SCIENCEWTOP DC
Innovative program gives DC-area teens a peek into STEM careers
The Exelon Academy, sponsored by Pepco and the Exelon Foundation, provides DC-area teens with hands-on STEM career exposure through programs at the University of Maryland, College Park. Over 100 high school juniors and seniors from underserved communities participated, engaging in projects like designing electrical grids and planning sustainable communities. The initiative emphasizes attracting young women to STEM fields and developing workforce-ready skills.
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