RECS is accepting applications for the 2010 program through May 15. Applicants should be early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates with backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, CCS systems, climate science and related fields. Participants are expected to attend the full 10-day program. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants and applicants are welcome from all countries. RECS values diversity and seeks participation from various backgrounds and areas of interest and expertise.
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In collaboration with the Southwest Partnership on Carbon Sequestration (SWP), RECS 2010 will be held July 18-28, in Albuquerque, New Mexico for up to 25 participants including early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates with backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems, climate science and related fields. The intensive 10-day program combines classroom instruction with field activities at a geologic storage test site and visits to a power plant and coal mine. Topics cover the range of scientific, technical and policy issues associated with CCS deployment and participants gain hands-on experience designing a carbon storage pilot project and utilizing CO2 monitoring equipment. Further 2010 program details will be posted as they become available.
Mission: RECS fosters and advances education, scientific research, professional training and career networks in the emerging field of CCS systems.
Cost: Through the generous support of the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory and its corporate sponsor, Alstom, RECS is tuition-free and the program covers all housing and meal costs. Furthermore, travel allowance may be provided.
Eligibility: Enrollment is limited to 25 participants and applicants are welcome from all countries. The program is science-based and applicants should have backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, CCS systems, climate science and related fields. Early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to attend the full 10-day program.
Housing: RECS provides housing in single-room, shared apartment facilities on the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus. Housing is provided based on a July 18 arrival and July 28 departure. Arrangement and payment for housing before or after these dates is the responsibility of the participant.
Acceptance letters will be send on May 17.
Please submit the following information to apply to RECS 2010:
Complete the application form.
Obtain a recommendation from a current teacher, advisor or supervisor. (The recommenders should send their letters separately via email before May 15.)
Write a letter of interest that includes the reasons you wish to participate in RECS, the CCS topics that are of most interest and what you hope to gain from the experience. Please include any background information about yourself that you feel is appropriate.
Include an updated resume or CV.
Send your application form, letter of interest, resume or CV and name of your recommender before May 15, to:
Pamela Tomski, RECS Director
Email: recsco2@mac.com
Follow this link to download the application form. Please apply before May 15!
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