Sustainable Energy Pre-College Program

Sustainable Energy Pre-college Program 

Get Energized!!

The program will provide hands-on educational experiences including exhibits, laboratory, and classroom activities for pre-college students, preparing them for advanced 21st century energy technologies, as well as a fun-day field trip. You must complete and mail your application, essay, a copy of your recent report card, and two letters of recommentation on or before June 5, 2012. Program fee of $150. Apply now!  

 

Sessions:

• Session 1: July 16-20, 2012
• 9th and 10th Graders
  (Must have completed 8th grade by June)
• Session 2: 23-27, 2012
• 11th and 12th Graders
  (Must have completed 10th grade by June)

 

Students will have fun exploring: How biogas is produced and utilized. How nuclear power is produced. How fuel cells work. How fuel cells can be used to power homes, cars and buses. How to build a fuel cell car and wind turbine from a kit. How solar, hydro and wind power can be used.

Classes to Include: “The Importance of Sustainable Energy” “Biogas Generation and Utilization” “Nuclear Energy” “Biofuels” “Geo-Hydro Energy” “Energy Conservation” “Fuel Cells/Hydrogen Safety” “How to Build a Fuel Cell Car” “Solar and Wind Energy” “Stirling Engines” “Lithium-Ion Batteries”

Sponsored in part by the DTE Energy Foundation and the National Science Foundation (NSF)