DTE Energy Foundation Offers Energy Workshop for Teachers
02 May 2006 - 4:54AM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation, in
partnership with Eastern Michigan University, will offer its
popular Educators' Energy Workshop August 8-10. More than 600
teachers in Michigan have participated in the free workshop since
its launch 15 years ago. This year's workshop will be taught by
John Preston, an assistant professor from EMU's College of
Technology, along with DTE Energy experts. They'll share the latest
information on energy technology, the wise use of electricity and
gas, and the impact of energy on the environment. The workshop is
aimed at helping high school and middle school science teachers
develop their own energy education programs and integrate new
materials into existing curricula. The program includes a tour of
DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant. The workshop will be at the Eagle
Crest Conference Center in Ypsilanti and includes materials, meals,
tour transportation and one graduate credit hour from Eastern
Michigan University. Full attendance is mandatory at all sessions
to receive credit. Grades will be based on completion of a journal
that is kept during the workshop. Teachers may obtain two
additional graduate credit hours at their own expense by completing
supplementary requirements. The workshop will accommodate 48
teachers, and applications will be accepted until the class is
full. Because of the workshop's popularity, teachers are encouraged
to register as soon as possible. Applications may be downloaded at
http://dteenergy.com/workshop or may be obtained by calling (313)
235-7187. The DTE Energy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of DTE
Energy, continuing the legacy of community support and involvement
of its principal operating subsidiaries, Detroit Edison and
MichCon. The Foundation directs its contributions and involvement
to support initiatives dedicated to developing the human and
economic potential of the communities it serves. Grants are awarded
under the foundation's "LEAD" guidelines: leadership, education,
environment, achievement, development and diversity in the DTE
Energy service territory, which includes southeast, western and
northern Michigan. DATASOURCE: DTE Energy CONTACT: Eileen Dixon,
+1-313-235-9154, or Lorie Kessler, +1-313-235-8807, both of DTE
Energy Web site: http://www.dteenergy.com/
http://dteenergy.com/workshop
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