STEMinist: LOVE all things STEM? ❤️

February 5, 2026

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Read this month's STEMinist to learn about our year-round programming and how to stay involved! Whether you're just starting high school or halfway through college, we are here for your pursuit of all things STEM! Get inspired with all the STEM news that STEMinist brings to you!

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Exelon Foundation STEM Academy

& Boys to STEM Academy!

Apply Now and Join Us for the 2026 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy and Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy!

Interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Want to explore sustainability, energy, and climate change? Join our network of alumni and take part in the STEM Academies!

Apply today and join us this summer!

Applications close

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Exelon Foundation

STEM Academy

The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is now accepting applications!

With over 1,200 alumnae since 2018, the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy has welcomed young women to spend the week learning about energy and sustainability, meeting employees and executives who work in STEM, and developing their personal and professional leadership skills.

Exelon Foundation STEM Academy

Exelon Foundation

Boys to STEM Academy

The Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy is now accepting applications!

Since 2024, we have welcomed over 250 young men to join us to spend a week learning about energy and sustainability, meeting employees and executives who work in STEM, and developing their personal and professional leadership skills.

Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy

Dates and Locations

Join us for an

Informational Session!

Join us for an informational session to learn about the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy and Boys to STEM Academy. We will be answering questions about the week-long program, the application process, and more!

Click below to register for next month's informational session today!

Exelon Foundation

STEM Academy

Want to learn more? Join us for an Informational Webinar on Tuesday, March 3rd, 5-6 pm Central/6-7 pm Eastern.

STEM Academy Informational Webinar

Exelon Foundation

Boys to STEM Academy

Want to learn more? Join us for an Informational Webinar on Tuesday, March 3rd, 6-7pm Central/ 7-8 pm Eastern.

Boys to STEM Informational Webinar

Empowering the Next Generation: Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Alumni Return as Full-Time Employees

Each year, the Exelon Foundation invites female high school juniors and seniors to a week-long STEM Academy that offers hands-on experience in STEM, energy and sustainability.

Asata Mander and Danielle Thompson joined the STEM Academy in high school, and through the opportunity, developed their passion for pursuing a career in the STEM field.

To learn more about Asata and Danielle's experiences and their journey from alumni to full-time employees, click below and read the full story on Exelon's blog, The Grid.

Exelon: The Grid

Upcoming Events!

Nothing but Nuclear: Hands-on Science Session

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

6:00-7:30 pm CT/ 7:00-8:30 pm ET

Join us for a virtual, hands-on STEM deep dive into the world of nuclear energy! Explore how atoms split, how reactors work, and why nuclear power matters for our clean-energy future. Come discover one of the most powerful technologies shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape.

We’ll ship all the materials you need in advance of the event, so you can experiment and build along with our instructors in real time.