Industry Partnerships Foster Close Ties, Benefiting Students and Companies Alike
Outcome/Accomplishment
A flourishing internship program, frequent company visits and tours, and sponsored research helped to strengthen links between industry partners and the Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (NSF CISTAR), an NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) based at Purdue University.
Impact/Benefits
Students benefit from a strong professional identity and expanded professional networks, with more than 50 percent of students accepting positions at energy or sustainability companies. Industry partners gain early access to highly trained talent and offer input on research priorities and workforce skills.
Explanation/Background
From the participation of its industry partners, the Center realizes better technology research, technology leads, and sponsored funding. NSF CISTAR and industry partners both benefit from increased technology translation and commercialization.
In its eighth year, the Center sponsored 15 industry internships for undergraduate and graduate students. NSF CISTAR also has formed 59 graduate-fellow pairs in its industry mentoring program.
Location
West Lafayette, Indianawebsite
Start Year
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Smart Infrastructure
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Outcome/Accomplishment
A flourishing internship program, frequent company visits and tours, and sponsored research helped to strengthen links between industry partners and the Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (NSF CISTAR), an NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) based at Purdue University.
Location
West Lafayette, Indianawebsite
Start Year
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Smart Infrastructure
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Impact/benefits
Students benefit from a strong professional identity and expanded professional networks, with more than 50 percent of students accepting positions at energy or sustainability companies. Industry partners gain early access to highly trained talent and offer input on research priorities and workforce skills.
Explanation/Background
From the participation of its industry partners, the Center realizes better technology research, technology leads, and sponsored funding. NSF CISTAR and industry partners both benefit from increased technology translation and commercialization.
In its eighth year, the Center sponsored 15 industry internships for undergraduate and graduate students. NSF CISTAR also has formed 59 graduate-fellow pairs in its industry mentoring program.