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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 Center and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar with your students!
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 premiere STEM destination, the We Energies STEM Center at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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.
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.
Register through the WI K-12 Energy Education Program website. Number of attendees is limited, so register soon to save your space.
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.
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Questions? Contact outreach@energy.wisc.edu
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.