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Courses - Spring 2025
VIPS
Vertically Integrated Projects
Open Seats as of
01/02/2025 at 10:30 PM
VIPS408Q
(Perm Req)
Leading 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.