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The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Collaboration Student Internship Program. This initiative offers financial support to SyracuseCoE Partners, enabling them to employ a paid summer intern. These interns will work on projects related to indoor environmental quality, high-performance building design, energy efficiency, and water resources.

Four local organizations have been selected for this year's program. EMPEQ, based in Ithaca, New York, uses AI technology to provide real-time equipment insights for HVAC professionals. KLAW Industries from Binghamton, New York, repurposes contaminated glass into a material that can replace cement in concrete mix. Mission Power from Potsdam, New York, develops power electronics for solar and battery storage applications. Home Headquarters is a non-profit focused on housing and community development with offices in Syracuse and Buffalo.

Each organization will receive up to $4,000 to host an undergraduate or graduate student intern during the summer. The program aims to offer students hands-on technical skills and work experience while encouraging them to remain in Central New York after graduation.

“SyracuseCoE is pleased to support local partners manage their talent needs while also providing meaningful learning experiences for students,” stated Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, Executive Director of SyracuseCoE. “Since 2004, SyracuseCoE 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.”

The interns will present their projects at the annual Innovation Showcase hosted by SyracuseCoE in August 2025.

For more information about participating in the internship program or joining the SyracuseCoE Partner Program, interested parties can contact Tammy Rosanio at tlrosani@syr.edu.