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���ϲ����� Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (���ϲ�����CoE) is pleased to announce that four local organizations have been selected for the 2025 . This program provides ���ϲ�����CoE Partners with funding to host a paid summer intern. Student interns work on projects related to indoor environmental quality, high-performance/green building design, energy efficiency, and water resources.

The organizations selected are:

• , a startup based in Ithaca, New York, that uses AI-powered technology to provide real-time equipment insights for site auditors, engineers and other HVAC professionals.
• , a startup located in Binghamton, New York, that diverts contaminated glass from the waste stream and repurposes it into a patent-pending material to replace cement in concrete mix.
• , a startup based in Potsdam, New York, that develops and manufactures innovative power electronics for applications in solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, and grid support.
• , a non-profit housing and community development organization with offices in ���ϲ����� and Buffalo, New York.

Each organization will receive up to $4,000 to host an undergraduate or graduate student this summer. The Industry Collaboration Student Internship Program provides students with critical work-based learning experiences offering hands-on technical skill development and work experience. Ultimately, the program aims to increase post-graduation student retention in Central New York.

“���ϲ�����CoE is pleased to support local partners manage their talent needs, while also providing meaningful learning experiences for students,” says ���ϲ�����CoE Executive Director . “Since 2004, ���ϲ�����CoE has funded more than 140 student internships with industry partners under this program. This year, we’re pleased to also support an internship with a community-based partner, for the first time since this program was initiated.”

Student interns will present their work on a project poster at ���ϲ�����CoE’s annual Innovation Showcase, to be held in August 2025.

Participation in this internship program is one of the benefits of the . To learn more or join the program, contact Tammy Rosanio, Associate Director of Partner Programs, at tlrosani@syr.edu.