Materials for Energy Conversion and Environmental Protection
Abstract
The Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) on Materials for Energy Conversion and Environmental Protection was held October 20-29, 2003 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event welcomed twenty distinguished lecturers and forty graduate and post-doctoral students, half from the US (including Puerto Rico) and half from outside the US (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Panama, and Venezuela.) Eight Pan-American student research groups were formed, each with a clearly defined plan to perform collaborative research on a topic related to Fuel Cells and Catalysis for Emissions Control. The innovative program maximized interactive learning. Students were assigned into international teams of five, each led by a US co-leader and a Pan-American co-leader. Teams made contact before the PASI to identify potential research topics based on their common interests. Lecturers from industry, academia, and government mentored the students, helping them set goals, make budgets, and plan effective use of facilities. One-hour technical and policy lectures were followed by 30 minute question- and-answer periods. Each afternoon, students met with lecturers during 90-minute roundtable discussions. Students made their presentations and received feedback regarding project feasibility, budget planning, challenges, and additional methods of approach. Students are currently seeking funding for their proposed collaborative research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 13, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA427367
Entities
People
- Jennifer Moncel
- R. P. Chang
Organizations
- Northwestern University