“Excellent three days. Stipend is amazing as is the materials gift, but the knowledge gained is priceless.”
The goal of the STEM Educator Institutes is to provide STEM Educators with renewable energy lessons, classroom equipment, and a unique hands-on learning experience to take back to their students. The events are funded by the CREATE Energy NSF ATE National Center. Any STEM educator of middle school through college is invited to apply!
Virtual Solar Institute, April 26 - May 10
Solar Institute, July 8-10
Solar Plus Storage Institute, July 29-31
STEM Educators Energy Institute, July 15-17
Coming Soon - Summer 2026
“I have felt not only spoiled, but have learned so much, and neither of those is always the case for teacher classes.”
A $600 stipend for the Madison Solar and Solar Plus Storage Institute, a $575 stipend for the Central Carolina Energy Storage Institute*
Two nights of lodging for those who need it*
Equipment awards valued at up to $1200 available to each participant funded by the CREATE Energy NSF ATE National Center
Classroom lessons for grades 6-12 and college
Memories and new friends!
*Not available for the STEM Educator Virtual Institute
“This was one of the best professional development workshops I have ever attended, and I have done a lot in my 20+ years of teaching. I would highly recommend this to any teacher in the future.”
“All of the instructors were very enthusiastic and very approachable. I was able to ask anyone a question and they either could help me or found someone who could. The curricular materials are very impressive and ready for use with students. My students will love the hands on lessons that get them outside. I will love watching their interest and understanding of renewable energy production grow. Thank you!“