Project Assessing the Impact of an NSF-Funded Sustainability-Focused Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program DUIRI - Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship Term Fall 2024 Status Accepted Research Area sustainability, entrepreneurship, engineering, renewable energy Description Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or endure a system or process over the long term without depleting its resources or causing harm to the environment, society, or economy. Sustainability and entrepreneurship are interconnected concepts that both aim to create positive change and value in society, via innovation, problem-solving, long-term thinking, risk-taking, adaptability, collaboration, and value creation. This research project will analyze data and disseminate findings resulting from undergraduate student participation in an NSF REU Site program (Growing Entrepreneurially-Minded Undergraduate Researchers with New Product Development in Applied Energy). This REU Site is unique in that it focuses on sustainability topics of renewable energy, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Learn more here: https://www.PurdueREU.com/. Supervisor Lisa B Bosman Mentor Lisa B Bosman Type of work required The student intern should be available for weekly meetings. During these meetings, tasks will be assigned. The semester goal is to analyze the data and develop a poster. Websites https://www.PurdueREU.com/ Qualifications No prior research experience is required. Student interns should be able to work independently, demonstrate efficient time management skills, and be willing to present findings during the Purdue Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 5 (estimated)