GEM Fellowships at ULRI-ULSE
Join UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in engineering a safer and more sustainable world
‘I now have valuable experience with equipment that
I would have never had access to. This 10-week internship has given me a year’s worth of experience.‘ — GEM Fellow Britney Mack
GEM Fellows at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement have the opportunity to take a leading role in the latest discoveries in safety science. 2024 GEM Fellow Britney Mack, who conducted water harvesting research with ULRI’s Materials Discovery Research Institute, shared: “I now have valuable experience with equipment that I would have never had access to. This 10-week internship has given me a year’s worth of experience.” Following her fellowship at MDRI, Mack earned first place in the technical poster competition at the 2024 GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference in September.
Current fellowship opportunities
Electrochemical Safety Research Institute: Investigating the limits of batteries and other renewable energy technologies to advance safer energy storage
Materials Discovery Research Institute: Applying advanced computing and experimental methods to create materials that support a transition to renewable energy and protect human health
UL Standards & Engagement: Amplifying and translating scientific discoveries into action through data analysis and development of consensus-based standards
Research Innovation & Technology Center: Enhancing research performance by facilitating the effective management and utilization of knowledge and innovation
- Office of Research Experiences & Education: Creating on-ramps into safety and sustainability science for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students
Fellowship Disciplines
- Chemical engineering
- Computer engineering
- Electrochemical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Data science
- Materials science
- Technology & innovation management
- Information management
- Operations
- Engineering education
- Other relevant degree areas
GEM Fellow Drives Water Harvesting Innovation at MDRI
Britney Mack, a GEM Fellow from the University of Alabama, is making strides in atmospheric water harvesting at the Materials Discovery Research Institute (MDRI). As a second-year Ph.D. student in chemical engineering, Mack brings her materials science expertise to this groundbreaking project.
Choosing UL Research Institutes for its focus on uplifting women and minorities, Mack thrives in her role, gaining invaluable lab experience and contributing to the setup of MDRI’s laboratory.
“The experience was transformative, giving me autonomy and hands-on access to unique equipment,” Mack shared. Her 10-week internship also included professional workshops that offered crucial learning perspectives.
Mack’s work is set to lay the foundation for future research in water harvesting over the next 25 years. Learn about the poster competition Britney won during her time with MDRI.
GEM Fellow Michael Henderson Explores Battery Innovation at ULRI
Michael Henderson’s 10-week fellowship at the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) transformed his research journey. Through the National GEM Consortium, he joined ESRI to delve into groundbreaking battery research at UL Research Institutes.
Focusing on flow batteries, Henderson’s work on creating a testable battery sparked his passion for renewable energy storage. This experience has motivated him to pursue a master’s in civil engineering at UC Berkeley, where he plans to explore battery integration in future projects.
The Intern Engagement Initiative boosted Henderson’s confidence, helping him realize the value of his ideas. “ULRI felt like a family,” he said, appreciating the supportive environment that enriched his fellowship experience.
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