July 9-14, 2023 Applications are now closed. New applications will not be reviewed. Accepted participants may log in to complete their confirmation paperwork. Looking for a fun and supportive environment to connect with other young women who are interested in STEM? Considering a future career in science, technology, engineering, or math? Want to know more about energy, sustainability, and climate change? Interested in improving your leadership skills? The Exelon Foundation STEM Leadership Academy is a free, week-long in-person event. Learn from women working in STEM and business leaders. Visit energy facilities. Explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change. Connect with like-minded peers. Young women currently in 10th or 11th grade (class of 2024 and 2025) are invited to apply for the 2023 Exelon STEM Leadership Academy. Successful applicants will spend the week attending educational sessions, improving leadership and professional skills, and tackling a weeklong group challenge. Young women will have the opportunity to meet business and community leaders and converse with women currently working in STEM.
Free to attend
Want to learn more? Join us for one of two informational webinars. January 23, 2023 - recording March 3, 2023 - recording |
All participants will be required to show proof of vaccination upon acceptance to the program. *The 2023 academy is being planned as a fully in-person experience. If public health recommendations dictate, the academy may be held virtually. Applicants will be informed of any change to the program prior to accepting their position. |
940 W Harrison Street
Chicago IL 60607
July 9, 2023 Sunday 10:30 am – 11:30 am Student Drop Off and Check In (Residence Hall) 10:30 am – 11:50 am Room Set Up, Meet Your Roommate 12:00 pm Lunch for participants 12:45 pm Overview of the week 1:15 pm Getting to Know Each Other 2:30 pm Exelon 101 Bingo 3:00 pm Break 3:15 pm Discuss the challenge, hands on lesson related to the week/challenge 4:30 pm Leadership Session 6:00 pm Dinner in Dining Hall 7:00 pm Return to dorm, dorm meeting and checking out dorm facilities; go over participant expectations 8:00 pm Complete Tech Set Up 9:00 pm Dorm Time/Finish unpacking your things 10:30 pm Lights out July 10, 2023 Monday 8:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall 9:00 am Fieldtrip to Chicago Training Center 1:45 pm Depart for UIC 2:00 pm Hands-on Activities 3:00 pm Challenge Work 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Hands-on Activities 9:10 pm Dorm Time 10:30 pm Lights Out July 11, 2023 Tuesday 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Challenge Work 11:30 am Lunch 12:30 pm Hands-on Activities 3:00 pm Rec Time 5:00 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Leadership Skills Session 7:00 pm Challenge Work 9:10 pm Dorm Time 10:30 pm Lights Out July 12, 2023 Wednesday 8:00 am Breakfast presentation from University Admissions 9:00 am Hands-on Activities 11:00 am Challenge Work 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Challenge Work 2:30 pm Recreation/Free Time 4:00 pm Freshen Up, Dress for Reception with Executives and Dinner 5:00 pm Reception with Executives 5:45 pm STEM Leadership Panel and Dinner 8:30 pm Dorm Time 10:30 pm Lights Out July 13, 2023 Thursday 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Challenge Work 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Fieldtrip ComEd Chicago North 5:15 pm Fun Evening Activity and Dinner 7:45 pm Leadership Skills Session 9:30 pm Dorm Time and Finish Packing what can be packed 10:30 pm Lights Out July 14, 2023 Friday 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Challenge Work 11:30 am Lunch 12:30 pm Challenge Presentation and Judging 3:30 pm Break 4:00 pm Debrief of the Week, End of Week Survey and Evaluation 5:15 pm Closing Presentation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Participant Pick Up/ Check out of Residence Hall *Specific activities, and times subject to change
What Past Participants Have Said "There have been so many awesome opportunities in not just STEM, but also leadership. I highly recommend this opportunity for STEM-oriented females who seek change in their communities." “Thank you for this opportunity. This week has been the best experience of my life!” “I really enjoyed talking to people who have been successful. There was more of a chance to interact with people who are doing what I’m interested in too which I liked a lot too. I met a woman who has a such a cool job too!” “My favorite part of the virtual STEM Innovation + Leadership Academy was getting to learn about the effects of climate change and coming up with solutions in our groups for how we can mitigate them. Over the five days, I became very close with my group, which I did not expect to happen with the virtual format.” “I learned to own my own energy and to be my own person. If I am confident in what I do AND act, I can do anything I set my mind to. There are so many more jobs I can look into, especially since many industries are looking for more women. It was incredibly inspiring.”
The Exelon Foundation is committed to powering a better future including focusing on funding education and workforce development programs, energizing communities and supporting employee philanthropy. Energy Empowerment in Communities Support for programs that address climate change with a focus on underserved communities, such as the Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i). Energy Education & Workforce Development Support for programs that inspire students to pursue careers in the energy field. Employee Engagement Support for employee philanthropy through the Exelon Foundation Employee Giving Campaign, Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers programs. Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) provides electric service to more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. ComEd is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy supplier. The National Energy Education Development Project promotes an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs. NEED works with energy companies, agencies and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation’s schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management.
University of Illinois Chicago - ARC, Chicago
July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023