Humboldt State University

Schatz Energy Research Center

Education

Outreach Activities

Students from the Natural History Museum's "Green Kids" class power a buzzer using solar energy.

Students power buzzers using solar energy.

SERC staff and docents educate the general public and K-12 and university students about energy and electricity basics. Our teaching techniques include interactive lectures, hands-on activities, games, and physical demonstrations tailored to fit the age and focus of the audience. We attend career fairs, speak as guest lecturers in classrooms, and guide tours of our laboratory and the Schatz Solar Hydrogen Project. These facilities provide excellent opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with renewable energy technologies. 

Docent program

A group of school children learn about solar electricity at SERC's Schatz Solar Hydrogen Project in Trinidad, California.

Children learn about solar electricity first-hand at SERC’s Schatz Solar Hydrogen Project in Trinidad, CA.

SERC docents are motivated Humboldt State University (HSU) students interested in a renewable energy future. They share a common interest in advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency concepts in the community.

Please contact us to find out how you can get involved in our docent program or to bring our activities to your classroom or community group.

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Lollapalooza Music Tour »

A group of school children learn about solar electricity at SERC's Schatz Solar Hydrogen Project in Trinidad, California.

Nate Coleman and Perry Farrell demonstrate SERC’s Stack-in-a-Box® to Lollapalooza concert-goers in Denver, CO.

Visit the link above to learn more about our summer tour with Lollapalooza's "World of Just BeCauses".