SECRES at the 2025 Cool Science Carnival Day at UCCS

Our Southeastern Colorado chapter returns to the Cool Science Carnival Day—part of the 2025 Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival—with a booth and activities!

Booth Location:
Our booth will be located in front of the UCCS Library, near the Mountain Lion Statue.

Activities & Demonstrations at the SECRES Booth:
We are planning several interactive STEM exhibits that showcase sustainable energy technologies and their real-world applications:

1. Microgrid Prototype
A small-scale working model of a microgrid, to demonstrate how multiple energy sources (solar, battery storage, and hydrogen fuel cells) can work together to power a mini "community."

Educational Focus:

• How distributed energy systems work
• Importance of grid resilience and energy independence
• Real-world applications in remote or disaster-prone areas

2. Fuel Cell & Battery Integration Demo
This setup will show how hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity and how energy can be stored in batteries for later use.

Educational Focus:

• Zero-emission energy generation
• The role of hydrogen in future energy systems
• Storage and load-balancing challenges in renewable energy

3. Solar-Powered Car Demonstration
A functioning mini solar car will be available for kids and adults to see in action. Attendees can learn about how solar panels generate electricity to power small motors.

Educational Focus:

• Basics of photovoltaic technology
• Solar energy as a clean transportation fuel
• Hands-on fun for kids, with simple science explanations

Educational Focus:

• Solar heating
• Energy conservation in daily life

These activities are designed to be engaging for all ages while sparking curiosity about clean energy and sustainability.

Draws to the Booth:

• Interactive, hands-on STEM activities
• Real-world applications of green energy technology
• Friendly student and faculty volunteers
• Educational giveaways