2013 Geothermal Student Competition

The US Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2013 Geothermal Student Competition

The Challenge:

The Competition seeks to engage students in a collaborative exercise to develop a business plan for developing a geothermal enterprise. Applicants are encouraged to consider a candidate resource in their home state/region, though convincing plans for any domestic target will be considered.

The US Department Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program and Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education are pleased to announce the 2013 Geothermal Student Competition.

Who Should Apply?

The Competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering, and business programs of study.

Where do I Apply?

The Competition application, guidelines, and further details can all be found on the Competition website http://orise.orau.gov/geothermal

How does the Competition work?

Students will prepare a concept paper with the guiding topic: Innovative geothermal project proposal (related to electricity production—not primarily to direct use applications although these may be combined with electricity production) in your selected locale. Students are required to show evidence that existing data, or new data was used to support their approach. The seven most compelling and competitive applications will be selected through a screening process described in the evaluation section of this document.

Seven Semi-Finalist Awards

Each Semi-finalist will receive a total award of $5,500, where $5000 is expected to be used as planning funds (stipend) and $500 is to be used to startup a geothermal club on your campus

For more information please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by email: geothermalstudentcompetition@orise.orau.gov

We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!

Regards,

Desmond Stubbs, PhD