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Power Systems Education in the Context of the Engineering Research Centers Program

Power Systems Education in the Context of the Engineering Research Centers Program. Theresa A., Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E. Division Director Engineering Education & Centers Directorate for Engineering. “Transforming Cyber-Physical Systems Education with Emphasis on the Power Grid” Workshop

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Power Systems Education in the Context of the Engineering Research Centers Program

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  1. Power Systems Education in the Context of the Engineering Research Centers Program Theresa A., Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E. Division Director Engineering Education & Centers Directorate for Engineering “Transforming Cyber-Physical Systems Education with Emphasis on the Power Grid” Workshop Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel July 26-27, 2014

  2. Engineering Education & Centers: An Integrative Role • ALL disciplines • ENGINEERING-wide roles (annual solicitations and program descriptions): • Engineering Education Research • Broadening Participation in Engineering • Research Experiences for Undergraduates • Research Experiences for Teachers • Program clusters • Centers & Networks • Engineering Education Research • Engineering Workforce Development

  3. History: 1985 National Academies • charged federal agencies to… • Focus on fields to strengthen US competitiveness • Increase engineering faculty committed to • cross-disciplinary teams • Focus on engineered systems • Prepare creative, innovative engineers to influence • US productivity • Include industrial engineers as partners to stimulate • technology transfer

  4. NSF Response: Create the Engineering Research Centers program with the GOAL… • to “further the development of fundamental • knowledge in engineering fields that will • Enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. and • Prepare engineers to contribute through • better engineering practice.”

  5. New ERC competition is underway… • 188 pre-proposals received • 18 invited for full proposals • Deadline: June 2014 • Awards in FY15 Interdisciplinary Research Engineered Systems Vision Education Innovation Ecosystem What will the future of the program look like? What role will it serve? Infrastructure

  6. ERC Key Features Engineered Systems Enabling Technology Fundamental Research Interdisciplinary Research Engineered Systems Vision Education People Leadership Strategic Planning Infrastructure Innovation Ecosystem Management Facilities

  7. ERC (Research) Strategic Framework: Fundamental Research Fundamental Research Fundamental Research Fundamental Research Fundamental Research Fundamental Research Barriers Testbed(s) Systems Research QoLT 3-plane chart Requirements Testbed(s) Stakeholders Systems Research Testbed(s) Products & Outcomes Systems Technology Integration INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM & VALLEY OF DEATH Technology Elements Technology Elements Barriers Testbeds Enabling Technology Research Testbeds Testbeds Enabling Technology Research System Requirements Enabling Technologies Technology Base Fundamental Insights Barriers Fundamental Knowledge Knowledge Base

  8. Professional Formation of Engineers* Public Values Licensure PhD Degree Industry MS Degree Faculty Development Other Employment Sectors Senior “The Core” Junior Sophomore Research-to- Practice Community Colleges Maker Spaces Internships Freshman • * Y. A. Alexeichenko, “The Professional Formation of a Contemporary Engineer: • Between Paradigms of Technocracy and Democracy, University of Warwick, 1995. K-12

  9. ERC Education Goals • Develop engineers ready for the workforce • Move ERC knowledge into the classroom • Develop creativity, entrepreneurship, global experiences in students • Address the entire pipeline • Encourage talent from all sources • Assess effectiveness of programs Graphic Credit: Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, CBiRC, Iowa State University

  10. University Level Elements • Interdisciplinary environment with systems-level goals • Interactions with industry • Educational experiences with entrepreneurship • Course development based on ERC research results • Research Experiences for Undergraduates • Student Leadership Council

  11. Smart Grid and ERCs Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management

  12. Established 2008 • “Energy Internet” concept to enable every citizen to participate in energy production, conservation and utilization • Develop plug-and-play infrastructure to enable the use of distributed renewable energy resources Energy Router Plug & Play Interface

  13. Exemplar FREEDM Programs • ERC Graduate Student Portfolio Program • Master of Science in Electric Power Systems Engineering Program • Expert Classroom Visitor Program • ERC Undergraduate Research Scholars Program • Innovation Bootcamp/Roundtables • Education Working Group • Renewable Energy camp for Middle School

  14. Master of Science in Electric Power Systems Engineering Program • Developed under ARRA Workforce Training Grant with DOE/OE • Comprehensive power curriculum for Smart Grid • Access to FREEDM Labs and industry partners • Seven courses plus capstone project • Professional Skills component

  15. Undergraduate Research Scholars Program • Year long ERC research and education experience • Monthly meetings, develop writing and presentation skills • Industry involvement • Mentorship, summer internships • Outreach • First cohort of 15 students-Spring 2012 • Second cohort 11 students 2013

  16. Innovation Training • Innovation Bootcamp • Basic entrepreneurship • Technology transfer process • How to present IP to industry • Innovation Roundtables: Industry lead discussion • Focus on market challenges • Audience discusses issues to understand core market needs

  17. Established 2011 Co-funded NSF/DOE

  18. Exemplar CURENT Programs • Graduate Student IMPACT • Undergraduate Retention • Ambassador program • Outreach • Parents nights • Summer camps • Power and Energy Systems certificate programs • CURENT team-taught course

  19. Graduate IMPACT Program • Strategy to develop skill sets in students to be • Creative, adaptive and innovative engineers • Ready for industrial practice • The IMPACT program stands for Innovation Mentorship Professionalism Adaptation Creativity Technology

  20. Undergraduate Retention Mentorship Social Support Persistence in Engineering Industry Connectivity Interest Self-Efficacy Professional Development Attitudes Career Choice Engineering Knowledge External Factors or Demographics

  21. ENG Broadening Participation • Broadening Participation Program: May 1 • NSF Community • NSF employees • Panelists • PI Community • Education • Building Relationships • ERC • Formal review for education, diversity and outreach • Implicit Bias Dr. Bev Watford http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504870&org=EEC&from=home

  22. IGERT Sustainable Grid Integration of Distributed & Renewable Resources Smart Grid Complex Systems

  23. I/UCRC

  24. I/UCRC

  25. In Summary: ERC Education A multi-disciplinary, systems-oriented experience within a diverse community supported by a partnership of academia, government and industry

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