Develop idea for energy efficient building solutions by Nov 15; compete for a paid summer 2020 internship at Oak Ridge National Lab or the National Renewable Energy Lab

JUMP (Join the discussion, Unveil innovation, Make connections, Promote tech-to-market) into STEM is an online building science competition for undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities. JUMP into STEM aims to attract bright students from a variety of majors to building science. The JUMP into STEM initiative seeks to inspire the next generation of building scientists, focusing on creative ideation and diversity in the building science field. The diversity objective is inclusive of an interdisciplinary mix of majors and representation by women and minorities. JUMP into STEM attracts students from majors such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, economics, sociology, meteorology, architecture, and various engineering disciplines in addition to the traditional building professional degrees of civil and mechanical engineering.

Building science is an exciting technical field that encompasses technologies, services, procedures, and policies supportive of advancing buildings-as-a-system, grid modernization, artificial intelligence, carbon-reduction technologies, the digital economy, and the internet of things. There is a need for an increased number of graduates from building science programs in undergraduate, graduate, and vocational settings to cover workforce gaps in buildings specializations. Additionally, there is a need for graduates of these programs to come from a variety of backgrounds. Buildings are used almost every day by all members of U.S. society. Diversity among buildings professionals will help the industry cover the spectrum in understanding behaviors and needs of building occupants.

2019-2020 Challenges are now online! https://web.ornl.gov/sci/buildings/jump/

1. Smart Sensors and Controls for Residential Buildings
2. Designing a Healthier and Energy-Efficient Air Distribution System
3. Pushing the Envelope with Wall Retrofit Designs 

Develop your creative idea for energy efficient building solutions by November 15 and compete for a paid summer 2020 internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) or the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Ideas must be submitted by teams of 2-5 people with at least two different majors. An application for the Building Technologies Internship Program (BTIP) – ORNL and NREL must also be completed and submitted by November 15 to qualify for the internship opportunities.

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