Solar Energy Ambassador Program

Program Details

Solar Energy Ambassador Alexis Guidi, a Ph.D student in electrical engineering, captivates grade-12 students at Kelowna Secondary School with a hands-on demonstration of photovoltaics.

Our Solar Energy Ambassadors are highly motivated and talented graduate, undergraduate students, and postdocs who deliver courses and workshops on solar energy technology to schools and the general public. Join us in shaping a cleaner, brighter future with solar energy!

Why become a Solar Energy Ambassador?

As a student Ambassador, inspire the next generation and promote solar energy adoption through workshops, demonstrations, and presentations.

• Motivate the next generation of researchers
• Learn to communicate and share research with a non-scientific audience
• Enrich your CV with teaching experience
• Contribute to raising awareness of solar energy

Material Preparation

• Booths: Design visual displays and interactive demonstrations to illustrate key solar energy concepts.
• Workshops: Develop hands-on activities, educational games, and materials to provide a dynamic and participatory learning experience.
• Lectures: Prepare engaging presentations for a younger audience.

How to participate

If you are eager to become a solar ambassador, please send a brief note outlining your preferred involvement to maria.tsemperouli@ubc.ca.

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