Wisconsin KidWind Challenge

media release: The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities. The public is welcome to come spectate, cheer on the teams, and engage in hands-on science activities at the Science Expo.

Join the Science Expo: 10:00 am - Noon

Come feel the energy in the air! A hands-on Science Exploration Expo, open to the public, will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. There will be interactive science stations to explore related to energy, sustainability and climate, and you can watch as teams test and refine their model wind turbines. This event is free and open to the public.

• Explore hands-on science activities related to energy, sustainability and climate
• Interact with scientists and learn about their journeys
• Discover the KidWind Challenge and see participants in action
• And more!

Everybody is welcome to come explore energy and meet with UW–Madison students and researchers.

What happens at the Wisconsin KidWind Challenge?

At the 2024 Challenge, 19 student teams will:

• Test their turbine or solar device's energy output 
• Present in front of a panel of expert judges
• Complete instant challenges that test teamwork and hands-on thinking
• Hear from college students studying renewable energy and competing in the Collegiate Wind Competition
• Explore careers in clean energy

Friends, family, and spectators are welcome and encouraged to come support competing teams.