USFCC Teams with SMUD and SETRC to Conduct 'Powering the Future' Hands-On Fuel Cell Workshop for Educators Featuring Hybrid Solar/Fuel Cell Technology.Energy Editors/Business Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 The US Fuel Cell Council teamed up with the Sacramento Engineering Technology Regional Consortium (SETRC SETRC Special Education Training and Resource Center SETRC Sacramento Engineering Technology Regional Consortium SETRC State Engineering Technology Research Centre ) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD SMUD Sacramento Municipal Utility District SMUD Stand-off Munitions Disruption ) on February 6th to conduct a one day workshop on Hybrid Solar/Fuel Cell Technology for middle and high school teachers. Over thirty educators attended the "Powering the Future: Energy Forum for Educators" workshop to learn from energy experts how educators and students can contribute to the energy solution. Robert Wichert, Technical Director of the US Fuel Cell Council, assisted teachers in assembling a Hybrid Solar/Fuel Cell Car Kit and conducted various experiments with curriculum models that teachers can integrate into classroom activities. Each teacher also received a Hybrid Solar/Fuel Cell Car Kit and a California Fuel Cell Partnership The California Fuel Cell Partnership is a public-private partnership to promote hydrogen vehicles (including cars and buses) in California. It is notable as one of the first initiatives for that purpose undertaken in the United States. teacher kit. Bob Hayden
Bob Hayden is currently the Referee In Chief of USA Hockey. Formerly, he was the head of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association. , California Fuel Cell Partnership Outreach and Education coordinator, presented the keynote speech keynote speech n. See keynote address. Noun 1. keynote speech - a speech setting forth the keynote keynote address keynote - the principal theme in a speech or literary work addressing the challenge of developing alternative fuel sources to meet ever-increasing global energy demands. Hayden encouraged educators to increase students' awareness of energy, the environment and fuel cell technology. SETRC is an Education and Industry partnership formed to support technical educators and promote engineering and technology career paths. Facing the challenges of limited natural resources and ever-increasing energy demands, SETRC is actively promoting renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. education workshops to local educators and students. SETRC and SMUD are also sponsoring a Solar Car Sprint Competition for local area schools on May 15, 2004. The US Fuel Cell Council is the voice of the fuel cell industry. For more information on USFCC USFCC United States Fuel Cell Council , visit our web site at www.usfcc.com. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is the sixth largest publicly owned utility in the country in terms of customers served. Their innovative energy programs are known throughout the state, the nation and the world. SMUD's mission is to provide value for our community while working to improve the quality of life in Sacramento. |
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