Starting with Vertically Integrated Projects; Wind TERPines
Credits:1 - 2
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Permission of department. Students must apply through the VIP@Maryland application process in order to join a VIP team.
Explore wind energy and its benefits! The VIP will apply as a team and prepare a proposal for the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition. The VIP will look at both the design of a small offshore floating wind turbine and the siting of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Oregon. UMD students in this VIP will make connections with K-12 students by building educational awareness of wind energy and implementing outreach programs. The group will also interact with members of industry and government research.