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Lime Energy and sOccket at Huntersville Elementary School
Friday, February 24th, 2012On February 22nd, Tim Lewis, Digital Media Channel Specialist, from Lime Energy, spoke to Mrs. Queen’s 5th grade science class in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Tim Lewis, from Lime Energy, explaining the sOccket technology
The class just began studying the energy of motion and Tim discussed sources of energy as they relate the world’s growing population and renewable sources of energy. To demonstrate emerging technologies in energy, Tim brought along a sOccket ball to show how kinetic energy can be harnessed and used to power small electrical devices.
Tim talking about the sOccket Inventors & Uncharted Play Founders,
Jessica O. Matthews and Julia Silverman
“The inventors of the sOccket and their company, Uncharted Play, have achieved their goal of addressing issues of global importance while injecting more joy into each day,” said Tim. “The kids were mesmerized with the sOccket ball and then watching it provide power to a reading lamp reinforced what a huge difference innovation and clean power can make in our global community. The 5th graders asked the best questions about the concerns of global warming, cost of energy, and consumption of fossil fuels. Their insight was amazing.”
5th Grade Students at Huntersville Elementary School playing with the sOccket
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Investing in Clean Energy through STEM education in NJ
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012This week, Lime Energy announced a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year through the Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ). This scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) program. It is designed to reward a high achiever who is preparing for a career that will impact the development and implementation of clean energy.
“The Lime Energy Scholarship directly supports our commitment to a clean energy future by encouraging the next generation to contribute to the innovation that will address community and global energy problems,” said Al DiGuilio, PE, Lime’s Public Sector Vice President. “Lime is very actively engaged in energy efficiency and renewable solutions throughout the state and we are dedicated to helping New Jersey achieve their aggressive energy reduction goals.”
Al DiGuilio, PE, Lime’s Public Sector Vice President, (center),
shared the news with ICFNJ staff, MaryAlice Breuninger and Gerry Bellotti.
The Independent College Fund of New Jersey was founded over 50 years ago and consists of 14 member institutions that the fund supports through strategic investments in programs, scholarships and education. “ICFNJ’s member colleges and universities are well poised to educate our future leaders in the development and advancement of clean energy,” said Mary Alice Breuninger, Development Officer for ICFNJ. “Lime Energy’s scholarship will directly support the goal of New Jersey’s independent colleges and universities to play a critical role in educating the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians.”
As the ICFNJ told us, “a scholarship is so much more than the financial support. It is confirmation by a representative of an industry of a student’s achievements and career choice. ICFNJ is excited to have Lime Energy join its distinguished list of scholarship sponsors.”
