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Girls of Energy

  • DOWNLOAD EBOOK: Girls of Energy Lessons and Activities

    Welcome to Girls of Energy! This is a place to learn about some amazing scientists at the US Department of Energy doing exciting things and solving some pretty big challenges. We invite you to explore these pages, watch some cool videos, and download some fun activities. We hope to inspire you through the stories and personas of these exceptional women who are conquering today’s energy challenges. Go ahead, explore and try it out. Who knows? You could be the one to make the next big scientific discovery to help all of humanity.

  • WATCH VIDEO: Power Sources Challenge

    The world of energy is a beautiful place, brimming with cutting-edge innovations and brilliant minds. The only thing missing is YOU! For decades, women educated in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have been making a HUGE difference in our country. Like you, these women come from diverse backgrounds and have unique interests. . . and we LOVE them for that! Also like you, these women are passionate about improving the world around them. Their diversity of thought and experience have afforded us an opportunity to take advantage of innovative science and energy technology solutions. To keep this movement going, now we need YOU! Who knows? You could be the one to make the next big scientific discovery to help all of humanity.

  • WATCH VIDEO: Energy Efficiency Challenge

    The world of energy is a beautiful place, brimming with cutting-edge innovations and brilliant minds. The only thing missing is YOU! For decades, women educated in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have been making a HUGE difference in our country. Like you, these women come from diverse backgrounds and have unique interests. . . and we LOVE them for that! Also like you, these women are passionate about improving the world around them. Their diversity of thought and experience have afforded us an opportunity to take advantage of innovative science and energy technology solutions. To keep this movement going, now we need YOU! Who knows? You could be the one to make the next big scientific discovery to help all of humanity.

  • WATCH VIDEO: Safety and Security Challenge

    The world of energy is a beautiful place, brimming with cutting-edge innovations and brilliant minds. The only thing missing is YOU! For decades, women educated in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have been making a HUGE difference in our country. Like you, these women come from diverse backgrounds and have unique interests. . . and we LOVE them for that! Also like you, these women are passionate about improving the world around them. Their diversity of thought and experience have afforded us an opportunity to take advantage of innovative science and energy technology solutions. To keep this movement going, now we need YOU! Who knows? You could be the one to make the next big scientific discovery to help all of humanity.

  • WATCH VIDEO: Innovative Technologies Challenge

    The world of energy is a beautiful place, brimming with cutting-edge innovations and brilliant minds. The only thing missing is YOU! For decades, women educated in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have been making a HUGE difference in our country. Like you, these women come from diverse backgrounds and have unique interests. . . and we LOVE them for that! Also like you, these women are passionate about improving the world around them. Their diversity of thought and experience have afforded us an opportunity to take advantage of innovative science and energy technology solutions. To keep this movement going, now we need YOU! Who knows? You could be the one to make the next big scientific discovery to help all of humanity.

Girls of Energy Challenges

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Power Sources        |        Energy Efficiency        |        Safety and Security        |        Innovative Technologies

 

Girls of Energy Lessons and Activities

Power Sources.jpgWhat is plasma? When you think of plasma, where do you think you can find it? How does plasma relate to energy?
How cool would it be if you could make your own plasma ball from the comfort of your home or school?
Power Sources - Plasma Ball 
 

Power Sources.jpgWhat if we could harness the power of the Sun for energy here on Earth? What would it take to accomplish this feat?
Is it possible?  In order to understand a little more about fusion energy, you will learn about the atom and how reactions
at the atomic level produce energy.
Power Sources - Fusion Physics 

Energy Efficiency.jpg   When you look at a circuit board like the one pictured above, what do you see? What makes the wires attach
to the board and all of the electronic pieces attach to each other?  This lesson will concentrate on circuits and the
chemical content in solder.  How is the Department of Energy leading the way for a greener future for all?  
Energy Efficiency 

Safety and Security.jpg The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is using computing to tackle national challenges such as
safe nuclear energy systems and running simulations.  Learn how supercomputers help keep us safe.
Safety and Security 

Innovative Technologies.jpg  Learn how two engineers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
came up with their design for the Smartphone Microscope.
Innovative Technologies 

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