Net-Zero for Materials and Manufacturing NSERC CREATE Training Program

The Net Zero in Materials and Manufacturing (Net0MM) CREATE training program aims to stimulate interdisciplinary research, training, and mentorship specifically in the areas of energy, materials, and manufacturing needed to achieve net zero. Students will gain specific training in 1) research to support the industrial transition to net zero 2) tools for assessing the total life cycle potential of specific technologies and 3) entrepreneurial skills that can accelerate the transition of product to market. These will be combined with professional skills training in communication, program management and mentorship. Trainees will also gain an understanding of climate justice, recognizing that transitioning to net zero risks creating or amplifying economic and social disparities. Combined, these provide an internationally unique training program. A key aspect of our program is the internship commitment provided by our collaborating industrial partners. These partners span the spectrum of materials, manufacturing and energy, including multinationals and SMEs.