The Daily Bulletin

Buffalo State students are invited to participate in a symposium and training series related to clean energy as part of a successful grant received by the Center for Integrated Studies in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CISNN), “Empowering Clean Futures: A Symposium and Training Series on Next-Generation Clean Technologies and Research Methodologies,” funded by the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation. The project investigators are Saquib Ahmed, assistant professor of engineering technology and CISNN founder and director; Sourav Biswas, assistant professor of chemistry and CISNN associate director of catalysis and nanomaterials; and Joaquin Carbonara, professor of mathematics and CISNN associate director of data science.  

The symposium and training series will explore next-generation solar technologies, showcasing fundamental research methods in computational, machine learning, and experimental arenas, along with in-depth context and details from industry and policy makers. Conjointly, students will gain experience developing their own research plan, evaluating data, and contributing the dissemination of their research in scientific meetings. These opportunities are intended to prepare students for prospective positions and further study in graduate school as well as for professional careers in clean energy–related industries.

Interested students must sign up to participate. One hundred students will be selected to receive an award of $150, while other students will still be allowed to participate without the award. Students are expected to attend a daylong (10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) symposium on a Saturday to be announced this semester (spring 2024). They are also expected to attend training sessions (chemistry lab, data science lab, engineering technology lab) that will occur on various days throughout the spring semester (days and times TBA). Following completion of the symposium and training, students will be expected to write a one-page report. Additionally, students will collaborate on Discord, where various documents will be shared, and students will stay connected to network during their career development.

Interested students should email Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Carbonara, or Dr. Biswas to sign up or for more information about the application process or the symposium and training series.