Genesee News

FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) On June 12, 2023, announced a new federal research grant to support cutting-edge clean energy technologies at Kettering University in Flint.

The $249,999 grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will be used to design high-performance technologies that will help to produce more efficient and environmentally friendly clean energy. The grant will allow underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students at Kettering to gain hands-on research experience in math and science.

“I’m proud to have secured this federal grant to support Kettering University and help local students develop math and science skills,” Congressman Kildee said. “In Congress, I will continue working to bring federal resources back to mid-Michigan.”

“We are grateful for Congressman Kildee’s continued support of sustainability efforts aimed to create a positive impact on the environment. Today, more than 60% of the energy generated by nonrenewable sources becomes waste heat, and this NSF-funded project aims to increase clean energy generation by designing new thermoelectric materials which can convert waste heat to electricity. In addition, the project will be used to train underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students in this field and increase their awareness, interest, and knowledge in clean and renewable energy,” said Dr. Demet Usanmaz, Assistant Professor of Physics, Kettering University.

Congressman Kildee has long-supported opportunities for students at mid-Michigan universities. In May, Kildee announced a new federal research grant to support the University of Michigan-Flint and children and families in mid-Michigan. Last year, Kildee also announced federal funds to help students from rural communities as they prepare for and attend Saginaw Valley State University.

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