Summer 2017 Research Experience for Undergraduate & Graduate students

 

Tired of traffic, fossil fuel usage, and pollution?

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Do you want to work on a new paradigm for urban transportation – solar-powered automated rapid transit ascendant network (SPARTAN) and get practical, real-world experience?

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If interested, please go to the following URL and fill out an application:

https://tinyurl.com/gqs3qkw

 

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The Spartan Superway is a new paradigm for sustainable urban transportation that consists of solar-powered automated rapid transit ascendant networks (SPARTAN). SPARTAN features non-stop, on demand, origin-to-destination travel service that is powered by solar energy.

Candidate summer interns will fill out an application (see above) that will help the management team decide which project best fits your interests. There are potential opportunities in Mechatronics, Mechanical Design, Structural Engineering, Solar Design / Generation / Grid Integration, Urban Design and Planning, Vehicle Cabin Design, Power Electronics, Industrial Systems Engineering, and Mobile App Development.

There are two options for SJSU housing (8 week stay minimum for program):

1. SJSU International House:
1. I-House Summer Application: https://tinyurl.com/mgohnct Start date June 1st, 2017. End Date August 1st, 2017. $30 / Night → 8 weeks = $1,680 + $100 for linens, with possible $50 rebate for linens.
2. Campus Village Building Application: https://tinyurl.com/kl38nfl Start date June 1st, 2017. End date August 11th, 2017.  Rates vary from $195 - $365 / week dependent upon availability + $15 for linen package. Minimum Price: $1,575. Maximum Price: $2,935
3. Round trip flights from your home → San Jose → and return = $500-$1000 (?)
4. Food costs = ~$50 / week = $400

For more information, please contact:

 

Eric Hagstrom - Spartan Superway General Manager: Eric.Hagstrom@sjsu.edu
Prof. Burford Furman - Spartan Superway Co-Director: Burford.Furman@sjsu.edu
Ron Swenson - Spartan Superway Co-Director: Ecoystems@econet.org