Teaching Renewable Energy Technology: Lessons, Activities, and Strategies

Participants will be provided an overview of renewable energy technology; sample lessons, materials, and curriculum activities; and a 4-semester curriculum guide for renewable energy technology. This hands-on pre-conference session will also provide participants with an opportunity to complete design challenges, experiment with fuel pellets, and design a wind-powered demonstration device.

Presenters: Mike Daugherty and Vinson Carter

Basic Grant Writing

This workshop is designed to introduce professionals in technology and engineering education to the basics of grant writing for all levels of funding at local, state, and national levels. The workshop will provide the essential information on how to get started writing grants, resources on how to find funding, and how to manage a grant once funded. The workshop will include lecture, hands-on activities, multimedia, and guest speakers.

Presenters: Aaron C. Clark, Jeremy V. Ernst, and Ted Branoff from North Carolina State University