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Wind For Schools Kelsey Morales
Northern Arizona University
Mentors: Allison Kipple&
Karin Wadsack
NASA Space Grant SymposiumApril 21, 2012
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The Importance of Wind Energy
Renewable resource
“Green” energy
Clean energy
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Wind For Schools Program
Originated in 2005 by Wind Powering America and the National Renewable Energy Lab
Project Goals:◦ -Install small wind turbines ◦ -Introduce teachers and students to wind energy
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Wind For Schools at NAU
In November of 2011 WFS installed our first Skystream turbine at NAU
Approval for another Skystream at the HRM building
Bike Generator Project
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WFS Activities McGyver
Blade Design
Anemometers
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McGyver Activity
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Kinsey IntersessionWorked with WACBAT freshman
Prep work
8 day afterschool program
Challenges
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WFS Regional Conference2 day conference at the National
Renewable Energy Lab in Boulder, CO
State updates
New projects
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Outreach to Schools
Science Fair Nights-Kinsey Elementary science boot
camp-Sinagua Middle School
Sechrist Elementary School-K & 4th grade class-Earth Day Celebration
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Conclusion The WFS program has successfully
educated hundreds of students and teachers throughout Arizona about the benefits of wind energy
What WFS has taught me
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Acknowledgements
I want to extend a big thanks for all of the guidance and support from my mentors Karin Wadsack and Allison Kipple
NASA Space Grant
Kathleen Stigmon & Dr. Barlow
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Questions?