Education Programs News
Below are news stories involving NREL Education Programs.
April 22, 2013
Middle School Students Compete in Second Annual Pennsylvania KidWind Challenge 
The Pennsylvania KidWind Challenge, sponsored in part by the Wind Powering America initiative and administered by Penn State, allowed students to apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to create turbine designs.
April 18, 2013
NREL to Showcase Renewable Electricity Generation Systems and Advanced Vehicles at Denver Earth Day Fair
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory will showcase two mobile renewable electricity generation systems and three advanced vehicles--a Toyota Highlander fuel cell electric vehicle, a plug-in Toyota Prius hybrid electric vehicle, and a Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle--at the Denver Earth Day Fair on April 22.
April 17, 2013
Denver Post Names NREL as a Top Work Place
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been recognized by the Denver Post as a “2013 Top Work Place.” NREL is one of only 15 large Denver-area employers selected this year.
April 11, 2013
DOE Announces Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition Teams
The elite educational programs have committed to formulating an interdisciplinary team, integrating the three principal competition contests into students' coursework and senior design projects.
April 11, 2013
DOE and NREL Announce Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition Teams
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are pleased to announce the teams selected to take part in the inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind Competition.
April 8, 2013
Senator Introduces Legislation to Fund Nebraska Wind for Schools Project
Nebraska Senator Ken Haar introduced a bill that would appropriate $50,000 annually in fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15 to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for the Nebraska Wind Applications Center in Lincoln.
March 29, 2013
Wind for Schools Project Enters 2013 with 124 Turbine Installations
NREL recently hosted the Sixth Annual Wind for Schools Summit with 46 attendees to to discuss ways to improve the Wind for Schools network and increase the program's overall impact.
March 22, 2013
DOE Kicks Off Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently issued a request for proposals to participate in DOE's inaugural National Collegiate Wind Competition.
March 14, 2013
Wind Applications Center Valuable Resource for Wind for Schools Partners
Wind Applications Center Director Jerry Hudgins discusses the Nebraska-based center's successes and challenges.
February 28, 2013
Wind for Schools Program Impacting Nation's Renewable Energy Future
Program Consultant Dan McGuire talks about the projects in the Nebraska Wind for Schools Program, the goals of the program, and the importance of Wind for Schools programs for Nebraska and the nation.
February 25, 2013
Last Call: Illinois Wind for Schools Program Accepting Applications
Three to five middle and/or high schools are selected each academic year as Illinois Wind for Schools program partners for intensive support through on-site teacher training and classroom resources.
February 25, 2013
Last Call for Submissions: NREL Student Design Contest for Fuel Cell Vehicle Decals
NREL is hosting a contest for students to design graphic decals for use on three fuel cell hybrid advanced vehicles. Students enrolled in a graphic design program at a university, community college, or technical school in the Denver Metro area are invited to participate. The submission deadline is March 1, 2012.
February 11, 2013
Fresh Faces Abundant at Colorado Science Bowl
Lakewood High School scores dramatic victory in final round of Colorado Science Bowl to secure trip to challenge for national title.
January 30, 2013
NREL Seeks Leaders for National Executive Energy Academy
Applications are currently being accepted for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) 2013 Executive Energy Leadership Academy. NREL's Executive Energy Leadership Academy, also known as Energy Execs, is a leadership program for non-technical decision-makers throughout the country to learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, analytical tools and financing. Leaders in government, communities, non-profits and the private sector are eligible.
January 29, 2013
Wind for Schools Project Gains Traction in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one area where the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Powering America Wind for Schools project is seeing big impact thanks to several projects including Northwestern High School.
January 29, 2013
Kansas State University Videos Explore Wind Energy
The video, "Students Learn that Speed Doesn't Always Equal Power" documents how wind turbines produce energy. "The Power Behind Wind Farms" explains how fast wind turbine blades can spin and what's inside of those turbines
January 28, 2013
Wind for Schools Project Enters 2013 with 124 Turbine Installations and Lessons to Share: A Wind Powering America Success Story
Forty-six attendees representing the 11 official Wind for Schools states and various stakeholders met to discuss ways to further improve the Wind for Schools network in the established states and to increase the overall impact of the program.
January 26, 2013
Lakewood High School Wins Colorado Science Bowl
Students from Lakewood High School Team 1 won the Colorado High School Science Bowl today. They will go on to the 23rd National Science Bowl in Washington D.C., Apr. 25-29, where they will compete for the national title against more than 400 students from 70 high schools.
January 11, 2013
Solar Decathlon Heads to California for 2013 Event
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will be held outside of Washington, D.C. This fall, 20 collegiate teams will head to the Orange Country Great Park in Irvine, Calif., to compete in this award-winning showcase of energy-efficient and solar-powered houses.
January 10, 2013
NREL and Stanford Team up on Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells
It may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions of solar cells, thanks to a partnership between Stanford University and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
January 8, 2013
U.S. Department of Energy, Wind Program Initiates Inaugural National Collegiate Wind Competition
The National Collegiate Wind Competition is a forum for undergraduate college students of multiple disciplines to investigate innovative wind energy concepts; gain experience designing, building, and testing a wind turbine to perform according to a customized market data-derived business plan; and increase their knowledge of wind industry barriers. Successful teams will gain and then demonstrate knowledge of technology, finance, accounting, management, and marketing, providing lifelong technical and business skills.
