by Meghan Copenhaver | Oct 9, 2025 | Energy Education Academy
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is proud to host regional events for the 2026 Virginia KidWind Renewable Energy Challenge — a hands-on design competition that inspires students in grades 4–12 to explore wind and solar energy. Through this engaging...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 7, 2025 | Energy Education Academy
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center welcomed an enthusiastic group of middle school students in June for its annual Summer Energy Camp, part of the Center’s broader commitment to STEM and sustainability education. Designed to ignite curiosity and a passion...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 25, 2025 | Energy Education Academy, What's Happening
Middle school students are invited to participate in an exciting and interactive learning experience focused on energy. From June 16th to 20th, this event will provide a unique opportunity for students to explore different types of energy through hands-on STEM...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 6, 2025 | Energy Education Academy
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on competition where students design and test small-scale wind turbines and solar structures. This year, Southwest Virginia had a strong presence at the Blacksburg Regional KidWind Competition, with teams from Lebanon Middle (two...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 26, 2025 | Energy Education Academy
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center was excited to host area middle school science teachers as they gathered for an engaging Energy Workshop, part of our new Energy Education Academy initiative. Sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center...
