International School for Materials for Energy and Sustainability IV (ISMES IV)

July 13 20, 2015 Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado USA

The aim of the School is to present the state-of-the-art and the future
perspectives for materials as they can be applied to energy generation
and storage for sustainable energy technologies. The School has two
components:
Lectures by some of the most recognized academic and industrial experts, merging physics, chemistry and engineering
knowledge in several fields
Active participation of the Schools students in both individual
and team exercises to explore energy and sustainability.
A general overview of the global energy landscape will be presented by
discussing conventional and emerging energy sources and uses. Topics
of the School are: the climate change, materials availability, conventional and sustainable technologies, solar energy conversion (PV and
thermal), thermoelectric energy conversion, solar fuels, wind energy
conversion, fuel cells, water, energy storage, sustainable vehicles and
next generation manufacturing. The School will be a great opportunity for students and postdoctoral fellows from around
the world to meet with and learn from their peers, and established experts in a friendly atmosphere, reaping benefit in
terms of enthusiasm, knowledge and new ideas and benefitting the future of mankind.

Who Should Attend

Graduate students and postdoctoral students with a strong interest in the interrelationships between energy, resources, and
a sustainable society. Ninety students will be selected based on applications and the school is looking for a diverse set of
students representing a broad set of disciplines and backgrounds.

Location
The School will be held on the campus of Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado.
Golden is part of the Greater Denver Metropolitan Area and is located immediately adjacent
to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Hiking and biking trails abound in the area, and many
other outdoor activities from kayaking to mountain climbing are available. Colorado is
home to 13 national parks and monuments, including Rocky Mountain National Park and
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and 42 state parks. Additionally, the Golden
area is surrounded by thousands of acres of prairie and mountainous Open Space for hiking,
observing wildlife, or just enjoying the solitude.

Application

(must be submitted by May 1, 2015)

Prospective students must apply for enrollment by submitting a brief statement of his or her
research interest and the benefit expected to be gained from attendance of the school, a Curriculum Vitae that includes mention of any publications attributable to the student, university
transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and a letter of recommendation. If accepted, the cost of enrollment in the School is $600 (USD) and includes tuition, lodging on campus at Colorado School of Mines, and all meals.
Transportation to and from Denver/Golden is each students responsibility. Scholarships are available.

To apply and for more information: Visit the Schools website at http://csmspace.com/events/ismes