Continuing Education Workshops
Energy Science
1 Graduate Credit Hour
Dates:
Saturday, July 19, 2025
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, August 2, 2025
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Place: Bennett Hall and local solar installation
Instructors: Dr. Michael Koop and Dr. Brenda Miller
Cost:
$35 Application Fee
$161/credit in-state and $180/ credit hour out of state
Ohio University Chillicothe and the Patton College of Education, with support from National Grid Renewables, are offering a continuing education graduate credit course on renewable energy for middle and high school science teachers on Saturday, July 19 and Saturday, August 2 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The course will take place primarily in Bennett Hall at Ohio University Chillicothe and it will include a site visit to one of the NGR solar farms in the area on the second day of the course.
The course will include hands-on activities that specifically demonstrate how scientific methods are applied to the study of energy systems. It will also emphasize how these activities can be modified for use in teachers’ classrooms for students of various ages. The general goal of the course is to introduce topics related to energy production with particular focus on renewable/sustainable energy technologies and current energy challenges.
Enrolled participants can earn one graduate credit for professional development requirements, but this course cannot be used towards any Ohio University degree requirements. There are no pre-requisites but a basic understanding of algebra will be beneficial. Participants will pay a $35 application fee and can earn one graduate credit at a cost of $161 (in-state rate) or $180 (out-of-state rate). All materials required for in class activities will be provided. Access to the internet and to a smart phone device will be beneficial for outside of class work.
APPLY NOW* (opens in a new window)
* Each teacher must first complete the Patton College of Education Graduate Application at the link above.
This is the application for teacher workshops. You will not have to reapply to register for additional workshops in the future. Selecting a workshop does not mean you are registered. You will then receive an email from Lisa Dael with registration instructions.
Contact
Ann Holmes
Administrative Specialist
holmesa1@ohio.edu
740.774.7239