power systems education in the context of the engineering research centers program
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Power Systems Education in the Context of the Engineering Research Centers Program
Theresa A., Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E.Division Director
Engineering Education & CentersDirectorate for Engineering
“Transforming Cyber-Physical Systems Educationwith Emphasis on the Power Grid”
WorkshopWestin Arlington Gateway Hotel
July 26-27, 2014
Engineering Education & Centers:An Integrative Role
ALL disciplines
ENGINEERING-wide roles (annual solicitations and program descriptions):
o Engineering Education Researcho Broadening Participation in Engineeringo Research Experiences for Undergraduateso Research Experiences for Teachers
Program clusters◦ Centers & Networks◦ Engineering Education Research◦ Engineering Workforce Development
• 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
History: 1985 National Academies charged federal agencies to…
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.”
New ERC competition is underway…
Interdisciplinary Research
Innovation Ecosystem
Education
Engineered Systems Vision
Infrastructure
• 188 pre-proposals received
• 18 invited for full proposals
• Deadline: June 2014
• Awards in FY15
What will the future of the programlook like? What role will it serve?
ERC Key Features
Education
Strategic Planning
Infrastructure
Facilities
PeopleLeadership
Management
Interdisciplinary Research
Fundamental Research
Engineered Systems
Enabling Technology
Innovation Ecosystem
Engineered Systems Vision
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QoLT 3-plane chart
Barriers
Enabling Technologies Technology Base
Barriers
Fundamental Knowledge Knowledge Base
Systems Technology Integration
Requirements
Stakeholders
Barriers
Technology Elements
Fundamental Insights
Technology Elements
Products & Outcomes
ERC (Research) Strategic Framework:
Sys
tem
Req
uir
emen
ts
Testbed(s)Systems Research
Systems Research
Testbeds
Enabling Technology Research
Enabling Technology Research
Fundamental Research Fundamental Research
Fundamental Research Fundamental Research
Fundamental Research Fundamental Research
Testbed(s)
Testbed(s)
Testbeds
Testbeds
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM& VALLEY OF DEATH
Professional Formation of Engineers*
Freshman
“The Core”Junior
Sophomore
MS Degree
Senior
Industry
CommunityColleges
Licensure
* Y. A. Alexeichenko, “The Professional Formation of a Contemporary Engineer: Between Paradigms of Technocracy and Democracy, University of Warwick, 1995.
Internships
Other EmploymentSectors
PhD Degree
MakerSpaces
Public Values
Faculty Development
Research-to-Practice
K-12
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
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
Smart Grid and ERCs
Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management
Energy Router
Plug & Play Interface
• “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
Established 2008
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
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
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
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
1-17
RTORegional Transmission Organization
Monitoring and SensingCommunication
Control and Actuation Computation
Slide 1 - Vision
credit: NPR & UTKProposal 1041877
Established 2011Co-funded NSF/DOE
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
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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 InnovationMentorshipProfessionalismAdaptationCreativityTechnology
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Undergraduate Retention
Mentorship
Social Support
Industry Connectivity
Professional Development
Engineering Knowledge
External Factors or Demographics
Interest
Self-EfficacyAttitudes
Persistence in Engineering
Career Choice
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 Watfordhttp://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504870&org=EEC&from=home
IGERT
Sustainable Grid
Integration of Distributed &
Renewable Resources
Smart Grid Complex Systems
I/UCRC
I/UCRC
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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