Current or Recently Finished Projects
Current Projects
MnTAP is in the process of accepting project applications for 2021. The projects will be at different companies and in a variety of industries. When selected, projects will be listed below wth detailed descriptions linked in PDF format.
If you are interested in hosting an intern in summer 2021, Apply Now or contact Matt Domski at 612 – 624 – 5119 to start the process!
Recently Finished
Recently Finished 2020 Intern Projects
In 2019, MnTAP supported 21 projects in locations around the state. The projects were at different companies and in a variety of industries. Selected projects are listed below and have detailed descriptions linked in PDF format.
- Abbott, Little Canada, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and waste reduction at a medical device manufacturer.
- Albert Lea Wastewater Treatment Plant Albert Lea, MN – Lead a project to optimize nutrient removal in wastewater.
- August Schell, New Ulm, MN – Lead a project focused on process efficiency and wastewater loading reduction at a Minnesota brewing facility.
- Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Owatonna, MN – Lead a project to reduce metal scrap waste and improve energy efficiency.
- LCCMR Project 1 – Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, MN – Lead a project to optimize nutrient removal in wastewater treatment ponds.
- LCCMR Project 2- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, MN – Lead a project to optimize nutrient removal in wastewater treatment ponds.
- Lifecore Biomedical, Chaska, MN – Lead a water conservation project at a medical device manufacturer.
- Minnesota Department of Administration – Facilities Management Division, Saint Paul, MN – Lead a water conservation and energy efficiency project at the State Capitol Complex.
- Minnesota Specialty Yeast, Hutchinson, MN – Lead a project to improve water efficiency and reduce nutrient wastewater loading.
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on analyzing industrial water conservation data to make recommendations for high value projects with replication potential across industries.
- Old Dutch Foods, Roseville, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation at a local food processor.
- Otsego Wastewater Treatment Plant, Otsego, MN – Lead a project to optimize nutrient removal in wastewater.
- Pearson’s Candy Company, Saint Paul, MN – Lead a project in energy efficiency and lean process optimization at a candy making facility.
- Post Consumer Brands, Northfield, MN – Lead a project focused on energy and steam efficiency at a cereal making facility.
- Rust-Oleum, Brooklyn Park, MN – Lead a project focused on industrial cleaning alternatives at a coating manufacturer.
- Sappi, Cloquet, MN – Lead a project focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing waste at a pulp and paper mill.
- St. Croix Forge, Forest Lake, MN – Lead a project focused on process efficiency and scrap rate reduction at a Minnesota horseshoe forging facility.
- University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on targeted energy reduction strategies to reduce electrical, steam, and chilled water use and optimize control of energy consuming equipment automation systems.