Scheduled for May 2025, this 2-week educational and cultural study program is a special opportunity to learn about the energy transition. The program will offer an immersive experience focused on the significant role of Argentina’s energy industry as it relates to the nation's economy. In addition to Argentina's ambitious goals in its shift toward renewable energy, students will learn more about the country's approach to sustainability, guiding policies and economic implications. The trip is designed to provide students with close-up look at Argentina’s energy landscape and the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to sustainable energy sources while meeting current energy needs. Students will engage in experiential learning through site visits, hands-on projects, and interactions with local students and industry experts. Additionally, students will interact with local university students studying similar issues related to Argentina's energy transition.

This program is open to undergraduate students with a background or noted interest in environmental studies, energy policy, business, engineering, renewable energy and related fields. Students must have a valid passport. Applicants will have to provide brief personal statements describing their interest in this excursion, how their experiences and studies have helped prepare them for this trip, and learning objectives during the program.

International Education Scholarship: The International Education Scholarship (IES) is used as financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate UH students to participate in an approved learning abroad program. Students can apply for the IES on UH's CoogsAbroad Portal. This includes student and program information, uploading the IES essay requirement, and requesting a letter of recommendation digitally through the IES online application.

Learn more about the International Education Scholarship

Credit Hours

Students eligible for 3.0 credit hours

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  Mim Rahimi, Ph.D.

  Faculty Director
  Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston

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  Mim Rahimi, Ph.D.

  Faculty Director
  Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston

  Mim Rahimi is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at the Cullen College of Engineering of the University of Houston (UH). Before joining UH, Mim was a postdoctoral associate at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 2018 and 2021 under the supervision of Prof. Alan Hatton. Mim obtained his Ph.D. in chemical engineering (2014-2017) from Pennsylvania State University, working with Prof. Bruce Logan. Mim holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering (2009-2014) from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. Fun fact: Mim is a big fan of sports. He was a former member of the Penn State Handball team, competing in the U.S. National Championship. He is also a registered soccer referee, officiated more than 50 games at different levels. Mim also enjoys photography and cinematography in his spare time.

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  Deidra Perry, Ed.D.

  Staff Director & Organizer
  Executive Director of Educational Programs, UH Energy

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  Virginia Snodgrass Rangel Ph.D.

  Co-organizer
  Associate Professor - Specialization Lead, K-12 Professional Leadership Ed.D. Program, College of Education, University of Houston

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