At SEI, Energy Literacy is a Priority
SEI is committed to increasing the public’s understanding of the broad and complex world of energy systems. That’s why we engage in a range of activities designed to promote energy literacy in groups ranging from high school students to policymakers, to the general public, and especially to Georgia Tech students.
General Public
Energy 101 Mini MOOC (Massive Open Online Course): Launched in 2012 and hosted on Coursera, Energy 101 saw over 100,000 registrants before being retired. Its replacement has launched in the form of a series of eight videos that are focused on the energy landscape in the Southeastern U.S.
High School Students
Summer Camp
EPICenter hosts an annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Whistle summer camp for high school students grades 9-12, focused on energy. The popular week long camp incorporates educational, hands-on activities, industrial visits to local power companies, and real-world simulations of energy markets to teach critical energy concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. Click the links below to read more about the highly sough-after summer camps offered in partnership with the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC).
2025 Energy Unplugged Summer Camp
2024 Energy Unplugged Summer Camp