New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following announcement on Sept. 17.
A group of Mechanical engineering students were taking part in a live-streamed “Science in the Community” event at noon Friday, Sept. 19.
Explora! Science Center in Albuquerque was hosting the event on Facebook to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and arts. Students Dana Figueroa, Gabriel Maestas, Isaac Flores and Seth Sisneros will discuss the new Sunchaser2k20 Educational Tool, which they developed for NMSEA as an education tool for displaying renewable energy concepts.
The four students interned with N.M. Solar Energy Association during the summer of 2020, developing the next generation of SunChaser to promote science education in New Mexico schools. A new Sun Chaser was being designed to take the place of the older version, one that has greater capabilities and is more representative of modern renewable technology.
A new Sun Chaser was being designed from the ground up with a greater set of capabilities and better function than the previous generation. The new Sun Chaser (pictured at right) will include these technologies:
- Photovoltaics
- Monocrystalline solar panel system
- Solar water heating
- Running water system
- Radiant Floor Heating
- Passive solar architecture
- Deployable solar panel awning system
- Insulation
- Fully enclosed and insulated
- Energy efficient appliances
- Mini split air conditioning
Ghosh said, “NMT students been encouraged to see their peers getting involved in community services.
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