CEBC Education Program

Vision:

The educational mission of CEBC is to provide graduate and undergraduate participants with an unparalleled research experience enriched in topics related to environmentally beneficial engineering and chemistry. These future leaders will be prepared to effectively disseminate related engineering and science concepts to university students, industrial researchers and the public.

Improving engineering and science education is a core objective of CEBC. The outcomes of this objective include both the science and engineering knowledge developed by CEBC and improvements in graduate and undergraduate education that result from NSF support. In response to the challenge to universities from NSF and to contribute to all facets of science and engineering education, CEBC commits to the following:

CEBC is looking for future engineers and scientists who will be uniquely trained in the engineering, science, and evaluation of these environmentally beneficial, economically viable, catalytic processes.

Every scientist and student involved in CEBC programs is expected to make a contribution to the educational mission of the Center in one or more of the following activities: training graduate students, teaching core and/or short courses, mentoring summer REU students, and participating in outreach activities. Projects supported by the educational initiative of CEBC will institute curricular reforms, develop programs aligned with our educational objectives, and provide outreach and teaching opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The figure at left illustrates how all center participants will benefit from these educational reform activities.

Graduate Opportunities:

(more information on the Graduate Program here)

The CEBC goal of graduate education is to prepare students to:

• design molecules, reactions and processes that are efficient environmentally and materially,
• apply chemical and engineering principles in solving interdisciplinary problems,
  work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, and
• communicate results to peers, superiors and to the general public.

A novel graduate core curriculum that incorporates these unique training features is being implemented. Students working with CEBC will participate in a unique education and research environment. As part of the National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Center (NSF-ERC) program, students are placed in an environment of rich, multidisciplinary collaboration that is industry driven. Students will have frequent opportunities to work with industry during their studies, through research collaboration, mentoring, and internships. CEBC Ph.D. graduates will receive a special certificate along with their traditional degrees.

CEBC students can pursue graduate study within the following programs:

Unique Features of CEBC:

Getting Involved:

CEBC is committed to obtaining academic excellence in a diverse student and faculty environment. Apply directly to the institution and department of your choice, this could be KU, UI, WUStL, or PVAMU in Engineering, Chemistry or Biology. Prospective students are encouraged to state their interest in graduate or postdoctoral research at CEBC. Upon admittance, the student is encouraged to meet with CEBC faculty in that department to discuss research opportunities within CEBC. If accepted, the student will work with faculty to design courseware and lab activities, and discuss financial support. For more information on getting involved with the exciting research at CEBC, follow this link.

Learn More:

If you would like more information about CEBC, please email Claudia Bode, CEBC Education Program Coordinator. She will answer any questions you may have, and provide instructions for applying to affiliate with CEBC.

View the CEBC Graduate Brochure in pdf format.

Contact Person:

Dr. Claudia Bode Education, Outreach, and Diversity Programs Coordinator University of Kansas bode@ku.edu (785) 864-1647