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Maryland Regional KidWind Challenge
As the world is increasingly powered by wind energy, it is more critical than ever that we develop a workforce and public who understands the complexities of clean energy solutions.
The University of Maryland College of Education will host the inaugural Maryland Regional KidWind Challenge in March 2023. The KidWind Challenge is a national hands-on wind turbine design competition that engages students in investigative inquiry through the lens of wind energy. The highlight of the event is the performance testing of student-designed wind turbines in powerful 4 foot tall wind tunnels. Students are also asked to document and present their design and construction process, understand the consequences of how we generate and consume energy, and engage in a variety of challenges to gauge their on-the-spot engineering and problem-solving skills.
Population Served
- 25+ public school teachers
- Up to 500 students and their families
- 4th - 12th grade students
- Public schools in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County and more
Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Contributions to the University of Maryland are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please see your tax advisor for details.
$500
Kilowatt Power (multiple)
Name listed on website; Name listed on KidWind thank you ad in the college magazine
$1,000
Megawatt Power (multiple)
Logo on website and special recognition banner at KidWind Challenge; Name listed on KidWind thank you ad in the college magazine
$2,500
Gigawatt Power (10 available)
Secondary logo placement on all materials and website; Secondary logo placement on KidWind thank you ad in college magazine
$5,000
Terawatt Power (5 available)
Primary logo placement on all materials and website; Primary logo placement on KidWind thank you ad in college magazine; Opportunity to present at 2023 MD KidWind Challenge; Inclusion in press releases and news stories