As a project partner, you play a vital role in the Masters of Engineering Leadership Clean Energy Engineering Capstone Conference. By submitting a project proposal for our graduate students to work on, you have the opportunity to help shape the next generation of clean energy engineering leaders.
Throughout the project development process, our students work closely with project partners to ensure that their capstone projects meet the needs and goals of our community partners. This collaborative approach helps to ensure that our graduates have the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to make meaningful contributions to the clean energy sector.
As a project partner, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the clean energy industry. You will also have the opportunity to attend the Masters of Engineering Leadership Clean Energy Engineering Capstone Conference, where you can learn more about cutting-edge research and developments in clean energy engineering. Explore the exemplary projects focusing on carbon, economic feasibility, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen, renewable energy, and risk assessment.
We are always looking for new project partners to help us advance the field of clean energy engineering.
What are the benefits of being a Project Mentor?
- Your project will be completed by students who are industry professionals with at least 3 years of related experience before enrolling in the MEL program
- You’ll work with and review experienced and uniquely educated individuals for any future job opportunities that you may have
- Project Mentors receive a professional analysis by an advanced‐trained engineering student working under the direction of MEL in CEEN faculty
What is required to be a Project Mentor?
- A project idea involving sustainable energy systems (technology, business, and/or policy perspective)
- Willingness to work with or guide a MEL in CEEN student
- Support in the provision of data, information, and/or access to professional experts
- Attendance at student’s presentation is encouraged
- Honorariums for students are always welcome, but not necessary. In cases where funding is provided to a student, the funding provider is referred to as a Project Sponsor (vs. a Project Mentor)
How are projects chosen?
Students select projects from a list of submitted projects based on their interests and alignment with the CEEN curriculum.
Timing?
Students formally complete their CEEN Capstone course during Winter Term 1 (September – December). The project presentations happen in December. New ideas for projects are welcome any time of the year; however, you are best advised to send in a proposal as soon as possible.
What are the deliverables?
All deliverables are defined in the individual student’s proposal. Students complete the project work under the supervision of a MEL in CEEN faculty member. The deliverables are a written proposal, written final report and oral presentation. The project is typically completed in a 4-month timeframe.
Confidentiality?
Students share their work with UBC faculty and student colleagues in written form and via oral presentations. Reports are not posted publicly, except in cases where approval is obtained. If there are additional confidentiality procedures that you want to see followed, these will be confirmed in the project proposal at the outset.
How to submit your proposal?
Complete this Qualtrics form to submit your proposal to Dr. Vladan Prodanovic.