Kettering U Offers Sustainable Energy Pre-College Program For HS Students
Students in ninth through 12th grades have the opportunity to 'Get Energized!' and gain knowledge in one of the fastest growing industries in the country during a Sustainable Energy Pre-College Program in June at Kettering University in Flint.
The program will have two sessions. The first, for 9th and 10th grade students (must have completed eighth grade by June), will be June 13-17. The second, for 11th and 12th grade students (must have completed 10th grade by June), will be June 20-24.
Students in the program will learn how biogas and nuclear power are produced, how fuel cells work and can be used to power homes, cars and buses, how to build a fuel cell car and wind turbine from a kit and how solar, hydro and wind power can be used.
The class list for the program includes The Importance of Sustainable Energy; Biogas Generation and Utilization; Nuclear Energy; Biofuels; Geo-Hydro Energy; Energy Conservation; Fuel Cells/Hydrogen Safety; How to Build a Fuel Cell Car; Solar and Wind Energy; Stirling Engines; Lithium-Ion Batteries. Students will get hands-on experience in Kettering's labs, will go on a field trip and will be taught by the university's faculty and staff.
To apply, students must complete an application found at www.kettering.edu/futurestudents/precollege/docs/SustainableApplication.pdf.
They also must submit two letters of recommendation (from math or science teachers) and pay the program fee of $150. Students also must have transportation to and from Kettering University each day. The application deadline is Friday, June 3.
