Harnessing Wind Power with Engineering Ambassadors

Ages: Middle
Category: Demonstration/Presentation, Guided Hands-On Activity
Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering
Presented by: WPI Engineering Ambassadors
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Wind is one of the most plentiful sources of renewable energy. But not all wind is created equal. Measuring the speed of the wind is very important in the process. Explore with the WPI Engineering Ambassadors the ways that wind power can be harnessed to create energy and then build your very own device to measure the speed of wind.

We want to see your work!  Take a photo or video and upload it here to our special TouchTomorrow virtual bulletin board!

Build an Anemometer!
Kwesi Sakyi - WPI Engineering Ambassador
Hey guys my name is Kwesi Sakyi, I’m a WPI student majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Minoring in Robotics Engineering. When I was in middle school, I loved robotics and just building and taking things apart, made me know engineering was a field I would love!
Taylor Nowak - WPI Engineering Ambassador
Hi! My name is Taylor Nowak and I am a mechanical engineering major. My favorite color is pink and I’ve read all the Harry Potter books twice!