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ETS15@EDU: EDUCATION THROUGH ENERGY
MARCH 24, 2015
MARCH 24, 2015 – ETS15@EDU – ETS15.COM
ETS15@EDU: ETS15 PRE-EVENT SESSION ON ENERGY EDUCATION
As aging energy and public infrastructure converge with emerging technology—complete
with everything from microgrids to autonomous vehicles to smart cities to renewable
energy marketplaces—the demand for skilled workers in the energy industry will continue
to grow. More people need to be prepared for dealing with the next generation of energy
systems, but how do they best prepare? Answering this question requires more discussion
about how an energy education ecosystem can best prepare today’s and tomorrow’s
energy-related workforce and entrepreneurs.
“You really have to excite the kids very early on. When we get kids in college, it is too late; they’ve already made up
their minds about their interests and careers.”
-Dr. Johan Enslin, Director of the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center at UNC Charlotte
The ETS15@edu session—hosted in conjunction with ETS15 in Austin, Texas—is a
three-hour event on March 24, 2015 that will examine the impact and importance of
education in developing the human capital needed to power our future energy sector. This
interactive session will kickoff Zpryme’s efforts to research key challenges and
opportunities that need to be addressed in energy education—and we want your input!
Join us at this critical conference and contribute to the outcomes that will advance your
organization in its energy education-related objectives.
“It starts in K-12, we’ve got to go back to K-12 and make sure these kids are ready.”
-Dr. Jim Goodnight, CEO and founder of SAS
MARCH 24, 2015 – ETS15@EDU – ETS15.COM
SESSION OUTCOMES INCLUDE
 Define the roles of educational institutions—including K-12, community colleges, and
universities—in preparing skilled workers for the energy ecosystem of the future
 Understand STEM education initiatives, and the role they play in energy education
 Learn about the importance of partnerships among education, industry and
government to ensure students are getting the preparation they need to be successful
in the workforce
 Discuss the relationship of energy with other industries, such as transportation,
telecommunications and consumer electronics, and what these relationships mean for
education
 Provide an opportunity to hear student perspectives on energy education, and learn
about their energy-related school projects
MARCH 24, 2015 – ETS15@EDU – ETS15.COM
AUDIENCE
 Educators: K-12 (public/private), universities and research institutions, community
colleges, technical/trade schools, continuing education programs
 Government organizations and policymakers
 Leading energy and technology businesses/executives
 Students (undergraduate and graduate students)
 ETS15 attendees/speakers
 Cost: Free
MARCH 24, 2015 – ETS15@EDU – ETS15.COM
PRELIMINARY AGENDA: TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Lunch for Speakers and ETS15 attendees
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM | Energy Education Keynote | We will have an education expert
layout the current state of energy education, future workforce needs, and key questions
that need to be considered. (A 20-minute presentation with 10 minutes for Q&A)
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | Challenges & Opportunities Panel | This panel will convene
educators, industry and students to identify energy education challenges and opportunities
across many levels. (A 40-minute discussion with 20 minutes for Q&A)
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Energy Education Lessons Learned Panel | This panel will
highlight the lessons learned and best practices on energy education from universities, k12 educators, and students. (A 40-minute discussion with 20 minutes for Q&A)
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Audience Brainstorming Session | In addition to Q&A
opportunities with our Keynote and Panelists, audience members will have a chance to
provide live feedback on what they think are the most critical opportunities to consider as
we study and discuss energy education.
MARCH 24, 2015 – ETS15@EDU – ETS15.COM