March 1
STEM Academy Career Panel - Women in Technology
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
6:00-7:00pm ET
Join us for an inspiring virtual panel as we shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements and contributions of women in the world of technology. Our distinguished panel of accomplished women will share their unique journeys, insights, and strategies for success in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
About This Event
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Career Panel- Women in Technology
Dive into the world of technology as we celebrate Women's History Month. Join us for an inspiring virtual panel as we shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements and contributions of women in the world of technology. Our distinguished panel of accomplished women will share their unique journeys, insights, and strategies for success in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
There will be a Q&A following the panel, bring your questions for these wonderful women as we explore the world of technology!
Meet our Panelists:
- Kelly Lyman, VP IT PECO
- Aretha Calloway, Director IT, Exelon
- Poorna Shanker, Manager IT, Exelon
Who Should Attend?
Young people in the following locations that are currently in high school are welcome to register.
- Washington DC
- Maryland
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania: In the PECO service area of Philadelphia and its PA suburbs
- New Jersey: In the Atlantic City Electric service area of southern New Jersey
- Illinois: In the ComEd service area of northern Illinois
Participants must be students in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade or a STEM Academy alumnae.
Participants must have computer and internet access and be interested in fully participating in the Zoom session by sharing video.
Rock Candy Experiment Delights Chemistry Honors Students
In a sweet twist to their chemistry studies, students from the honors class recently embarked on a delicious experiment, crafting their very own rock candy in the lab. Mixing approximately 3 cups of sugar per 1 cup of water, they carefully heated the solution until all the sugar dissolved. Adding flavor to their solution, they then transferred it into cups or jars.
The highlight of the experiment was the placement of sugar-covered sticks into the solution, allowing them to cool down over a week or more. As the temperature dropped, the magic unfolded – crystals began to sprout as sugar precipitated, forming the iconic rock candy.
Throughout the process, students keenly observed the principles of saturated solutions, the impact of temperature on solubility and precipitation, and the mesmerizing formation of crystals in a solution. And of course, they had a blast tasting their sweet creations along the way!
This hands-on experiment not only tickled their taste buds but also deepened their understanding of chemistry concepts, making learning both educational and enjoyable. Stay tuned for more exciting experiments from our budding scientists!
