INTERNSHIPS: SUSTAINABLITY IN MANUFACTURING
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
UNL Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3)
Who: Sophomore to Senior Engineering students
What: Provide applied research and technical assistance to manufacturers focused on energy
and waste reduction.
When: May 17 to 27 (Lincoln)
May 31 to August 12, 2022 (multiple sites in Nebraska)
Benefits for interns:
Training and experience in providing real clients with energy and waste reducing
recommendations
$9,000 to $10,000 for summer, depending upon the location
Meals and lodging during training at UNL for those assigned assist a client outside of
Lincoln
For students assistance a client outside of their home community, contacts with possible
housing options will be provided. Students will be asked to spend a few hours in April
selecting a housing option that match their own preferences.
Work-related travel & expense reimbursement in specific cases
3 credit hour course (senior elective class)
Class: Sustainability for manufacturing
Energy and Waste Bill Analysis
Waste Assessment 101
Communicating with Industrial Staff
Applied Research
Preparing documented recommendations
Business Management Report Preparation
Life Cycle Assessment and Env. Benchmark Metrics
All applied as part of a two-week long practice assessment of an actual business
Funding Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
To be considered you must submit an on-line application by March 30 at 8:00 am
at: https://engineering.unl.edu/research/p3‐application/
You will be asked to include a current resume and answer several questions.
Contact Dr. Bruce Dvorak @ bdvorak@unl.edu as you have questions.
More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/research/p3‐application/