EnergyWhiz 2021 will be VIRTUAL
May 3-7, 2021
Virtual EnergyWhiz Rules coming December 2020
What is EnergyWhiz?
EnergyWhiz is a renewable energy focused event for students to demonstrate their science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) capabilities through project-based learning activities. EnergyWhiz 2021 virtual competitions include:
What is an EnergyWhiz Expo?
Expos are regional events of various size and scope held prior to EnergyWhiz.
In-person EnergyWhiz Expos will return in 2022.
Registration coming soon.
In this event, students build a model size solar electric car. Students submit their design journals, photos and a video of their car running using the Sun’s Energy. Each car is judged on technology, craftsmanship, innovation and appearance. This event challenges students to use their science, creative thinking, and teamwork skills.
Students from around the globe are challenged to transform everyday materials into a wacky, innovative machine that performs a variety of energy transfers within a specified time. The machine must accomplish a team-specified task at the one-minute mark.
This activity requires students to design a project powered by renewable energy that has a real-world use. Design awards are judged based on creativity, construction, message and marketing of the product.Still have questions about the 2021 Virtual EnergyWhiz?
Email Penny Hall at penny@fsec.ucf.edu.
The following in-person events
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Solar Energy Cook-off(Grades 4th – 12th)
Students show off their knowledge and abilities in engineering and construction. Likewise, they also show their problem-solving skills. More Info:
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Energy Innovations
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Critter Comfort Cottage(Grades 4th – 12th)
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Electrathon(High School – Adult)
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In this two-part cook-off, students design and build solar thermal “ovens” to cook their tasty creations. Then, students present their solar-cooked dish to a panel of judges. Students compete for best solar cooker design, as well as a culinary award.
This event is a real-world engineering and communications challenge. Students use green building design and construction techniques to create an energy-efficient, cost-effective, comfortable “home” for a critter. Teams must also create a marketing plan that describes the features and benefits of their comfort cottage for the critter they have selected.
The Electrathon is a competition involving participant-designed and built electric vehicles. These go-cart-type vehicles are powered by an electric motor and batteries. Therefore, students must skillfully design and drive the vehicles in order to maximize the number of laps traveled within a specified time limit.