Meet us in the exhibit hall to learn about the latest energy research developments and new educational resources from GLBRC & WEI! Check out our GLBRC/WEI supported sessions below to learn about resources and effective strategies for teaching sustainable energy topics in your classes.

Event requires registration.

Presentation: Sustainable Energy: Engaging Students with Current Science and Engineering Opportunities and Challenges

Date: April 21, 2016 3:00pm

Location: Fermi Room

Learn about current sustainable energy research and discoveries, get NGSS-aligned classroom materials for your students, and explore related summer professional development opportunities at UW-Madison.

Presenters: Leith Nye, Education and Outreach Specialist, WEI & GLBRC & John Greenler, Director of Education and Outreach, WEI & GLBRC

 

Presentation: Skills AND Content: Strategies for a Harmonious Partnership

Date: April 22, 2016 8:00am

Location: Rock Room

Gain practical strategies to integrate learning of science skills and content through three dimensional chemistry units organized around contemporary energy research problems.

Presenter: Leah Williams, 2014 & 2015 RET Participant

 

Presentation: Incorporating Current Scientific Research into a Life Science Classroom

Date: April 22, 2016 2:00pm

Location: Isotope Room

This presentation introduces a unit where students collect insect biodiversity data from various habitats to determine which will provide the most ecosystem services.

Presenter: Maura Mullen, 2015 RET Participant