University of Utah and Utah State Launch Transportation Infrastructure Electrification Joint Certificate Program

Posted: May 1, 2024

The University of Utah was awarded approximately $600,000 by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Deep Technology Talent Initiative to introduce a pioneering Transportation Infrastructure Electrification Joint Certificate Program. USHE's Technology Talent Initiative aims to support the creation of multidisciplinary programs that would develop students' proficiency for technology-focused job roles. This certificate program will be a collaborative effort pulling domain experts from two major state universities in Utah: the University of Utah and Utah State University. Cathy Liu program director at the UofU and Dr. Regan Zane, program co-director at USU, will be leading the effort.

The program will address critical challenges in the transition to a clean and sustainable electric power sector, particularly focusing on the integration of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources into the existing power grid. The move comes as the nation grapples with the need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change and, importantly to Utah, improve air quality. The certificate program, stackable on top of a regular graduate degree, consists of 15 credit hours and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. Courses will be offered online and in-person, encouraging collaboration across campuses.

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