Description
The Wind Energy Student Organization (WESO) promotes wind energy education and awareness at both a university as well as a K-12 level. The club participates in the Department of Energy's Collegiate Wind Competition after the spring semester ends. All majors are welcome, we have three teams: a turbine design team, a wind farm design team, and an outreach team. People with skills in communication, event planning, economics, CAD, machining, programming, and electrical circuits.
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
33 |
| ISU Members |
1 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Student - Undergraduate, Graduate or Professional |
| Allowed Officers |
Student - Undergraduate, Graduate |
| Membership Qualifications |
NA |
| Membership Restrictions |
NA |
| Elections/Selection |
Annually - End of Spring Semester |
| Meetings |
Weekly meetings. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| The research committee works on designing and building a small wind turbine and a wind farm plan. The outreach committee educates young students and has hands-on activities at school events or on campus. |
Description of Special Events