The University of Illinois
at Chicago and UI LABS Present the 5th Annual
Summer
Institute on
Sustainability and Energy
In partnership with Argonne
National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Energy Policy Institute at Chicago
(University of Chicago); Institute for Sustainability & Energy at
Northwestern (Northwestern University); Loyola University; Wanger Institute for
Sustainable Energy Research (Illinois Institute of Technology)
The SISE Program
The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is
a two-week intensive workshop and lecture series for students and
professionals. From August 6-18, a diverse body of participants will
engage a broad spectrum of energy and sustainability-related topics through
daily presentations, collaborative projects, mentoring activities, site visits,
and networking opportunities with leading research institutions and companies
in the digital technology and energy sectors. The issues presented will be of
interest to scientists, economists, political scientists, urban planners,
engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs. Graduates leave as thoughtful and
informed global citizens with a firm foundation and expanded network for
careers in sustainability, energy, and smart technology and infrastructure.
2015 Theme: Digital Rebirth
Digital technology now allows us to capture the dynamics of
entire systems, from manufacturing lines to the electricity grid to the flow of
people, cars, water, and waste. Given the need to service concentrated
population clusters, cities in particular can take advantage of digital
technology and the Internet of Things to improve systems delivering energy,
water, and transportation. Yet this requires addressing such challenges as
retrofitting or replacing aging infrastructure, data collection and management,
privacy issues, cybersecurity risks, and the formation of new business and
financing models.
SISE will 1) explore the crossroads of digital
manufacturing, smart cities, and energy; 2) dive deep into specific
applications such as smart grid and the connected vehicle; and 3) theorize how
these innovations can usher in a more sustainable future. Topics will revolve
around integration; sourcing and use of supply; reduction of waste; energy and
resource demands; big data collection and use; anticipation, reaction, and
adaptation to the unexpected; and sensors, connectivity, and cybersecurity.
Now Accepting Applications
Admission into the program is highly competitive, drawing
from a national pool of applicants. Applicants accepted into the program can
expect to receive lodging support for the duration of the 2-week program and
some meals on weekdays. Many will receive partial support for travel costs.
Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2014),
graduate students, and professionals working in the fields of sustainability
and energy who are living, working, or studying in the United States are
eligible to apply. An online application form, a resume, and three letters of
reference are required. Applications will be accepted through July 1,
2015. More information is provided on the SISE website.
We invite you to learn more about the SISE program by
visiting us on the web. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Thomas Aláan (uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com),
SISE Program Coordinator. We look forward to seeing some of you in Chicago this
summer!
Website: http://sise.uic.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uic.sise
