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Student Research Internships in Switzerland

Project Status:

Two research interns from Purdue worked at HTA Lucerne in June, 2005.  The technical work focused on evaluating wheel-type energy recovery systems for commercial air handlers, but there was also time for sightseeing in Central Switzerland.  After a call-out and interviews, two new students will be selected in September 2005 for participation during the 2005-2006 school year.  

General Information:

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Department at Purdue University is partnering with HTA Lucerne, an excellent technical school located in Horw, Switzerland.  HTA Lucerne is particularly well-known for its HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) Engineering program.  Funding from the National Science Foundation is allowing Purdue MET students to work on applied research projects at HTA Lucerne during the summer.  The primary focus is on HVAC and related energy fields. 

Contact Professor William Hutzel (hutzelw@purdue.edu) for more information.

City of Lucerne

HTA Lucerne

International Research Internship Includes:

• Two weeks of collaborative research at HTA Lucerne in June of 2005 or 2006

• Stipend of up to $2,500 to help cover airfare, lodging, meals, & travel expenses

• 3 MET credits for research project

Guidelines for Selecting Students: 

The ideal student research intern will have:

• An overall GPA of at least 3.0

• Completed 3 required courses: MET 313 , MET 320 , MET 382

• Completed at least one of two elective courses: either MET 421 (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration) or TECH 530 (Facilities Engineering Technology)

• Demonstrated an interest in HVAC-related energy systems (such as active participation in the Purdue Student Branch of ASHRAE )

Student Responsibilities:

• Participate as a student host for a Swiss delegation visiting Purdue during the Fall semester

• Participate in research preparation and travel planning during the Spring semester

• Register with Purdue's study abroad program and pay any applicable  fees

• Maintain full-time Purdue student status through duration of internship

• Have a U.S. Passport

Application Materials:

• One page resume documenting your experiences relevant to this project

• One page cover letter explaining what unique strengths you'd bring to our research team