The BATTERI internship program will immerse students in real-world projects that blend technical training with innovative problem-solving. Through mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on lab work, participants will gain practical skills and insights to launch careers in advanced battery manufacturing.
BATTERI: Internships
The BATTERI program offers an experiential learning pathway to start you on your way to a career in energy technology.
What You'll Do
As a BATTERI intern, you’ll work on real-world projects in a pilot-scale battery manufacturing lab, gaining hands-on experience with advanced tools and technologies. Beyond the lab, you’ll cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, learning to identify market opportunities and translate technical innovations into viable business solutions.
Where You'll Work
Battery Cell R&D Center
State-of-the-art 22,000-foot facility with dry room, coating and printing capabilities.
Energy Innovation Lab
Located at Nanotech West Lab, this space offers gloveboxes and rolling capabilities.
IMR Innovation Lab
This open-area, shared space encourages convergence and the translation of knowledge to solve real-world problems.
Who You'll Work With
The BATTERI Constellation Mentorship Plan offers students an innovative, collaborative approach to mentorship. By connecting participants with a diverse network of peers, faculty, industry professionals, and staff, the program fosters meaningful relationships that support personal and professional growth. This model empowers students to navigate challenges, develop agency, and create lasting connections, ensuring a transformative internship experience.
Academic Mentors
Jay Sayre
Director of Innovation at Ohio State's Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research; Research Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering
Jeffrey M. Bielicki
Associate Professor in Ohio State's Civil Environmental and Geodetic Engineering; Program Director of the NSF National Research Traineeship EmPOWERment Program - Research in Sustainable Energy
Caroline Crisafulli
Director of Entrepreneurial Education at Ohio State's Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship
Joanna Gardner
Proposal Development Specialist in Ohio State's Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research
Lenroy Jones
Director of Career Services at Columbus State Community College
Jung-Hyun Kim
Associate Professor in Ohio State's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Matthew Mayhew
Professor in Ohio State's Department of Educational Studies
Qingmin Xu
Senior Research Scientist at Ohio State's Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research
Industry Mentors
Christopher Brooks
Chief Scientist and Division Director at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.
Rashid Farahati
Vice President of Engineering at Schaeffler
Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation
BATTERI - Bridging Academic Training Through Experiential Research and Innovation is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation through its Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) initiative.