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2016 Energy City of the Future Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2016 Energy City of the Future: Ryan Quach, Duncan Rowe, Nicholas Vaporciyan, Rohith Karur, Zack Donovan, Ian Hommel, Nicholas Keck, Mayeul Paul-Dauphin, and Shasi Pininti. A huge thank you to Hess Corporation for...
2016 Young Inventor’s Showcase Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2016 Young Inventor's Showcase: Wyatt Moncla, Chase Ojeda, Lamess El Beheary, Lola Rocha, Molly Fruehan, Amanda Huttenbach, Chris Limon, Lakshmi Sunder, Amber Kaul, and grand prize winners Karan Sura, Christopher Ho,...
The Importance of a Mentor
-Posted by Paige Barnes, CEEF Director of Education Change the Perception Each year as part of our Energy Day Academic Program (EDAP), we award students for their accomplishments in STEM. What will our future look like without these students? Many students never even...
Nanotechnology: What is it Good For
What isn't nanotechnology good for is more like it. But what is nanotechnology? According to the National Nanotechnology Initiative, nanotechnology "is science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale, which is about 1 to 100 nanometers." In other...
How Does a Microwave Work?
Whether you realize it or not, microwave ovens were actually named for the microwaves that they emit to heat foods. Microwaves are located between radio waves and infrared radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum. Microwaves are found at a specific frequency on the...
Energy Day Award Winner Has Patent Pending
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and Consumer Energy Education Foundation (CEEF) partner with nine academic competitions throughout the school year each year as part of our Energy Day Academic Program (EDAP). One award recipient was high school senior Zury Cutler for...
Low Oil and Gas Prices Offer Teaching Moment
I just filled up my gas guzzling 2003 Suburban today for under $45.00! And while lower prices at the pumps certainly can result in immediate benefits to our bank accounts, what are the farther-reaching ramifications? Like all companies, energy companies are in...
2015 Young Inventor’s Showcase Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2015 Young Inventor's Showcase: Justin Mathew, Rocket Repass, Leo Henry Titt, Sophia Ward, Sophia Hill, Amanda Huttenbach, Aidan Liu, Richard Pham, Luke Kitzmann, Olivia Kate Stephens, and the Grand Prize Winner Sydney...
2015 Ecobot Winners
We would like to congratulate the winning teams of the 2015 All-Earth Ecobot Challenge: Lady LABRATS, The Masterbuilders, VOTF, MEA - Voltage, Samurai Cowboys III, Error 404: name not found, MEA - Tesla, PROS, LABRATS Gents, and Chargerz. Photos of some of the winners...
2015 SeaPerch Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2015 SeaPerch Challenge: Bianca Acosta, Tyler Beckman, Liam Ramsey, Aaric Johnson, Nakita Singh, Joshua Amistoso, Reagan Forest, and Justin Acklin Photos of some of the winners receiving their awards onstage at Energy...
2015 C-STEM Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2015 C-STEM Challenge: Dariene Bolds, Gabriel Castillo, Cindy Nguyen, Carlos Calvo, and Yohana Orozco from Sharpstown International School; Kevin Lam, Jennifer Lo, and Mary Onwumere from Yes Prep Braes Oak Middle...
2015 AEM Contest Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2015 Art, Essay, and Media contest: Mallory Dwyer, Alanna Combs, Katherine Carlson, Delaney Polocheck, JoAnna Rodriguez, Caleb Combs, Leah Kutch, and Kennedy Bye Photos of some of the winners receiving their awards...
2015 NCWIT Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2014-2015 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing: Yvonne Huang, Isabel Morales, Angeline Rao, Isabel Li, Alyssa Dorelus, Stacy Tao, Katherine Head, Angela Hwang, and Sofia Alfaro. Photos of some of the winners receiving their...
2015 Energy City of the Future Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2014-2015 Energy City of the Future: Luis Pineda, Idalia Castro, and Jennifer Valle Camacho from Madison High School, and Zoe Birbiglia, Inara Khan, Cristina Pontaza, and Leyah Mathew from The Village School Photos of...
2015 SEFH Winners
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2014-2015 Science Engineering Fair of Houston: Sarah Palmer, Aditya Mohile, Matthew Frangos, Shanika Silva, Christine Castagna, and Matthew Caffet Photos of some of the winners receiving their awards onstage at Energy...
EDF Grows, Sets Another Attendance Record
Another fun-filled, chock-full Energy Day Festival, another new attendance record – just as plans to expand the event to three other cities next year unfold. About 27,000 people – along with one of country music’s rising stars – turned out the afternoon of October 17...
Houston Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. Makers range...
How to Create Your Own STEM Camp
Posted by Paige Barnes (Director of Education, CEEF) As a mother of young boys, I am all-too-familiar with the costs associated with summer day camps. If you're looking for a camp that better suits your budget, your tastes, or even your schedule, you could try...
STEM Summit
STEM summit meant to stimulate student interest in science-oriented career paths A line-up that included employment specialists, employers and educators analyzed the need to prepare America’s youth for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...
STEM Education Day
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared May 4-10 STEM Education Week. In honor of this, the annual STEM Education Day is right around the corner on Friday, May 8th! We are excited to present you the final agenda for this year's event, which includes great...