On June 27th was the culminating event of the Exelon Foundation’s annual STEM Academy for girls and its Boys to STEM Academy at DePaul University. That week, they welcomed nearly 100 high school students from across northern Illinois for a weeklong, overnight, on-campus experience. The programs ended with a final event where the students presented their projects. Open to local students, these programs offered hands-on learning, interactive workshops, and mentoring sessions that explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Now in its eighth year for girls and second year for boys, the Academies give students a chance to work in teams to solve real-world energy challenges and present their ideas to a panel of judges. Throughout the week, participants gained valuable experience in STEM fields and benefitted from guidance and insights shared by ComEd and Exelon mentors, reinforcing Exelon’s ongoing commitment to building the next generation of talent.

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