EERE - Underscoring President Obama's commitments to keep college affordable, expand opportunities for American families nationwide, and further education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the U.S. Energy Department announced today that eight university teams have been selected to compete in the 2012 National Geothermal Student Competition. This student competition challenges teams at universities across the country to conduct cutting-edge research in geology, geoscience, chemical and bio-molecular energy, and engineering that could lead to breakthroughs in geothermal energy development. By promoting STEM education for university students, this competition will help train the next generation of energy leaders to keep America competitive in the global race for clean energy technologies and deploy all available sources of American energy. Full story
