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shawnreeves
Review for NORTHEAST SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION INC, Greenfield, MA, USA
I have recently attended workshops for teachers managed by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). NESEA and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) intelligently set up a system of trainees becoming trainers, so that their very useful curriculum and materials could be spread much further than it otherwise would have been. NESEA educational trainers are responsive listeners who build on experiences and discussions to make a well-tuned yet flexible curriculum. Especially in these workshops, but in other things they do, I appreciate how NESEA uses professionals in the field of sustainable energy and sustainable building to inform and inspire their K-12 educational work. The majority of NESEA members are professionals and enthusiasts in architecture, construction, and renewable energy, not K-12 education, but I joined the organization as a teacher and a representative of my own educational organization because the organization as a whole goes above and beyond working for advancements in education. One great example of exceeding expectations is how NESEA runs Junior Solar Sprint (JSS), an annual engineering challenge for middle school students to build shoebox size solar cars. They improved on the national version of the event, and it is now a very successful program in engineering education from Maine to DC. I've been attending and volunteering at JSS local and regional races every year since 2005.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've interviewed students while they were participating in NESEA-sponsored activities.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I hope NESEA will investigate how they can make structures for their chapters that help them sustain themselves.
How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
What is unique about this organization?
Mix of professionals and enthusiasts, educators and professionals, young and old. Has the best finger on the pulse of sustainable energy and building in the Northeast.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Dear Shawn, thank you so much for the feedback. And just so you know, part of our strategic planning is to review the Chapters and our collaborations. Our Funding for JSS is secured and already we have added another area race - in Southern NH. We are hoping NYC will come online this year as well. Cheers, Arianna
