K-12 Students
NREL's Education Programs seek to promote science, mathematics, and technology education using renewable energy as the vehicle to capture student interest. Engaging students in science and engineering activities opens the door for both study and career opportunities in these disciplines. Students from traditionally under represented ethnic and gender groups are encouraged to participate from all academic levels.
Elementary
Several educational resources are available for elementary students.
Middle School
DOE National Science Bowl — Middle School
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl — Middle School is a fun, fast-paced academic tournament and hydrogen fuel cell car competition that tests the brainpower of middle school teams on science and math topics.
Junior Solar Sprint-Hydrogen Fuel Cell Competitions
The Junior Solar Sprint/Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Competitions (JSS/HFC) is a classroom-based, hands-on educational program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. JSS-HFC student teams apply math, science, and creativity to construct model solar-powered and hydrogen powered cars and race them in interscholastic competitions hosted within their schools or within their states or regions.
High School
DOE National Science Bowl — High School
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl — High School is a fun, fast-paced academic tournament and hydrogen fuel cell car competition that tests the brainpower of middle school teams on science and math topics.
