Water Institute Programs

Through a wide range of immersive programs, the PNW Water Institute provides students and researchers with meaningful pathways to grow, discover and lead.

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Join Us: Summer Research Experiences

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Empower: Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates

For undergraduate students interested in water, energy and environmental systems for sustainable agriculture and rural development.

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IRES: International Research Experiences for Students

For students interested in anaerobic digestion, artificial intelligence, biochemistry, microbiology, process simulation, resource recovery and sustainable biotechnology research.

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Women and Minorities in Water, Energy, Food and Land Sectors

For high school students interested in water, energy and environmental systems for sustainable agriculture and rural development.

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How We Collaborate

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Hands-on research experiences for undergraduate students in bioelectrochemical systems, water quality analysis and environmental monitoring.

Graduate Research Assistantships

Fully funded graduate positions in cutting-edge research areas including membrane technologies, resource recovery and cyber-physical systems.

Collaborative Research Projects

Industry partnerships and multi-institutional collaborations funded by NSF, USDA and other federal agencies.

Workshops & Training Program

Professional development workshops on analytical techniques, data analysis, scientific writing and research methodologies.

Innovation & Technology Transfer

Support for commercialization of research innovations through the Purdue Northwest Office of Technology Commercialization.

Student Mentorship & Career Development

One-on-one mentorship, conference presentations, publication support and preparation for academic and industry careers.

Interested in joining our research programs?

We welcome motivated students passionate about water sustainability and environmental engineering.