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Exelon STEM Leadership Academy Opens Applications for 2022 Session, Announces Return to In-Person Learning
Free, week-long STEM education experience empowers young women in 10th and 11th grade to be leaders in the fight against climate change CHICAGO--(BUSINESS
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nFree, week-long STEM education experience empowers young women in 10th and 11th grade to be leaders in the fight against climate change\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\n\nThe Exelon Foundation, in collaboration with Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), announced the return this summer of in-person learning for the fifth annual Exelon Foundation STEM Leadership Academy, which was launched in 2018 to encourage young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Sessions will take place in Philadelphia (July 10-15), the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area (July 17-22) and Chicago (July 31-Aug. 5). Applications for this year’s STEM Leadership Academy are open until April 11, 2022.\n\nDesigned to inspire and equip the next generation of climate leaders, the STEM Leadership Academy provides a week-long curriculum that incorporates a series of hands-on STEM activities centered on climate action, visits to noteworthy energy and environmental landmarks and discussions with members of Exelon’s leadership team and prominent female STEM leaders. Each of the three, week-long sessions will host approximately 60 young women in 10th and 11th grades and culminate with an Energy Innovation Challenge, encouraging teams of participants to create their own energy-efficient product prototypes, with a panel of judges selecting a winning product or service at the conclusion of each Academy.\n\n“In order to transform the energy grid to be more sustainable, resilient and secure, we must engage and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Broadening access to STEM programs ensures we are reaching even more of the talented young minds who will help us take on future energy challenges,” said Chris Crane, president and CEO of Exelon. “Our STEM Leadership Academy provides high school students with invaluable resources, tools and opportunities to strengthen their preparation for future professional STEM careers.”\n\nA new survey conducted by the Exelon Foundation and PEAR (Partnerships in Education and Resilience) of 2021 STEM Leadership Academy participants found that those who attended the Academy ranked themselves as being more interested in STEM careers and engaged in STEM activities, better critical thinkers and benefiting from stronger peer relationships than those in the study who did not attend the STEM Leadership Academy.\...