Renewable Energy Technology Across the Engineering Technology Curriculum

培养下一代可再生能源工程技术人员，对我国能源安全至关重要。该项目旨在通过以下方式加强学生在可再生能源和电力工程方面的教育：1)开发和使用太阳跟踪太阳能发电系统，作为创建创新教材的有利工具，包括演示、动手实验和课程模块；2)将最先进的可持续能源应用，如太阳能、风能、水能、地热和智能电网，整合到工程技术课程中；以及3)让大学生参与可再生能源技术的中学生辅导。课程改进注重真正的问题解决，让学生参与以问题为基础的学习。在整个课程中采用循序渐进的方法建立内容知识，使毕业生具备推动可再生能源领域发展所需的强大背景和研究技能。该项目将延伸到社区大学和中学，建设一条可再生能源教育管道。该项目将为可再生能源技术领域的学生招生和留住提供一个模式。该项目的成果将在经过评审的期刊出版物和会议发言中传播。该项目将为这个国家发展一支高技能的可再生能源劳动力做出贡献。

Educating the next generation of engineers and technicians specialized in renewable energy is of critical importance to our nation's energy security. This project aims to enhance student education in renewable energy and power engineering by: 1) developing and using sun tracking solar power systems as an enabling tool to create innovative teaching materials including demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and course modules; 2) integrating state-of-the-art applications of sustainable energy such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and smart grid into the engineering technology program; and 3) engaging college students in the mentoring of middle and high school students on renewable energy technologies. Curricular enhancements focus on authentic problem solving to engage students in problem-based learning. The progressive approach used in building content knowledge throughout the curriculum prepares graduates with strong backgrounds and the research skills needed to advance the field of renewable energy. The project will reach to community colleges and secondary schools to build a renewable energy education pipeline. The project will provide a model for student recruitment and retention in renewable energy technology. The results of the project will be disseminated in refereed journal publications and conference presentations. The project will contribute to the development of a highly-skilled renewable energy workforce for this nation.