AzRISE is pleased to offer the position of Research Fellow to a select number of graduate and undergraduate students who work with AzRISE affiliated faculty. AzRISE Research Fellows pursue undergraduate and advanced degrees in engineering and science while working on research projects concerned with solar or renewable energy systems and technologies. In addition to conducting research, AzRISE fellows participate in an extensive range of education, outreach and demonstration project initiatives. Examples include the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF) judging and award presentation, Math Science and Technology Funfest, Girl Scout programs and outreach, Hands-On Science in the Classroom outreach, UA Solar Car projects, AzRISE solar house projects, AzRISE solar test yard projects, web content development and public education projects.
The AzRISE Research Fellows Program is under the direction of Dr. Kelly S. Potter, Co-Director AzRISE, Professor ECE, OSC. For more information contact: vossler@u.arizona.edu
Adria Brooks just received her B.S. degree in Engineering Physics with a concentration in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the University of Arizona. Adria is researching photovoltaic module performance and reliability as a Solar Test Yard Research Technician under the guidance of Dr. Joe Simmons and Dr. Alex Cronin. Adria also participates in community outreach as a solar energy educator.
Scott De Valle is seeking a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering to be completed in the spring of 2012. His area of research is regional specific solar module lifetime. His interests are in predicting and preventing material degradation caused by environment and performance. His area of study us under the guidance of Dr. Kelly Simmons-Potter, Co-Director of AzRISE
Deanna completed her MBA at the University of Arizona's Eller School of Management and two years as a UA/NASA Space Grant Fellow for Photovoltaic Outreach and Education. In her spare time she can be found at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health working on her doctorate or volunteering at the Dequenesh Community Health Clinic. Her hobbies include running, yoga, swimming laps at the rec center, and soapmaking.