Catalyst ‘21

Written By Energy Institute HS

Energy Institute High School was founded on the belief that preparing our world for the energy landscape of tomorrow requires a different type of energy leader today. Through meaningful projects, industry support and internships, Energy Institute has graduated hundreds of students who are just that — uniquely different from their peers and poised to tackle the most pressing energy challenges.

As the energy landscape continues to change, it has become paramount that we change the way we equip our leaders. In response to the green revolution that is echoing through every corner of the energy industry, Friends of Energy delivered a full day of professional development for teachers at Energy Institute focused on the new energy frontiers our industry partners are exploring: Catalyst ‘21.

This world-class professional development program was designed to celebrate the work that Energy Institute teachers do every day while inspiring them to consider new outlets and applications for their classrooms.

Agenda Highlights

  • Renewable energy and technology presentation presented by Cary Kottler the Vice President for North America Development at Pattern Energy.

  • Distributed energy in water schemes presented by Chris Benjamin the Water Business Group Leader for the Midcontinent at GHD.

  • Tour of Greentown Labs and discussions around Climatech Engineering led by Juliana Garaizar the Head of Houston Incubator and Vice President of Innovation for Greentown Labs.

  • Site visit of Independent Texas Recyclers led by Dean Gorby the President of ITR.

  • Mining Bitcoin with Stranded Energy presented by Eric Wilson the Chief Operating Officer of Homeward Mortgage.

  • Site visit of TXRX and the newly established East End Maker Hub

In addition to a content rich agenda, Friends of Energy was able to provide breakfast, lunch, transportation and $150.00 stipends to each teacher who participated in the program. This would not have been possible without the generous support provided by Friends of Energy committee members. Thank you to our program sponsors:

  • Pattern Energy

  • Worley

  • VLK | Architects

  • Greentown Labs

  • TXRXlabs

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