The NEED Project

05/27/2026

This update is absolutely radiant! ⚛️

NEED’s updated nuclear curriculum helps students explore uranium, atoms, reactors, electricity generation, safety, and careers through engaging, classroom-ready resources.

Available as a free PDF download at

Newly Updated! FREE PDF Download Guides: ·Energy From Uranium (6-8) ·Exploring Nuclear Energy (9-12) Through background information and hands-on activities, students will learn about the chemistry and physics of the uranium atom, the process of fission, how a nuclear power plant works, the history...

05/22/2026

Our last NEED Energy Exchange Monthly Webinar for this school year took place this week, but have no fear as you can view the recording (and all of our previous monthly webinars) at https://youtu.be/tG2zfVmFJW0

Stay tuned as we'll bring back this monthly offering for the 2026-2027 school year!

The End is Nigh: Fight the end of year crazy with these fun energy activities!

05/19/2026

"The Hanny Arram Center for Success (HACS), has been named the Nebraska Junior Level School of the Year and a Finalist for National Junior Level School of the Year by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project for its student-led project, Importance of Energy Awareness in the United States.

The prestigious recognition honors outstanding student work and innovation in energy education and awareness. HACS students and staff have been invited to attend and be recognized at the 46th Annual NEED Youth Energy Conference and Awards in Washington, D.C., this June."

View this and all 2026 Youth Award Project winners at https://youthawards.need.org/youth-award-winners/

https://www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2026/05/15/hanny-arram-center-for-success-earns-state-recognition-for-energy-education-project/

KEARNEY - The Hanny Arram Center for Success (HACS), has been named the Nebraska Junior Level School of the Ye...

05/04/2026

🌟 Shoutout to all the inspiring teachers! Join us for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎓

Check out NEED's May e-Newsletter!
https://conta.cc/4eZBxYL

Email from The NEED Project Plus the latest from NEED in our May e-newsletter.   Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 -8, 2026 As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we are proud to recogni

05/01/2026

Great opportunity, spread the word!

The Rowan College of South Jersey Foundation is excited to announce the application for the 3rd annual ACE-celerate! STEM summer camp is now open for Cumberland County High School Students.

Hosted on the Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus and in partnership with Atlantic City Electric, Exelon, and The NEED Project, this free two-week summer camp is open to selected Cumberland County high school students who will enter 9th-12th grade in Fall 2026. Due to limited capacity, only 50 high school students will be selected to participate. The deadline to apply is July 9th. More information, contact information, and the link to apply can be found at rcsj.edu/ace

Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC) Cumberland Regional High School Vineland High School Bridgeton High School Millville High School

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Scott Valenta (St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Junior High Science Teacher) on being named the 2025 recipient of the Paul DeHart Hurd Award for Exemplary Middle Level Science Teaching and Leadership! 🎉

This award recognizes educators who demonstrate outstanding middle level science teaching and leadership in sharing their expertise with others.

Scott has been a valued member of the NEED community for many years as a teacher, facilitator, and friend, and we are so proud to celebrate this achievement. He recently received the award at the NSTA Conference in Anaheim, CA. It made the moment even more special to have it presented by fellow longtime NEED educator and friend, Kristin Slota, who was also a recipient of this award in 2017.

Please join us in celebrating Scott on this well-deserved honor! 👏