EDUCATION NIGHT: Workshop, Posters, Scholarship Presentations, and Main Talk

Dr. Sameer Patwardhan

Northwestern University Department of Chemistry
Argonne National Laboratory ANSER Center

"Introducing Solar Energy Science in Classrooms"

September 15, 2017

Roosevelt University - Schaumburg (Main site),
University of Illinois at Chicago (Remote),
College of Lake County Southlake Campus (Remote),
Purdue Univ. Northwest; Hammond, IN (Remote)

ABSTRACT

The solar energy sector is growing exponentially. The expanding solar workforce and growing customer base entails dire need for public awareness and skill development in solar energy. In this respect, the wider accessibility of solar energy science in middle- and high-school curricula bodes well. With this goal in mind, we have designed science experiments for students to make functional solar panels using a variety of materials and methods. Students not only gain understanding of fundamental principles and cross-cutting concepts, but also of the various science and engineering practices. I will describe the fabrication of dye-sensitized and organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells, and discuss implementation of these experiments into classroom. I will share my experience working with educators and students worldwide, but in particular, at Northwestern General Chemistry laboratory.

PROGRAM

• 5:30 - 6:30  Solar Cell Workshop, Poster Session, and Networking
• 6:30 - 7:30  Dinner 
• 7:30 - 7:35  Introductory remarks by Fran Kravitz, Chicago Section Chair
• 7:35 - 7:45  High School Scholarship Awards
• 7:45 - 8:45  Lecture by Dr. Patwardhan

FOUR LOCATIONS

• MAIN SITE (With live speaker): Roosevelt University - Schaumburg
  
• STREAMING LOCATION #1: University of Illinois at Chicago
  
• STREAMING LOCATION #2: College of Lake County Southlake Campus
  
• STREAMING LOCATION #3: Purdue University - Northwest
  

PRE-DINNER WORKSHOP 

Solar electricity production has witnessed an exponential growth in recent years. To make solar energy science widely accessible, we have designed an experiment to easily and cheaply build solar panels using household ingredients. The multidisciplinary experiment provides hands-on learning in science, engineering and design. During the workshop, participants will make solar cells, assemble cells into functional solar panels, and use it to power electronic devices under (sun)light. Participants will work in groups to discuss lesson plan and assessment design.

Solar cell kit is free to the first 50 registered teachers (Grades 6-12)!

Solar cell kit is $20 for registered ACS and AIChE members, and $40 for non-members.

POSTER SESSION

Undergraduates will present posters describing their research, and the best one will win a prize! Register here if you wish to present a poster:

http://chicagoacs.org/form.php?form_id=27

DINNER - ALL SITES/Depends on location:

RESERVATIONS:

Dinner Registration Deadline: 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 12
Lecture-only Registration Deadline: 12:00 noon Thursday, September 14

PLEASE HONOR YOUR RESERVATIONS.  The Section must pay for all dinner orders.  No-shows will be billed.   Please contact the Section Office via phone (847-391-9091) or email ([email protected]) if you have any questions

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Sameer Patwardhan is working at the Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research (ANSER) center at Northwestern University. He is involved in the development of new technologies for electricity and fuels production using sunlight. In recent years, he has translated state-of-the-art energy science for public consumption, and conducted workshops for students and teachers internationally.

MAIN LOCATION - DIRECTIONS and PARKING:

LIVE LECTURE:

Roosevelt University
Alumni Hall, Room 155
1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

http://chicagoacs.org/images/downloads/Maps_of_venues/venuemap_rooseveltschaumburg_2017.pdf

PARKING:  Free

SATELLITE LOCATIONS - DIRECTIONS and PARKING:

STREAMING LOCATION #1:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Science and Engineering South Building 
Lecture Room 138
845 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607

http://chicagoacs.org/images/downloads/Maps_of_venues/venuemap_uic.pdf

PARKING:

Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure, 760 W. Taylor.  

Enter on Taylor St., Just east of Halsted (Cost $8.75)

STREAMING LOCATION #2:

College of Lake County, Southlake Campus
Southlake Campus, Room V336-34
1120 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3195

http://chicagoacs.org/images/downloads/Maps_of_venues/clc_southlake_mapdir.pdf

http://www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/locations/southlake/maps

PARKING: Free, surrounds building

STREAMING LOCATION #3:

Purdue University Northwest
Gyte Bulding, Room 240
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323

http://chicagoacs.org/images/downloads/Maps_of_venues/purduenw_map.pdf

https://www.pnw.edu/visitors-guide/maps/hammond-campus

PARKING: Free

Tickets

$20.00 Solar Cell Kit for 9/15 Workshop (ACS, AIChE MEMBERS $20)

$40.00 Solar Cell Kit for 9/15 Workshop (NONMEMBERS $40)

$15.00 MAIN SITE - Member

$15.00 MAIN SITE - AIChE Member

$17.00 MAIN SITE - Non-member

$0.00 MAIN SITE: Workshop only (includes 30-person kit)

$15.00 REMOTE SITE #1 - Member

$15.00 REMOTE SITE #1 - AIChE Member

$17.00 REMOTE SITE #1 - Non-member

$0.00 REMOTE SITE #1: Workshop-only (includes 30-person kit)

$15.00 REMOTE SITE #2 - Member

$15.00 REMOTE SITE #2 - AIChE Member

$17.00 REMOTE SITE #2 - Non-member

$0.00 REMOTE SITE #2: Workshop-only (includes 30-person kit)

$10.00 REMOTE SITE #3: Member

$10.00 REMOTE SITE #3: AIChE Member

$12.00 REMOTE SITE #3: Nonmember

$0.00 REMOTE SITE #3: Workshop-only (includes 30-person kit)

$0.00 MAIN SITE - Lecture only

$0.00 REMOTE SITE #1 - Lecture-only

$0.00 REMOTE SITE #2 - Lecture-only

$0.00 REMOTE SITE #3 - Lecture only

$10.00 Tote bag: CHICAgO elements - blue

$0.00 Solar Cell Kit for 9/15 Workshop (K-12 TEACHERS ONLY $0)