This hands-on academy offers five days of hands-on installation practice with photovoltaic (solar electric) systems at Solar Energy International’s world-class PV Lab training facility in Paonia, Colorado. Participants will install, teardown, dissect, and reinstall multiple types of grid-direct PV systems. The academy will focus on safe installation and commissioning procedures, and techniques for teaching PV in the classroom.
The CERET Train the Trainer Academies have been funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (DUE #0903293) to provide professional development for the next generation of renewable energy two-year college and high school educators. The academies are administered through a partnership between Madison Area Technical College, Solar Energy International, and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. These academies will give educators from across the nation authentic hands-on renewable energy experiences taught by veteran industry installers and experts. Academy participants will share classroom strategies, instructional materials, and best practices for teaching renewable energy technology in the high school and two-year college settings.
Current high school and two-year college science and technology instructors from across the U.S. are invited to apply. Instructors who are selected to participate will receive a stipend to cover travel expenses, meals, and tuition costs associated with the Academy. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive one graduate credit issued by the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Additional details, informational flyers, and application forms are available on the CERET Web Site.
Send your application and a letter of recommendation by March 1, 2010 as directed on the CERET website and application forms. (Please note that late or incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.) Questions not answered on the CERET website may be directed to Ken Walz at kwalz@matcmadison.edu
The CERET Train the Trainer Academies have been funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (DUE #0903293) to provide professional development for the next generation of renewable energy two-year college and high school educators. The academies are administered through a partnership between Madison Area Technical College, Solar Energy International, and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. These academies will give educators from across the nation authentic hands-on renewable energy experiences taught by veteran industry installers and experts. Academy participants will share classroom strategies, instructional materials, and best practices for teaching renewable energy technology in the high school and two-year college settings.
Current high school and two-year college science and technology instructors from across the U.S. are invited to apply. Instructors who are selected to participate will receive a stipend to cover travel expenses, meals, and tuition costs associated with the Academy. Upon completion of all requirements, participants will receive one graduate credit issued by the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Additional details, informational flyers, and application forms are available on the CERET Web Site.
Send your application and a letter of recommendation by March 1, 2010 as directed on the CERET website and application forms. (Please note that late or incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.) Questions not answered on the CERET website may be directed to Ken Walz at kwalz@matcmadison.edu
