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From: Frazer,Tom K Subject: FW: Invitation to SISE 2016: Nexus in Chicago - opportunity for student, interns For WI lists…thanks, Tom From: Balaban,Canan Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 5:10 PM Subject: FW: Invitation to SISE 2016: Nexus in Chicago - opportunity for student, interns Dear All, Would you please share this with faculty and students? Thanks. Kind regards, Janan Canan "Janan" Balaban, Associate Director Florida Energy Systems Consortium University of Florida PO Box: 115500 272 Grinter Hall Gainesville, FL 32611-5500 Phone: 352 294 2027 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.FloridaEnergy.ufl.edu<http://www.floridaenergy.ufl.edu/> From: UIC SISE Admissions [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:30 AM To: Balaban,Canan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Invitation to SISE 2016: Nexus in Chicago Dear Canan, My name is Daisey Martinez, and I am writing on behalf of the Energy Initiative<http://energyinitiative.uic.edu/> at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This summer (August 4-16) we will host our 6th annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy<http://sise.uic.edu>. Entitled "Nexus," the program will explore the intersection of energy and water, and the impact of that intersection on the environment. We hope you would be willing to forward information about the program to any colleagues, students, or interns with whom you have contact. All participants will receive lodging support for the duration of the program, and many will receive partial support for travel costs. To apply, applicants must submit an online application, a resume, and two recommendation letters for consideration. Application information, program information, and more can be found at our website (https://sise.uic.edu/) and in the attached flier. - We will accept applications through July 1 - We accept applications from graduate students, senior-level undergraduates, and professionals - We accept applications from all academic backgrounds I’m happy to answer any questions you or any students might have about the program, and hope we will see some of your students in our program! Warm regards, Daisey Martinez UIC Energy Initiative University of Illinois at Chicago -- The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the 6th Annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Institute for Sustainability & Energy at Northwestern (Northwestern University); Loyola University; UI LABS; University of Chicago; Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (Illinois Institute of Technology) The SISE Program The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week intensive workshop and lecture series for students and professionals. From August 4-16, a diverse body of participants will engage a broad spectrum of energy and sustainability-related topics through daily presentations, collaborative projects, mentoring activities, site visits, and networking opportunities with leading research institutions and companies in the digital technology and energy sectors. The issues presented will be of interest to scientists, economists, political scientists, urban planners, engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs. Graduates leave as thoughtful and informed global citizens with a firm foundation and expanded network for careers in sustainability, energy, and smart technology and infrastructure. 2016 Theme: Nexus Water and energy have long been thought of--and addressed as--two separate issues. With the advent of systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and similar strategies for interdisciplinary analysis, the connection between water and energy has only recently been fully acknowledged. This nexus will be challenged in the coming decades as a result of 1) a growing world population, 2) the need to cultivate more food, 3) a dwindling supply of available water resources, and 4) unforeseen disasters as result of climate change. It is important for energy and sustainability-minded professionals, and all future decision makers, to become fluent in the issues surrounding the nexus, and to work together to implement innovative solutions in the decades to come. SISE will 1) explore the relationship between energy and water with an eye towards environmental and agricultural impacts; 2) explore the the use of water, especially in energy extraction (fracking) and generation; and 3) highlight the role of the grid in energy issues, emphasizing three specific areas: smart grid, storage for the grid, and the distribution of energy. Participants will consider where the United States is to date, potential solutions, and obstacles and opportunities for each path moving forward. Now Accepting Applications Admission into the program is highly competitive, drawing from a national pool of applicants. Participants can expect lodging for the duration of the 2-week program. Many participants will receive partial support for travel costs. Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2016), graduate students, and professionals working in the fields of sustainability and energy who are living, working, or studying in the United States are eligible to apply. An online application, a resume, and two letters of reference are required. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2016. More information is provided on the SISE website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Thomas Aláan ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>), SISE Program Coordinator. We look forward to seeing some of you in Chicago this summer! Website: http://sise.uic.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uic.sise -- Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy 6th Annual Program: August 4-16 Applications open through July 1. Lodging provided. Travel scholarships available. w. https://sise.uic.edu/ p. 1 (312) 996-2141<tel:1%20%28312%29%20996-2141> [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B-r-UYRhelesSUFDS05adUgyeTA&export=download]