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SUMMARY:WindWinRI Renewable Energy Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day WindWinRI workshop for traditional & non-traditional Middle & High School educators will provide you with the knowledge\, resources\, and mentoring required to effectively bring wind energy concepts into your classroom and work-based learning experiences to your students-field trips. \nCovering the technology\, politics\, and economics of offshore wind\, this grant-funded workshop is led by WindWinRI\, KidWind\, Industry and Higher Education professionals. It will prepare you to begin to introduce basic energy\, engineering\, and environmental concepts\, as well as career information. Or advance to incorporating the rigorous\, industry-led WindWinRI Certificate into your curriculum; including participation in the annual High School & Middle School Wind Turbine Competition and empowering high school students to earn three college credits for ENGR 1020 at CCRI. \nEducators will learn: \n\nRenewable Energy in RI\nElectricity Basics\nHow to Build Wind Turbines\nTurbine Blade Design & Testing\nData Collection & Analysis Tools\nTeam Activities\n\nEducators Will Receive: \n\nWindWise Curriculum\nMS – Firefly Kits (mini-turbines)\nHS – Wind Turbine Kits\nAccess to WhiteBox Software\nOngoing Mentoring & Technical support\n\nDates: Tuesday and Wednesday\, July 21-22\, 2026 8:30- 4:30 PM \nLight breakfast and lunch provided. \nWho is WindWinRI? \nWindWinRI – is a renewable energy Initiative for youth housed at the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce. Developed to introduce educators and youth to the engineering\, environmental\, economic and political aspects of RI’s Offshore Wind Industry\, the initiative introduces educators and students to wind energy and related renewable energy. \nFunded by grants from the RI Department of Labor & Training and the US Department of Education\, the program has partnered since 2017 with industry\, higher education and RI high & middle schools to develop a comprehensive program including: \n\nThe Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition (a qualifying event for KidWind World Challenge). In 2026\, 23 teams and 75 students participated in the 6th Annual event.\nStudent Field Trips: BI Wind Farm by boat\, to college campuses meeting industry & higher education experts and hands-on skill building workshops\nStudents earning the WindWinRI Certificate (including 3 CCRI College Credits)\nEducator Workshops: introductory\, advanced and CCRI adjunct faculty status\nClassroom curriculum\, mentoring\, supplies\, and materials\nIncorporating WindWinRI Certificate in RI CTE Environmental & Engineering pre-engineering programs\n\nSince 2017\, over 50 RI high school students have earned the WindWinRI Certificate. 29 are attending various types of college engineering programs and 7 other college programs. 6 students went directly into related careers including one laying cable for Vineyard Wind.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/windwinri-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:URI Bay Campus\, 15 S Ferry Rd\, Narragansett\, RI\, 02882\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Arizona Clean Energy Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 12th for a FREE virtual clean energy workshop for Arizona educators. This 4-hour workshop will explore the power grid and solar energy through hands-on\, classroom ready activities. We will review energy and electricity basics\, learn to build and test a mini-power grid\, and construct solar powered fountains and other devices. Each attendee will receive a box of materials before the workshop so that you can build and test the materials in real time with our Founder and facilitator\, Mike Arquin. \nThis workshop is best suited for educators working with students in 6-12th grades and is open to any educator teaching in Arizona. \nBig thanks to Invenergy for making this opportunity possible! \nRegistration closes August 27th to allow enough time to ship you the materials.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/arizona-clean-energy-workshop/
LOCATION:Arizona\, AZ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lubbock\, TX Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE training! Join KidWind and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar energy to then teach it in your classroom.  \nKidWind’s professional development program offers hands-on training to teach energy concepts to students in grades 4-12. Through interactive activities\, attendees gain the skills and knowledge needed to integrate clean energy topics into their curriculum. KidWind’s program uses solar panels\, circuitry\, and wind turbines to help educators engage students in learning about clean energy technologies\, the grid\, and workforce development. The training emphasizes real-world applications\, problem-solving\, and STEM skills\, empowering educators to inspire the next generation of innovators. \n\nLight breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nRegistration closes October 19th\, 2026.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/lubbock-tx-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:ESC Region 17 North Conference Center\, 1111 West Loop 289 Access Road\, Lubbock\, TX\, 79416\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western Michigan University KidWind Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this FREE workshop\, we review energy and electricity basics\, design and test blades in a wind tunnel\, explore related energy education resources and curricula. Learn about the Michigan KidWind Challenge and gain tips for coaching student teams through the process of designing and constructing small-scale turbines. The number of attendees is limited\, so register today! \nWho will benefit from this workshop? Grades 3-12 educators who teach alternative energies\, environmental education\, STEM\, and Science Olympiad Coaches. \nCertificates of attendance will be provided upon request. SCHECH’s will be made available as well. \nBring your lunch or there is an onsite short order cafe available with snacks as well.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/western-michigan-university-kidwind-educator-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Western Michigan University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences\, 4601 Campus Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 TTU KidWind Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Tech University Regional KidWind Challenge is a day-long event showcasing wind energy competitions tailored for grades 4th-12th. These teams embark on a year-long journey to conceptualize\, design\, and construct wind turbines\, putting their creations to the test in our wind tunnel. Participants will engage in rigorous device testing\, present their innovative solutions to a discerning panel of judges\, and tackle renewable energy instant challenges head-on. This event serves as a remarkable opportunity for students to collaborate and channel their efforts towards a shared objective. As they actively participate in this competition\, students will not only acquire valuable practical STEM insights but also foster problem-solving skills and cultivate teamwork. Top-performing teams will earn the chance to compete at the World KidWind Challenge in May. \nLight breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch provided. \nRegistration closes on March 1\, 2027.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/ttu-kwc/
LOCATION:ESC Region 17 North Conference Center\, 1111 West Loop 289 Access Road\, Lubbock\, TX\, 79416\, United States
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