Below are stories about education and outreach featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.
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September 28, 2023
Wind Energy Equity Research Illuminates Community Perspectives
To support the nation’s Justice40 Initiative and address historical energy inequities across the United States, the Wind Energy Technologies Office is funding community engagement research to create a more just and equitable clean energy future.
September 1, 2023
STEMtember Spotlight: Career Development Opportunities for Minority Students
Are you a student preparing to join the clean energy workforce? Jump-start your career with an EERE fellowship or internship.
July 26, 2023
Summer Intern Energizes the Wind Energy Technologies Office ⚡
The Wind Energy Technologies Office shoots the breeze with its summer intern, Wendell Grinton.
July 20, 2023
Thirty-Two Teams Prepare for the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition
During the first half of the 2023–2024 school year, 32 teams will participate in the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition to design fixed-bottom offshore wind energy technology.
May 19, 2023
DOE Announces Winners of 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition
The 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition called on teams to develop solutions to the siting, development, and outreach challenges associated with offshore wind energy projects
May 10, 2023
Funding Notice: Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence
DOE released a $4.75 million funding opportunity that will create one or more university-led Centers of Excellence that will help meet the Biden-Harris administration's goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030.
April 18, 2023
Student Competitions Support a Diverse Clean Energy Workforce
Learn how EERE supports the next generation of Clean Energy Champions through fun technology challenges as they prepare for clean energy careers.
April 14, 2023
DOE Launches Second Round of Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship Program
DOE launched the second round of a workforce development program that matches recent graduates and new energy professionals to key energy organizations to support efforts to advance clean energy solutions.
March 30, 2023
DOE Intends to Fund Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence
Funding opportunity will aim to help support the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030.
February 23, 2023
Ocean Energy Safety Institute Releases Wind Energy Research Road Map
The Ocean Energy Safety Institute, funded by DOE and others, published a research road map for wind energy that identifies strategic targets and pathways based on needs and gaps.