A unique partnership of the Science Museum of Virginia and Secure Futures Solar called Throwing Solar Shade is casting new light on combining project-based learning with climate science and rooftop solar power. The 10-week pilot program enables Virginia urban and rural high school students to … [Read more...] about Throwing Solar Shade: Citizen Science Program for Virginia High School Students
Augusta County Schools
At Urging of Students, Augusta County Public Schools Goes Solar in a Big Way
Former Augusta County students Lizzie Helper (left) and Elias Nafziger (right) pose in front of Clymore Elementary School's solar array. Students Return from College for Solar Celebration In March of this year, Augusta County Public Schools launched the largest solar power system at any K-12 … [Read more...] about At Urging of Students, Augusta County Public Schools Goes Solar in a Big Way
Powering up STEM Education with Solar Power
The awards table at the 2019 Augusta County STEM Expo, hosted at the Augusta Expo Event Center February 12th. The room buzzes with excitement. Anticipation electrifies the air. Hundreds of people have gathered to showcase their expertise in science and technology. What is this amazing annual … [Read more...] about Powering up STEM Education with Solar Power
Augusta County Schools Go Solar in A Big Way
Over the last few years, schools at all levels, from K-12 through higher ed, have been some of the biggest adopters of on-site solar power in Virginia. And during that time, Secure Futures has been honored to work with some of the most notable solar projects at schools and colleges in the state, … [Read more...] about Augusta County Schools Go Solar in A Big Way
