WIRED Undergraduate Fellowship – Office of Undergraduate Research

Faculty Mentor: Divya Chandrasekhar

Title: Associate Professor

College: Architecture & Planning

School / Department: City & Metropolitan Planning

Project description

This program supports undergraduate research and provides opportunities for students to contribute meaningfully to faculty-led projects within WIRED affiliated universities. This program allows affiliates to hire a part-time undergraduate researcher within their own universities to work on a center-related project for the duration of the summer.

Each year, the program offers a unique opportunity for up to 5 undergraduate students to gain leadership experience and engage in research and training focused on grid resilience, disaster planning, and climate adaptation. Through this program, fellows collaborate with expert faculty and researchers, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to innovative solutions for pressing challenges in the energy sector.

To learn more visit: https://resilience.utah.edu/education/fellowship-program/

University of Utah faculty mentors for WIRED are: Dr. Masood Parvania (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Dr. Valerio Pascucci (School of Computing), Dr. John Horel (Atmpherphric Scence).

Keywords: Global & International, Social Science, STEM, Sustainability & Environment, Energy

Student Role: Fellows in the WIRED Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program are hosted at one of our 11 member universities across the United States and Canada. Each fellow will work under the guidance of their associated project's faculty at the hosting university.

Student Benefits: Fellows will receive $2,500 to work under the guidance of expert faculty and industry leaders, contributing to projects with real-world impact. Fellows build relationships and connections with faculty, researchers, industry partners, and peers. This fellowship will also pay the student fellows to attend the WIRED Annual Symposium in August, where students participate in sessions, network, and engage in hackathons.

Project Duration: The fellowship program operates during the summer between May and August, providing fellows with a focused and immersive experience. Exact fellowship dates may vary depending on specific project timelines and the duration of the summer semester/term at their respective institution.

Opportunity Type: Research Assistant

Opportunity Location Type: In Person

Is this a paid opportunity: Yes

Paid Description:

Fellows will receive $2,500 to work under the guidance of expert faculty and industry leaders, contributing to projects with real-world impact. This fellowship will also pay the student fellows to attend the WIRED Annual Symposium in August, where students participate in sessions, network, and engage in hackathons.

Minimum Requirements: Please contact Dr. Divya Chandrasekhar to learn more program eligibility.

How To Apply: Contact Dr. Divya Chandrasekhar, D.Chandrasekhar@utah.edu