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Young Women in Illinois Rev Up to Build, Race Electric Vehicles in ComEd’s EV Rally
Teens build high-tech electric go-carts while learning about clean energy and future STEM careers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Forty-five young women are
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nTeens build high-tech electric go-carts while learning about clean energy and future STEM careers\n\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nForty-five young women are gearing up for ComEd’s third EV Rally, a program designed to educate female students on electric vehicles (EVs), science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) principles and the future of clean energy while connecting with female ComEd mentors.\n\n\nOver four build nights, students work with their mentors to assemble electric go-carts while also learning about STEM principles and participating in STEM challenges. The program reaches top speeds on Saturday, July 26 at noon, when the girls race their completed go-carts at The Fields Commons in Chicago.\n\n\n“The ComEd EV Rally program is an incredible way for teens to get out of the classroom and experience STEM hands-on supported by likeminded peers and talented mentors,” said Cheryl Maletich, Senior Vice President of Transmission and Substation at ComEd. “Careers in STEM fields are open to all, and we are committed to ensuring the next generation of women have opportunities for successful, rewarding and lucrative careers in STEM spaces. The energy and excitement that surround these future STEM leaders is electric, and we at ComEd are proud to support their continued pursual of STEM education.”\n\n\nFemale students between the ages of 13 and 18 were eligible to apply for the program. The 45 participating students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship upon program completion.\n\n\nInformation on how to attend the race can be found at: ComEd.com/STEM.\n\n\n“We are always grateful for opportunities to strengthen the STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) community and bring innovative ideas to the forefront of our field, especially in young people,\" said Dr. Jessica Chavez, Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee Vice President of Education and Chief Learning and Community Partnership Officer at Griffin MSI. \"Our partnership with ComEd and EV Rally is an exciting way to showcase the passion of female students in our community, support the futures of historically underrepresented groups in the STE(A)M workforce, and inspire the inventive genius in everyone.”\n\n\nFrom its early beginnings as the Icebox Derby, this program has impacted its participants far beyond crossing the finish line at the end of Race Day. Many ...