Spring 2026 Innovation Series

For the past five years, CREATE has sponsored the Call for Innovative Ideas, spotlighting exceptional faculty work that integrates technology, engages students with industry-relevant tools, and fosters student-centered, hands-on learning. This year, we are excited to announce our lineup of Innovation presentations—30-minute webinars that showcase the outstanding work of energy educators from across the nation.

• January 15th at 11AM PST – Turning Toward the Sun: How Angle Impacts Solar Power and Design
• January 28th at 11AM PST – When Math Powers Circuits: Exploring Inverse Proportion through Arduino and IoT 
• March 5th at 9AM PST – Enhancing CREATE Lessons with NotebookLM and the 7 C’s of Energy Research Inquiry
• March 26th at 9AM PST – Solar Energy Camp: Shining a Light on Solar Energy (45 Mins)
• April 14th at 1:45PM PST – From Wind to Watts: Investigating Energy Storage and System Efficiency 
• April 24th at 9AM PST – “Sunshine in a Jar”:  Aspiring Towards a ‘Purpose Driven Light’
• May 7th at 9:30AM PST – Using Generative AI for Data Visualization in Energy Systems and Sustainability Education
• May 8th at 9AM PST – Teaching Energy Storage Through Pumped Storage Systems: A Solar-Powered Classroom Project
• May 15th 9AM PST – University of Arizona FFA Agriculture Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE) Team Activity: KidWind PVC Wind Turbine Challenge

For questions or to register, email CREATE Communication Director Gabrielle Temple at gabrielle.temple@canyons.edu