Wired for Wind Workshop and Tour
On May 4th, fourth through twelfth graders and their parents from Boone, Story, Marshall and Hardin counties can learn about STEM skills when they design wind turbines and tour the BECON Biomass Energy Conservation Facility in Nevada. 4-H'ers are encouraged to invite a friend to participate with them.
This experience is part of the PEERS (Partnership for Engineering Educational Resources for Schools) program through the Governor's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scale Up Initiative for which our region received funding. The goal is to provide youth and parents an opportunity to learn about the interesting and rewarding skills and careers in STEM.
To participate, complete the registration form by April 26. Non-4-H youth need to also complete a health form. An email with final details will be sent to registrants prior to the event.
WHO: 4th - 12th graders and parents from Boone, Story, Marshall and Hardin counties
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2013
TIMES:
- 9:00 - 10:00 am Tour at BECON Biomass Energy Facility (1521 West F Avenue, Nevada) - directions at http://www.iowaenergycenter.org/biomass-energy-conversion-becon-facility/ Click on BECON location
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Wind Turbine Workshop (Central Presbyterian Church, 925 5th Street, Nevada) - Parents will need to transport youth to workshop sight after tour
COST: $10/youth, no cost for parents, lunch provided for all
Funded in part by the PEERS STEM Scale Up Initiative
What you will do and learn:
- Discover the power of wind to create energy
- Design and construct a wind turbine
- Learn about the biorefinery process as you tour the BECON Biomass Facility
- Discover skills needed and career opportunities in the energy industry
QUESTIONS: Contact Annette Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach, (515) 432-3882 or annbrown@iastate.edu
