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Virtual Presentaton

KidWind is a nonprofit organization that helps teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology and implications of a world powered by renewable energy. We will learn more about the KidWind mission and approach to developing interest among students. Presenters will tell us about the KidWind energy curriculum and the role of wind and solar energy project competitions. They will describe the roles of coaches and other volunteers. Audience members are encouraged to contribute ideas to support and improve the program.


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  • Date: 08 Mar 2022
  • Time: 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • United States
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  • Starts 14 February 2022 04:50 PM
  • Ends 08 March 2022 05:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Allison Bender Allison Bender of UW–Madison, Wisconsin Energy Institute

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Kidwind

Biography:

Allison Bender joined the Wisconsin Energy Institute in 2018 as Outreach and Events Coordinator. She has a background in environmental education and has worked as a naturalist in state parks across Wisconsin and Minnesota. After completing a B.A. in environmental studies at St. Olaf College in 2017, she served as an AmeriCorps Member in the Minnesota GreenCorps program conducting watershed outreach and education at Whitewater State Park in Minnesota’s Driftless Region and state-wide. At WEI, Allison coordinates a wide variety of educational programming and works with scientists and researchers to translate their work into hands-on activities, lessons, and events for learners of all ages.

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Address:Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Dick Anderson Dick Anderson of KidWind

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KidWind

Biography:

Dick Anderson is the Wisconsin KidWind advisor. He connects with educators across the state to support instruction in wind energy and co-leads educator workshops.  He helps organize the annual Wisconsin KidWind Challenge. The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) awarded Dick Anderson “2020 Energy Educator of the Year” for his dedication to the Wisconsin KidWind Challenge. Prior to his work with KidWind, Anderson was a technical education teacher at the Darlington Wisconsin School District for several decades. He started teaching his high school students about energy in Power Mechanics in 1972.





Agenda

6:00 PM Announcements and introductions

6:10 PM Presentation by Kidwind Presenters

6:55 PM Questions and Discussion

7:30 PM Adjourn