Program Description:
The Hub & Spoke Program is a collaborative initiative between the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) at the University of Maine. The collaborative research performed between these two world-class research facilities combined with industry guidance focuses on forest-derived bioproducts with an emphasis on large-scale additive manufacturing. Students will participate in a ten-week research experience at ORNL or the University of Maine.
Potential Research Topics:
- Feedstock production and modification
- Sustainable materials development & characterization
- Large scale additive manufacturing
- New product development
- Technoeconomic analysis and life cycle analysis
Preferred Disciplines:
- Material Science / Polymer Science
- Bioenergy
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Bioproducts / Biomaterials
- Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering
- Wood Science & Technology / Forest Products / Forest Operations
Link to Opportunity
Contact Email(s)
Sponsoring Institution
University of Maine
Location
Orono, ME
Timing
Summer
Deadline
3/1/25
Anticipated Deadline?
Yes
Research Area
Science & Technology
Duration
10 weeks
Compensation
$6,500
Citizenship Requirement
US Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident required