KidWind Educator Workshop - Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin Energy Institute

images of smiling teachers from previous kidwind educator workshops

The Wisconsin Energy Institute and KEEP - Wisconsin's K12 Energy Education Program - are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop back to Milwaukee! Join us at the MSOE's We Energies STEM Education Center and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar with your students!

Workshop Description:

In this fast-paced workshop you will review energy and electricity basics, design and test blades in a wind tunnel, explore related KEEP energy education resources, and preview ready-to-use renewable energy lessons. We'll be hosted by Milwaukee's primiere STEM destination, a 10,000-square-foot Center featuring a flexible technology studio, design and development lab, machine tooling area, and a FIRST Robotics playing field.

Participants will also learn about the Wisconsin KidWind Challenge and gain tips for coaching student teams through the process of designing and constructing small-scale turbines or solar devices. Educators will leave with the resources and confidence to use renewable energy as a lens into hands-on science, technology, and engineering exploration in the classroom. (And you'll get some free gear valued over $170, too!)

Workshop will run from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lunch is provided.

Who should attend: Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12. Workshops are open to formal and non-formal educators.

Registration coming soon!

(Registration is done through the WI K-12 Energy Education Program website.) Number of attendees is limited, so register soon to save your space.

Workshop Cost: $25 - Register by Aug 5 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!

Stipends: Stipends of $150 and over $170 in equipment will be provided to participants.

Teachers work on building blades to test in the wind tunnel during the workshop.

Teachers tour a solar and agriculture site at the UW Madison ag research station.

Teachers tour an operations and maintenance facility for a Wisconsin wind farm and stand next to a spare blade.

Teacher uses solar panels and multimeters while demoing a lesson.

Check out images from previous workshops.

This is one of two Educator Workshops taking place Aug - Oct 2026. Check out the other dates & locations.

Interested in learning more about the KidWind Challenge? Check out the website here.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a barrier free campus and is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by emailing outreach@energy.wisc.edu or calling 608-890-0946. Requests made with less than 3 weeks’ notice will be honored when possible.

Questions? Contact outreach@energy.wisc.edu