Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship (TREF) Journal
In September 2009, 15 young professionals from the United States began the Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship (TREF) program. TREF is a unique opportunity for students and young professionals with experience in environmental and energy fields to gain three to six months of work experience in Germany. In conjunction with the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, this prestigious fellowship is designed to build an international network of future leaders in renewable energy and environmental fields as well as to increase transatlantic cooperation on climate and energy issues.
As part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, the fellows receive on-the-job training in an array of renewable energy fields while learning about policies, technologies, and strategies in both Germany and the United States. Internships are customized to each fellow’s area of expertise and will be with renewable energy providers, manufacturers, consultants, and research institutions.
In this journal, fellows Emily McGlynn, a 2009 graduate of Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Biology/Environmental Studies, and Evan Quasney, who earned a Master of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan, share their experiences living and working in Germany for the first time. Follow their journey with us.
