Sustainable Energy Pre-college Program 

Biogas Truck


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.  Apply now!  

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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”

DTE Energy FoundationSponsored in part by the DTE Energy Foundation