NYPA-supported program
Power-system workforce training
Coursework, simulation labs, industry seminars, and internships connect power engineering with professional practice.
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Connecting research
with practice.
Workforce training, battery education, professional activities, and news from the group.
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Workforce training for power systems and energy storage
NSF Energy Storage Engine
Energy-storage workforce development
Training and regional education pathways help build the energy-storage workforce in Upstate New York.
Explore Engine training →Professional mini-courses & labs
Battery systems and BMS
Introduction to Battery Systems, Battery Management System Design, and practical BMS laboratory activities.
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NSF Energy Storage Engine fellowship
Power and Energy Storage Technical Fellow
Connecting research and industry.
Ziang “John” Zhang serves as a Power and Energy Storage Technical Fellow with the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York. His fellowship connects academic expertise and industry partners around stationary energy storage and grid integration.
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Workshops & Events
Battery Week 2026 · November 5
2026 Battery Safety Symposium
The third Battery Safety Symposium brought researchers, industry specialists, and policymakers to Binghamton University to discuss battery safety standards, technology, and field experience.
Ziang “John” Zhang served as symposium host and industry-panel moderator.
WIVT/WBGH report via AOL · Nov. 6 ↗WBNG Battery Week preview · Oct. 30 ↗
Battery safety
Explore the 2026 symposium program, local reporting, and industry discussion.
2026 Battery Safety Symposium →IEEE power & energy seminars
Industry speakers from NYPA, NYISO, NYSEG, and AVANGRID share their work with students.
Browse the seminar series →Symposiums & visits
Technology events, university lab tours, and demonstrations connect the group with the wider engineering community.
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News & announcements
Battery Week 2026 · In the news
2026 Battery Safety Symposium draws local news coverage
The November 5 Battery Safety Symposium at Binghamton University brought researchers and industry professionals together during Battery Week 2026. Ziang “John” Zhang served as symposium host and industry-panel moderator. Local coverage highlighted battery safety, education, and energy-storage applications.
WIVT/WBGH report via AOL · Nov. 6 ↗WBNG Battery Week preview · Oct. 30 ↗
DOE · Energy storage
RESPECT advances long-duration energy storage
A $5 million DOE-supported project will develop a storage demonstration for critical facilities at Binghamton.
University story ↗Research funding · Archive
Exploring stability as renewable generation grows
Binghamton reported a $1.2 million NSF award for research on power-grid stability with growing renewable generation.
University storyHybrid solar · Archive
New approaches to solar integration
Binghamton announced selection for $2.6 million in DOE support, including a planned hybrid photovoltaic plant demonstration.
University story