STANFORD, Calif., Feb. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
changing dynamics of global energy will propel the need for
workforce expertise in modern energy and production strategies.
Demand in emerging markets, and issues around climate change and
the environment, have created complex industries where the
potential for engineers to sharpen their technical skills is
manifold. As a global citizen and leader in science and technology,
Stanford has created a new program that
aims to help these professionals gain competitive advantage with
online education they can apply immediately in their work.
The Energy Engineering and Technologies Graduate
Certificate provides access to the world-class research of
Stanford's chemical engineering faculty
and exposure to the latest technologies driving new and sustainable
energy sources. Thomas Jaramillo,
assistant professor of chemical engineering and recipient of the
2011 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
(PECASE), highlights the curriculum's future-focused approach: "New
energy technologies are having a major impact on society and
industry. This program brings professionals up to speed with
state-of-the-art technical advancements in the energy sector, along
with the science and engineering foundations needed to develop the
next generation of technologies."
Offered entirely online, lectures, course materials and exams
can be accessed from anywhere in the world. The program brings all
the advantages of earning a Stanford credential to qualifying
students who may never set foot on the Silicon Valley campus,
either because of location or schedule. Jaramillo says, "It's a way
for us to help organizations within the energy landscape educate
their engineers. The solution to the world's energy problem has to
come from many sources, not just one. We want to provide a level of
flexibility and convenience so that engineers can address the
challenges and entrepreneurial opportunities ahead."
Online energy courses in the Energy Engineering and Technologies
Graduate Certificate cover:
- green energy
- photovoltaic engineering
- energy systems
- energy generation, storage and consumption
- electrochemical energy conversion
- clean energy specialties
Acceptance into the program is ongoing and participants may
apply through the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
Details about the online certificate can be found at
scpd.stanford.edu.
http://geneticscertificate.stanford.edu/?_vsrefdom=press_release
About the Stanford Center for Professional
Development
The Stanford Center for Professional Development makes it possible
for today's best and brightest professionals to enroll in
Stanford University courses and
programs while they maintain their careers. Courses and programs
from the School of Engineering and related Stanford departments are delivered online, at
Stanford, at company work sites and
international locations—providing a global community of learners
with flexibility and convenience, and enabling them to apply their
education to their work.
Media Contact:
Joyce Rice
Director of Marketing and Communications, Stanford Center for
Professional Development
650.353.8055
joyce.rice@stanford.edu
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