We would like to invite you to a unique event at the Philadelphia Navy Yard dedicated to solar and energy storage education. This one-day event will allow you to engage with your peers through intensive, discussion-based round-tables on topics that matter to you, your students, and your program. This event will give you the oppertunity to network with other solar and energy storage college-level educators in the region and to share resources, best practices, and experiences across all levels of education.
Near-by Hotel:
The Courtyard Marriott is located at the Navy Yard a short walk from the event location.
Address: 1001 Intrepid Ave Philadelphia, PA 19112
Phone Number: 1-215-644-9200
Agenda:
10:00 AM Opening remarks
10:30 AM First breakout session
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Facilitator reports on discussions. Open Q&A
1:15 PM Explanation of how next breakout session is
going to work
1:30 PM Second breakout session starts
2:45 PM Break
3:00 PM Facilitator reports on discussions. Open Q&A
3:45 PM Final comments
4:00 PM Adjourn
Tentative topics for the first breakout session:
- Modernization of Methods: Moving what’s new in industry into the classroom
- Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: What does a hired student look like?
- Grants and Contests in Solar Education: From the Solar Decathlon to the Green Energy Challenge
- Health of Your Program: Marketing, recruitment, partnerships, and student success
Second breakout session topics will be decided by you!
Who Should Attend:
Instructors, faculty members, administrators, and program coordinators working with solar or energy storage topics!
