The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars program taking place this summer from June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022 on the Penn State University Park campus.*
Commonly seen as the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming, the Drawdown mission seeks to pursue a practical, solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. The Penn State Drawdown Scholars program supports that mission by training students in:
- Technical, ecological, and social solutions for climate mitigation
- Climate communication
- Environmental law and policy
- Leadership and professional development
- Team-based project development
- Global engagement
Drawdown Scholars will be paired with Penn State faculty mentors according to their mutual interests to conduct laboratory, field, and/or modeling research to advance Drawdown strategies for reversing global warming in several topics, including:
- Electricity
- Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
- Industry
- Transportation
- Buildings
- Land Sinks
- Coastal and Ocean Sinks
- Engineered Sinks
- Health and Education
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Program Details:
- Program dates: June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022
- Student stipend: $600/week
- On-campus housing provided*
- Travel reimbursement up to $400*
*Please note: This program is planned as an in-person research experience, but the format may shift to virtual or hybrid depending on safety and health regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Updates will be made here. For more information about how Penn State is responding to COVID-19, please visit the University’s website.
Encourage Students to Apply!
- Open to undergraduate students in any major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming
- Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State
- Must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2022 or later
- U.S. students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM, including women, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply