EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Center for Energy Workforce Development
CEWD was formed to help utilities work together to develop solutions to the coming workforce shortage in the utility industry. It is the first partnership between utilities, their associations, contractors and unions to focus on the need to build a skilled workforce pipeline that will meet future industry needs.
Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop Toolkit (RAPID)
An online space to search previous research on endangered species, regulatory compliance, and other developer resources to aid in the development of new hydro. Sponsored by US Department of Energy.
Nature of Water Power
An interdisciplinary, thematic science unit providing hands-on activities for grade 4-8 students to learn about hydropower and the environment.
Kids In The Creek
BPA program provides students with a simple method of assessing the long-term health of a stream by viewing and identifying the aquatic insects and observing the world they inhabit.
HydroWorld Frequently Asked Questions
A resource with basics on hydropower and frequently asked questions supported through PennWell and HydroWorld.com.
Project NEED
NEED's mission is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.
Energy Department Financing Navigator
Learn what financing options are available for hydropower development through the Department of Energy's new tool.
EcoIQ
EcoIQ provides diverse on-line resources regarding energy production and development activities that support a sustainable future.
Energy Information Administration
Energy Activities Kids Page.
EPA, Office of Water
Projects, art and experiments to involve kids and students with environmental protection.
National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is a unique 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses.
Power Wheel
The PowerWheel is a micro hydro generator – an amazing tool for teaching lessons about energy, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy. The PowerWheel can be used to enhance lessons for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.The PowerWheel unit hooks up to a classroom faucet or outside hose for easy use. Lessons and educational materials available on their website.
Data Science Programs
Data science can touch on many different specialized fields, but can also be very broad in its application. If you have an interest in statistics or data analysis, this is definitely a career field to consider. Degree programs that focus on data science can be found under many different names. Students that are interested in the IT field may enroll in programs such as Data Analysis or Information and Data Science to help encourage growth within this field. Students interested in business can also enroll in programs that are specific to their needs, such as Business Intelligence, Finance, or Marketing.
STEM Opportunities for Women and Minorities
A resource for identifying STEM opportunities through online learning for women and minorities and rankings for STEM careers.
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner
Materials to assist with teaching and learning about endangered species.
US Geological Survey: Water Science for Schools
Offers information on many aspects of water, including an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
ORNL Environmental Data Science and Systems
The Environmental Data Science and Systems group supports advanced environmental and climate research and policy by developing and providing integrated data products, data delivery systems, and data analysis tools.
Master's In Data Science
Online Schools
CEWD was formed to help utilities work together to develop solutions to the coming workforce shortage in the utility industry. It is the first partnership between utilities, their associations, contractors and unions to focus on the need to build a skilled workforce pipeline that will meet future industry needs.
Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop Toolkit (RAPID)
An online space to search previous research on endangered species, regulatory compliance, and other developer resources to aid in the development of new hydro. Sponsored by US Department of Energy.
Nature of Water Power
An interdisciplinary, thematic science unit providing hands-on activities for grade 4-8 students to learn about hydropower and the environment.
Kids In The Creek
BPA program provides students with a simple method of assessing the long-term health of a stream by viewing and identifying the aquatic insects and observing the world they inhabit.
HydroWorld Frequently Asked Questions
A resource with basics on hydropower and frequently asked questions supported through PennWell and HydroWorld.com.
Project NEED
NEED's mission is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.
Energy Department Financing Navigator
Learn what financing options are available for hydropower development through the Department of Energy's new tool.
EcoIQ
EcoIQ provides diverse on-line resources regarding energy production and development activities that support a sustainable future.
Energy Information Administration
Energy Activities Kids Page.
EPA, Office of Water
Projects, art and experiments to involve kids and students with environmental protection.
National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is a unique 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses.
Power Wheel
The PowerWheel is a micro hydro generator – an amazing tool for teaching lessons about energy, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy. The PowerWheel can be used to enhance lessons for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.The PowerWheel unit hooks up to a classroom faucet or outside hose for easy use. Lessons and educational materials available on their website.
Data Science Programs
Data science can touch on many different specialized fields, but can also be very broad in its application. If you have an interest in statistics or data analysis, this is definitely a career field to consider. Degree programs that focus on data science can be found under many different names. Students that are interested in the IT field may enroll in programs such as Data Analysis or Information and Data Science to help encourage growth within this field. Students interested in business can also enroll in programs that are specific to their needs, such as Business Intelligence, Finance, or Marketing.
STEM Opportunities for Women and Minorities
A resource for identifying STEM opportunities through online learning for women and minorities and rankings for STEM careers.
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner
Materials to assist with teaching and learning about endangered species.
US Geological Survey: Water Science for Schools
Offers information on many aspects of water, including an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
ORNL Environmental Data Science and Systems
The Environmental Data Science and Systems group supports advanced environmental and climate research and policy by developing and providing integrated data products, data delivery systems, and data analysis tools.
Master's In Data Science
Online Schools