STEMapalooza at NREL

The STEMapalooza event on Nov. 8–9, 2024 is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

STEMapalooza is designed to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) fields; engage students in renewable energy technology and career pathways; and inspire the next-gen workforce. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office, the two-day event will include:

Day 1, Nov. 8: Closed Event

When

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 - Cancelled

Where

NREL’s South Table Mountain Campus
15013 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401

What To Expect

Information about the 2025 Hydropower Collegiate Competition and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, informational presentations and technical workshops, career panel and networking event, introductions to competition organizers, and more. (Closed to the public/invite only.)

 

Day 2, Nov. 9: Open To Public

When

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 - Cancelled

Where

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Flatirons Campus
19001 W. 119th Ave., Arvada, CO 80007

What To Expect

STEMapalooza provides a variety of activities geared toward high school students, but all ages are welcome. See the activities schedule below for more details.

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Day 2, Nov. 9, Schedule of Activities

These activities are offered at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m:

  • Tours of the Flatirons Campus (minimum age 10 years)
    Learn about and see some of NREL’s state-of-the-art technologies

  • National Ocean Sciences Bowl mock competition
    Participate in a mock competition and gain exposure to the National Ocean Science Bowl's Colorado-based Trout Bowl

  • Hands-on renewable energy STEM activities
    Build renewable energy devices—including marine energy, hydropower, solar, and wind—with several STEM education organizations

  • Résumé building workshops
    Work on your résumé (for high school and college students) and learn résumé best practices with an expert

  • Power Market Interactive Game.

We are also offering:

  • Game stations and sensory rooms: all day
  • McDevitt’s Food Truck: 11 a.m.—2 p.m, available for purchase and includes vegan options.

All activities on Nov. 9 are open to the public, but you must be registered ahead of time. Activities on Friday, Nov. 8, are closed for competition students and participating industry.

Registration prior to the event is required. U.S. citizens must register no later than Nov. 8, 2024. The cutoff date for non U.S. citizens to register has passed. Please contact competition organizers with questions.

Visiting NREL

Review NREL's security procedures.

Register

Registration is now closed for this event.

Contact

If you have questions about the workshop, contact Arielle Cardinal. Non-U.S. citizens will need to submit a Foreign National Data Card form.

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