BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//KidWind - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kidwind.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KidWind
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240819T233538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T003139Z
UID:10000165-1729710000-1729715400@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. \nThis month’s Spark Session will focus on Energy Justice and feature presentations from the following speakers: \nAlison Knasin\, Lab Manager at Energy Justice Lab. The Energy Justice Lab is a research collaboration between Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania. The Lab’s mission is to explore\, measure\, and improve the equity and justice dimensions of society’s ongoing energy transition. \nRozina Kanchwala\, Executive Director at Eco.Logic & Director of EDICT (Empowering Diverse Climate Talent) Partnership at Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Eco.Logic leverages art and education to build connections and spark environmental action. The Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is building a multiracial\, diverse\, and inclusive community of changemakers working across sectors and disciplines to lead an equitable\, decarbonized\, and resilient energy ecosystem.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-energy-justice/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85883343469
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240822T203434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221015Z
UID:10000170-1732129200-1732132800@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Renewable Energy Waste - Panels & Batteries
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. \nThis month’s Spark Session will focus on Renewable Energy Waste and feature presentations from the following speakers: \nKelly Weger\, Qcells – Kelly Weger is the Senior Director of Sustainability for Qcells\, the number one solar company in the U.S. She is a Registered Architect\, LEED Accredited Professional\, Certified Energy Auditor\, and author of a planet-friendly cookbook. Prior to joining Qcells\, she spent 10 years providing sustainability consulting and training for over 200 manufacturers\, across multiple industries\, and has spent 7 years appointed to the Indiana Recycling Market Development Board. \nMaria Jensen\, Recycling Electronics for Climate Action – Maria Jensen started her career in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the electronic waste recycling industry\, after receiving a Masters in Global Health from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and publishing research related to mercury contamination from electronic waste in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Today she is Co-Director of Recycling Electronics for Climate Action\, an electronic waste recycling industry association and advocacy organization based in Minnesota.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-november-renewable-energy-waste/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81593833988
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240822T203744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T231415Z
UID:10000171-1734548400-1734552000@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Solar on Schools
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. \nThis month’s Spark Session will focus on Solar on Schools and feature presentations from the following speakers: \nBob Rice\, Hamilton Southeastern Schools – Bob Rice is the Energy Management Director and Indoor Air Quality Coordinator for Hamilton Southeastern Schools in Fishers\, Indiana. He has a proven track record in the education and energy sectors with expertise in Operations Management\, Sustainability\, Energy Management/Efficiency\, Energy Policy\, and Science Education. Bob brings a unique blend of technical and educational knowledge to his work. He holds a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Secondary Science Education from Indiana University Kokomo and a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Production and Operations Management from Tri-State University. Bob’s strong background in both business and education enables him to drive impactful energy initiatives while fostering sustainability and operational efficiency in educational settings. \nKristen Keim\, Generation 180 – Kristen brings her passions and experiences as a 7th grade science teacher and nonprofit leader to work towards a vision of a more equitable\, healthier\, and sustainable K-12 school system for all. Beginning her career as a public school teacher in a disadvantaged community\, she gained an appreciation for the impact the built environment has on students. Wishing to have a larger impact on the larger K-12 system\, she began her nonprofit work at the Center for Green Schools at USGBC where she worked to communicate and provide resources on implementing whole school sustainability practices to school leaders. After four years of refining her communication and facilitation skills in the nonprofit sector\, Kristen joined Generation180 to inspire and equip school leaders in taking action on clean energy in their district. She enjoys working with passionate individuals and spending her time outdoors with her two dogs.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-december-solar-on-schools/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83509837072
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240814T194945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T202354Z
UID:10000148-1737572400-1737576000@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Agrivoltaics
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. This month\, Jordan Macknick and the InSPIRE team at NREL will be presenting on Agrivoltaics! You can learn more about their work here. \nAbout our speaker! Jordan Macknick – Principal Investigator: InSPIRE\, Lead Energy-Water-Land Analyst\nJordan Macknick is a Distinguished Member of the Research Staff and the Lead Energy-Water-Land Analyst for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Over the past 15 years at NREL\, his research has addressed the environmental impacts of energy technologies\, while seeking opportunities for energy\, economic\, and ecological synergies. Since 2015\, he has served as the Principal Investigator of the InSPIRE (Innovative Solar Practices Integrated with Rural Economies and Ecosystems) project\, the United States’ largest\, longest-running\, and most comprehensive agrivoltaics research project\, with 24 active agrivoltaic field sites located across the country. He serves as the Co-Chair of the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme’s Agrivoltaics Action Group\, helping to unify agrivoltaics research across countries. In 2024 he chaired and hosted at NREL the Agrivoltaics World Conference 2024\, the world’s largest agrivoltaics research conference. Beyond work in the agrivoltaics space\, he also serves as the Topic Area Lead for Data\, Modeling\, and Analysis for the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI)\, a U.S. Department of Energy initiative addressing innovative water treatment technologies and solutions for distributed applications and communities.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-january-agrivoltaics/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88360376093
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240814T195735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T223005Z
UID:10000150-1740596400-1740600000@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Microgrids
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. This month’s Spark Session will be on Microgrids. \nMicrogrids meet macro-knowledge in this Spark Session with Dr. Daisy Huang\, microgrid expert and researcher with the University of Alaska Fairbanks! \n  \nAbout Our Speaker \nDaisy Huang is an associate professor of energy at UAF\, working on the forefront of renewable energy research in the challenging Arctic environment. Living in a dry cabin in a city with extreme heating requirements and one of the highest energy costs in the world has made Huang keenly aware of the need to use technology to increase energy efficiency and develop local renewable energy sources. This led her to earn her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UAF in 2013. \nHuang completed her B.S. in mechanical engineering at University of California\, Berkeley and M.S. in mechanical engineering at Santa Clara University. Prior to her Ph.D. studies\, she spent seven years designing mechanical components for the semiconductor and power control industries in the Silicon Valley. She also has broad experience in materials selection and design-for-manufacture criteria. \nOutside of work\, Huang enjoys skiing\, hiking\, backpacking\, gardening\, cooking\, eating\, reading and hanging out with her retired sled dogs. \n\nTeachers are eligible for 1 contact hour of professional development credit upon request after completion of this webinar. Those wishing to receive contact hours must attend the entirety of the webinar\, and we ask that they have their camera on if possible. Please email Sarah at Sarah@KidWind.org after completion of the webinar if you would like to request a certificate of contact hours completed.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-february-microgrids/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86059022082
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240814T200327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T231455Z
UID:10000152-1743015600-1743019200@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Renewable Energy Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. \nThis month we are joined by Erin Twamley\, Dr. Maggie Teliska\, and Chelsea Abner\, who will lead a panel on the Renewable Energy Workforce – focusing on women in the renewable energy field in honor of Women’s History Month! \nErin Twamley – STEM Superheroes \nErin Twamley is an award-winning nonfiction children’s book author\, educator (M.Ed.)\, and passionate STEMinist. She is the founder and creator of STEM Superheroes\, an initiative dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls by showcasing real-life women in STEM careers. Through her work\, Erin seeks to spark curiosity\, build confidence\, and encourage kids to envision themselves in STEM roles\, all while promoting a sustainable planet. \nWith a focus on storytelling\, Erin introduces young audiences to the vibrant careers\, challenges\, and superpowers of women making a difference in STEM. One of her latest books\, Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers\, shines a spotlight on women leading the way in energy industries. Upcoming projects will feature groundbreaking women in construction\, further expanding her mission to amplify the voices of women in STEM. \nErin shares her passion through interactive author visits\, STEM workshops\, and collaborations with organizations like Girl Scouts. A world traveler and global educator\, Erin has lived on three continents and continues to inspire audiences worldwide to dream big\, think sustainably\, and see themselves as the problem-solvers of tomorrow. \nMaggie Teliska – Manager\, Technical Services\, Operations and Maintenance\, Enel Green Power\, Battery Scientist \nDr. Maggie Teliska grew up in upstate NY and enjoyed high school math and science classes. Upon graduation\, she traveled to Boston to attend Boston College and majored in chemistry. After working a few years in Washington D.C.\, she returned to school at The George Washington University to further her studies and was awarded a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. \nMaggie sits on the Women’s Energy Network Global Chapter board as Programs Director. In addition\, she has authored and published several peer-reviewed articles in the power sources field\, including as an ongoing contributor to the Axios Expert Voice series\, an online news outlet. She is featured as a STEM Energy Superhero in the children’s book “Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers\,” released in July 2022. \nMaggie has worked for 20 years designing and deploying power sources\, including batteries and fuel cells\, for the US Navy and private manufacturers. Currently\, she leads the battery energy storage systems technical services group at Enel Green Power. This role involves managing the technical information and problem-solving for large-scale batteries. The batteries will store the energy we generate from wind turbines and solar panels for use when the electric grid experiences a lot of demand\, such as air conditioning\, electric car charging\, etc. In addition\, the batteries can help make our aging electric grid more resilient by providing seamless power when needed so that when you flip a switch\, the lights will turn on. \nMaggie lives in Charleston SC with her husband and cat. She enjoys writing\, competing in fiction contests\, crafting\, and spending time with friends. \nChelsea Abner – Wind Farm Facility Manager in New Mexico and Former Teacher \n\nTeachers are eligible for 1 contact hour of professional development credit upon request after completion of this webinar. Those wishing to receive contact hours must attend the entirety of the webinar\, and we ask that they have their camera on if possible. Please email Sarah at Sarah@KidWind.org after completion of the webinar if you would like to request a certificate of contact hours completed.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-march-reworkforce/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86870000956
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20240814T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144845Z
UID:10000154-1745434800-1745438400@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Spark Sessions: Energy Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers\, educators\, and students are all invited to join. This month\, we will hear about energy optimization from Chris Torline from Trane. Chris will be talking about advanced energy optimization strategies for buildings and his work with schools using thermal storage\, AI\, and data analytics. \nAbout Chris Torline: \nWith a 25-year career dedicated to analyzing and optimizing building systems for performance\, energy efficiency\, and sustainability\, Chris is a seasoned expert in his field.  \nIn his role as an Educational Programs Engineer\, Chris collaborates with schools\, colleges\, and universities to integrate technology into inspirational teaching methods. He champions work-based and project-based learning opportunities\, believing that real and relevant projects can transform student anxiety and disconnection into a visionary and fulfilling future. \nChris’s greatest passion lies in helping others realize their potential to create new realities for themselves. By teaching the skills of creating from the inside out\, he inspires individuals to envision and achieve a life better than they ever imagined. \n\nTeachers are eligible for 1 contact hour of professional development credit upon request after completion of this webinar. Those wishing to receive contact hours must attend the entirety of the webinar\, and we ask that they have their camera on if possible. Please email Sarah at Sarah@KidWind.org after completion of the webinar if you would like to request a certificate of contact hours completed.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/spark-sessions-april-energyoptimization/
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87244277149
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20250725T145053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T145053Z
UID:10000299-1750924800-1751389200@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Test Free Event v2
DESCRIPTION:Sed ut perspiciatis\, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium\, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa\, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt\, explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem\, quia voluptas sit\, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit\, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos\, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt\, neque porro quisquam est\, qui dolorem ipsum\, quia dolor sit amet consectetur adipisci[ng] velit\, sed quia non numquam [do] eius modi tempora inci[di]dunt\, ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam\, quis nostrum[d] exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam\, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? [D]Quis autem vel eum i[r]ure reprehenderit\, qui in ea voluptate velit esse\, quam nihil molestiae consequatur\, vel illum\, qui dolorem eum fugiat\, quo voluptas nulla pariatur? \n[33] At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus\, qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti\, quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint\, obcaecati cupiditate non provident\, similique sunt in culpa\, qui officia deserunt mollitia animi\, id est laborum et dolorum fuga. Et harum quidem reru[d]um facilis est e[r]t expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore\, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio\, cumque nihil impedit\, quo minus id\, quod maxime placeat facere possimus\, omnis voluptas assumenda est\, omnis dolor repellend[a]us. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet\, ut et voluptates repudiandae sint et molestiae non recusandae. Itaque earum rerum hic tenetur a sapiente delectus\, ut aut reiciendis voluptatibus maiores alias consequatur aut perferendis doloribus asperiores repellat.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/test-free-event-v2/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 2nd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
GEO:44.9728146;-93.2719488
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minneapolis Convention Center 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2nd Avenue South:geo:-93.2719488,44.9728146
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080344
CREATED:20250623T155315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T144605Z
UID:10000296-1750924800-1751389200@kidwind.org
SUMMARY:Test Free Event v2
DESCRIPTION:Sed ut perspiciatis\, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium\, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa\, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt\, explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem\, quia voluptas sit\, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit\, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos\, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt\, neque porro quisquam est\, qui dolorem ipsum\, quia dolor sit amet consectetur adipisci[ng] velit\, sed quia non numquam [do] eius modi tempora inci[di]dunt\, ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam\, quis nostrum[d] exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam\, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? [D]Quis autem vel eum i[r]ure reprehenderit\, qui in ea voluptate velit esse\, quam nihil molestiae consequatur\, vel illum\, qui dolorem eum fugiat\, quo voluptas nulla pariatur? \n[33] At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus\, qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti\, quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint\, obcaecati cupiditate non provident\, similique sunt in culpa\, qui officia deserunt mollitia animi\, id est laborum et dolorum fuga. Et harum quidem reru[d]um facilis est e[r]t expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore\, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio\, cumque nihil impedit\, quo minus id\, quod maxime placeat facere possimus\, omnis voluptas assumenda est\, omnis dolor repellend[a]us. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet\, ut et voluptates repudiandae sint et molestiae non recusandae. Itaque earum rerum hic tenetur a sapiente delectus\, ut aut reiciendis voluptatibus maiores alias consequatur aut perferendis doloribus asperiores repellat.
URL:https://kidwind.org/event/test-free-event/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 2nd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spark Sessions,Webinars
GEO:44.9728146;-93.2719488
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minneapolis Convention Center 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2nd Avenue South:geo:-93.2719488,44.9728146
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR