In partnership with
Argonne National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Institute for Sustainability
& Energy at Northwestern (Northwestern University); Loyola University; UI
LABS; University of Chicago; Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research
(Illinois Institute of Technology)
About SISE
The Summer Institute on Sustainability
and Energy (SISE) is a two-week "boot camp" for future
decision makers eager to join the sustainability and energy revolution
happening around the globe. Held annually since 2011, the program boasts over
400 alumni. During weekdays, SISE'ers participate in high-level talks, visit
energy and sustainability sites, and network. During evenings and weekends,
they work collaboratively on a research project and enjoy exploring Chicago.
Theme
This year’s theme, Implementation,
moves beyond the “what” to the “how.” Building on the research of previous
years, 2019 SISE Fellows will engage with Chicago communities and collaborators
to develop critical strategies to help local neighborhoods realize their vision
for their future. They will engage with
theory and case studies, and then move to the streets and homes of our Chicago
neighbors and communities where real change is made at the ground level.
Applicants
Participants (SISE'ers) from around the country join SISE at the University of Illinois at Chicago. SISE'ers are chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the country. Diversity is one of the strongest features of the program, with participants representing a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. They live together. They research together. They become a part of our extended and international "SISE family."
Participants (SISE'ers) from around the country join SISE at the University of Illinois at Chicago. SISE'ers are chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the country. Diversity is one of the strongest features of the program, with participants representing a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. They live together. They research together. They become a part of our extended and international "SISE family."
Cost and Support
· There is no program fee.
· Lodging is provided for all participants.
· Transportation support is provided to many participants.
How to Apply
· Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2018), graduate
students, recent graduates, and professionals working in the fields of
sustainability and energy are eligible to apply
· The application process
includes:
1. An online application
2. a resume/CV
3. one letter of recommendation
4. a short Skype/Google Hangouts interview
1. An online application
2. a resume/CV
3. one letter of recommendation
4. a short Skype/Google Hangouts interview
· Applications are accepted through May 30; interviews must be
completed by June 15
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact the SISE Program Coordinator, Thomas Aláan (uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com), and visit the SISE
website at uicsise.com.
We hope to see you in Chicago this summer!
We hope to see you in Chicago this summer!
