University Partnerships Program
The University Partnerships Program (UPP) connects academic institutions with NREL's high-caliber research capabilities, state-of-the art facilities, and a network of partners to create a clean energy future.
Sign up for monthly email updates on opportunities curated for university partners.
See how to engage with NREL as a university faculty member, administrator, or student.
Learn more about the University Partnership Program's network of partners.
Featured Stories
To Build a Thriving Electric Vehicle Market, Prioritize Equity and Justice (Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability news)
Aug. 28, 2024
In California, NREL Helps Kern County Embrace Clean Energy in Partnership With Community Colleges
Feb. 27, 2024
Partnership Expands Pathway to Careers in Renewable Energy, RED Magazine (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
Nov. 13, 2023
May 18, 2023
Oct. 25, 2022
Engineering Students Gain Valuable Research Experience at NREL Summer Program, University of New Mexico
Oct. 3, 2022
NREL Announces Plans To Collaborate With Georgia Institute of Technology
June 17, 2021
Our Impact
NREL collaborates with more than 1,000 partners across industry, academia, and government to achieve a clean energy future. NREL's basic and applied research would not be possible without our relationships with universities in terms of ideation and innovation, student and faculty engagement, and resource mobilization.
The University Partnerships Program creates impact by strengthening research collaborations and growing engagement opportunities in a variety of ways:
Trusted Adviser
On cross-sector programming and projects
Enhanced Visibility
For groundbreaking research and innovations
Faculty-NREL Collaborations
Building bridges between NREL and academic institutions across the country
Expanded Networks
For resource and knowledge-sharing across communities
Inclusive Workforce
Developing the next generation of clean energy leaders
Capacity Building
Access to world-class facilities and resources to strengthen research and teaching
capacity at universities and community colleges
Team
Contact Us
Reach out to find out more about engaging with NREL.
Nadia Auch
Program Strategist
Waleska Rivera-Shon
Minority-Serving Institution Student and Faculty Program Coordinator
Milana Pakes
Energy Equity Graduate Intern
The University Partnerships Program Advisory Committee provides strategic guidance and helps think through new ideas for program direction and impact. Members include researchers and staff from across the organization.
Darylann Aragon
Researcher, Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support Center
Bre Bailey
Recruiter, internship sourcing
Nicole Bryant
Proposal Coordinator
Liz Doris
Director, Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis
Andy Duvall
Researcher, social and behavioral aspects of advanced transportation
Ben Kroposki
Director, Power Systems Engineering Center
Hallie Lucas
Researcher, clean energy transition, gender equity and energy justice
Gokul Paranjothi
Research Engineer, Community and Urban Sciences
Martha Symko-Davies
Laboratory Program Manager, Accelerating Clean Energy at Scale
Bill Tumas
Associate Laboratory Director, Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science
Cynthia Tyler
Science Programs Project Leader, Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science
Andrea Watson
Director, Strategic Partnerships Office
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