Education

Certificate Programs

"The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department will soon offer a certificate program at both the undergraduate and graduate level in renewable electric energy systems (REES). The REES Certificate Program is a concentration within the ECE department that helps students develop an expertise in renewable electric energy systems and advanced power grid technology through coursework and research within the field."

"The program will comprise of a comprehensive curriculum which encompasses all aspects of REES, such as systems theory, semiconductor power devices, secured communications, distributed grid intelligence, power electronics for high frequency and high voltage power conversion, and distributed energy storage devices. If there are any questions on admission or the curriculum, you may contact the FAMU FREEDM Education Coordinator, Dr. Mark Weatherspoon."

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

Students directly engage in 8–10 week summer research projects in the area of future renewable electric energy delivery and management with graduate students and professors. Topics may include, but not be limited to:

  • Modeling energy storage devices.
  • Nanomaterials and nanostructures for energy devices.
  • Oxygen Electrocatalysis for Rechargeable Li-Air batteries.

Some of the benefits of this program include opportunities for hands-on experiences and theory application for REU students, which directly contribute to the future development of new technologies. In addition partnering undergraduate students with graduate mentors grant students the opportunity to better understand the graduate student experience, while adding to the FREEDM Student Portfolio for FREEDM students. Technical seminars are included in the program to lead and expand perspectives of the students, hence encouraging publication, public speaking, and conference participation, just to name a few benefits. Through this, experience, it is the overall vision to enhance the effort in supporting the mission of the FREEDM Systems Center.

Interested students should contact the Principle Investigators for potential opportunities in FREEDM.

Young Scholars Program (YSP)

The Young Scholars Program is a five week summer research experience for high schools students from the Tallahassee area. The program provides students with an exposure to the engineering disciplines and research endeavors within the subject of renewable energy resources and FREEDM at the College of Engineering.

Research + Education Program (REP)

The Research + Education Program aims to increase the number of FREEDM undergraduate and graduate students pursuing topics in the field of renewable electric energy by engaging students in projects spanning different engineering disciplines during the Fall and Spring semester. Throughout the course of the semester, students are expected to gain significant knowledge in their field on interest and have it on display in oral or poster presentations in seminars, conference, etc.

Interested students should contact the Principle Investigators for potential opportunities in FREEDM.