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  • Renewable & Clean Energy Master's Program

    The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Renewable and Clean Energy degree. This increasingly critical field of engineering focuses on alternative energy technologies that hold promise of becoming a substantial source of energy for the United States. These technologies include solar energy, wind power, hydrogen fuels, fuel cells and nuclear energy. In addition, attention will be paid to efficiently using of the energy sources we already have.
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  • Renewable & Clean Energy Master's Program

  • The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Renewable and Clean Energy degree. This increasingly critical field of engineering focuses on alternative energy technologies that hold promise of becoming a substantial source of energy for the United States. These technologies include solar energy, wind power, hydrogen fuels, fuel cells and nuclear energy. In addition, attention will be paid to efficiently using of the energy sources we already have.
      • Facilities

      • Graduate students have access to a wide range of modern facilities including classrooms, laboratories and computer systems, interconnected by local and wide area communication networks. Students will have access to laboratories not only at Wright State University, but also facilites located at other DAGSI institutes.
      • Collaboration

      • This program is a collaboration with the University of Dayton, the Air Force Institute of Technology, Central State University, and the Dayton Area Graduate Institute. This colaboration has allowed for a large number of course offerings.
      • Graduate Assistantships

      • Assistantships are available to students on a competitive basis. Students who are awarded assistantship support are eligible for stipends and remission of tuition fees. Interest in financial support should be indicated at the time of application
    • Courses

    • The courses required for the masters degree in renewable and clean energy.
        • Core Energy Courses

        • - Advanced Thermodynamics
          - Thermodynamics of Solids
          - Thermal Physics
          - Advanced Energy Materials
                • Renewable energy is defined as energy sources that are replenished as fast, or faster, than we use them. Thus, they never run out.
                  • Wright State University is now offering a Master's Degree program in the field of renewable and clean energy.
              • Renewable Energy Courses

              • - Energy Conversion
                - Solar Engineering
                - Photovoltaics
                - Hydrogen Energy
                - Wind Power
                - Renewable Energy Systems
                - Advanced Fuel Technology (including biomass)
                - Hydropower Development
                      • The program is open to individuals that have a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or science discipline.
                        • Many courses in the renewable and clean energy field are offered.
                    • Clean Energy Courses

                    • - Electrochemical Storage Systems
                      - Fuel Cell Science and Technology
                      - Nuclear Reactor Theory and Engineering - Fuel Cell Fundamentals and Technology
                      - Advanced Fuels
                      - Environmental Advances in Coal Based Power Plants
                            • This degree generally takes about two years to complete.
                          • This programs is done in collaboration with the University of Dayton, the Air Force Institute of Technology, and Central State University.
                        • Energy Efficiency Courses

                        • - Vehicle Engineering
                          - Energy Efficient Buildings
                          - Design of Thermal Systems
                          - Design for Environment
                          - Energy Efficient Manufacturing
                                • Both thesis and non-thesis options are available.