International School of Denver

The International School of Denver hosted a STEAM workshop that expanded students’ understanding of design and global issues in the solar space. During this workshop, students learned product design and components of solar lights while also understanding and simultaneously considering nighttime satellite images of continents to help illustrate unequal access to electricity across the globe. They also explore ways solar lights can replace kerosene lamps to reduce emissions and improve health. I have provided a recent LinkedIn post and article relating to this workshop.

Sunlight streams into the International School of Denver’s Design Lab, casting a bright glow on their Middle School Maker Space. Cutting-edge technology, including 3D Printers, Robotics, and Laser Cutters, adorns the walls. At the front of the classroom, the Smart Screen is active, featuring Chessie Shirley, Education Programmes Manager at Namene Solar, as the guest teacher. Check out this link where Chessie is conducting the session remotely from London via Zoom.