Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Larimer, University of Pittsburgh; Michaelangelo Tabone, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

their research, complete the application and write a brief project proposal detailing theirresearch. A committee reviews all proposals based on their merit with a primary objective ofselecting high caliber undergraduate engineering students (with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) whohave the desire and aptitude to pursue graduate studies (preferably in sustainable engineering).These students must also have an interest in completing an inter-disciplinary and cross-culturalexperience. Students are notified in March prior to the summer internship regarding the awarddecision. Shortly thereafter, students begin preparations for study in Brazil including applyingfor passports and visas. The Pitt IRES program provided finances for student travel, living