainable Business that has taken place through funding from the Reinvention Fund and the GridSTAR Center.
Projects featured include efforts by students from Penn State’s Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Hazelton, and University Park campuses. These students have been matched with various organizations throughout the Philadelphia region including Solar Grid Storage, CertainTeed, UMC-Power, NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association), and several Penn State initiatives.
- Outreach program to homeowners and sustainable businesses
- Research projects with large firms and start-ups in sustainable energy projects
- New research and teaching system built by student-faculty teams
Event Agenda
1:30pm Arrival and Student-Led Poster Session
Student Demonstrations of Research and Education Programs
3:00pm Reflective Discussion and Feedback
4:00pm Mixer and Informal Poster Session
5:00pm Tours of GridSTAR Center
6:00pm Phillies Game (for those who wish to stay) **The cost of the ticket is not covered under the event. We will update you with ticket pricing information.**
An event invitation / RSVP and flyer for the event will also be distributed shortly to support the extension of this invitation to other you feel may be interested in this event, including faculty, staff, and alumni.
Questions about the event should be directed to Elizabeth Resenic [email protected]