Education Events
2026 Wisconsin State KidWind Challenge & Renewable Energy Expo, Saturday, March 7
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities.
Molecular simulations for design of improved electrochemical devices
Join us on March 9 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Jeff Greeley, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UW-Madison.
Sustainable Energy Seminar: Dominique Brossard
Join us on March 23 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Dominique Brossard, Professor of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison.
Abstract/Description is Forthcoming.
March Madness: Battle of the Biofuel Crops
Join the Wisconsin Energy Institute for the second annual March Madness Forward in Energy Forum featuring the “Battle of the Biofuel Crops." Four scientists from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will passionately pitch why their chosen plant is the most fascinating and useful feedstock for producing biofuels and bioproducts.
UW Science Expeditions - Open House Event
On Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, engage with Wisconsin Energy Institute scientists while exploring fun, interactive demonstrations and learning about the work being done to further our transition to clean energy systems. Design and test your own wind turbine blades, conduct an experiment to find out how to make biofuels, explore amazing underground ecosystems, tour a state-of-the-art laboratory, and much more during this open-house event.
Sustainable Energy Seminar: Trey Sato
Join us on April 13 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Trey Sato, Senior Scientist at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison.
Abstract/Description is Forthcoming.