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URC 2023 Abstract

Ella Guthrie

Wind Energy Abstract

The focus of my group research activity is Wind Energy Outreach and Awareness in Lubbock, Texas, specifically for ages 6-17. My role involves creating social media posts and assisting the team with research. Our study compares engagement levels between social media posts and participation at in-person events. The goal is to determine which outreach method is most effective in engaging this age group. I help manage and analyze social media engagement on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for the Techsan Wind Team, Texas Tech University's, and South Plains College's team for the Department of Energy's Collegiate Wind Competition. We track attendance at in-person events such as TechSavvy, SWE's Catch the Engineering Bug, and KidWind. I hypothesize that in-person events will have higher engagement levels than social media, as younger audiences may not use platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook as frequently. While our posts receive engagement, it is often from older age groups, such as university students and professionals. Understanding how to effectively reach younger audiences will help organizations foster early interest in renewable energy and introduce more people to potential careers in the field.

Presenter: 155

Ella Guthrie Sophomore Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration Texas Tech University Affiliations: TrUE Scholars Toreador

Abstract: A155

Impact Area: Energy

Session: A - Tues. April 1, 10:00 AM, TTU Museum Sculpture Garden

Project Author(s)

Ella Guthrie

Mentor

Matt Saldana Renewable Energy TTU College of Arts & Sciences