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May 22, 2020

Hi , with Memorial Day weekend upon us, we may not be able to travel to many places or gather with friends at a BBQ, but this week's STEMinist shares many virtual opportunities to commemorate the holiday and participate in STEM activities without leaving our homes. Check it out!

While Memorial Day typically signifies the beginning of summer with a long weekend, perhaps some travel or a local BBQ with family and friends, its significance includes much more. This holiday allows us to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. military. While many usual ceremonies and celebrations aren't happening in-person right now, there are several ways you can commemorate the holiday virtually. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is holding a live online commemoration event on May 25 from 1pm - 2pm EST on their website. While you're on their site you can also write a personal message, record a video, or take a virtual tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Another notable event is the 100 year anniversary of the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. While the Cemetery remains closed to visitors, its first online exhibit allows the public to virtually explore these hallowed grounds while learning about its construction and history over the last century. Check out the video in the image or link above to see this historic site from home this weekend.

Whether or not you live in Chicago, everyone should check out the Museum of Science and Industry's Science at Home series, which includes a variety of projects, experiments, and videos you can access from anywhere to keep your science skills fresh. We especially like this cool video on a microgravity experiment in the Willis Tower, 103 stories above the streets of Chicago.

Check out this super interesting virtual field trip in a Stanley Black & Decker Makerspace where you'll work alongside the experts to see how math, science, technology, creativity and teamwork can lead to technological advancements in our everyday lives. You'll also learn what skills and experiences you'll need for a STEM career.

Coming up - STEM Career Chat Webinar with

ComEd Sr. Engineer, Kelly Gunn

Did you catch yesterday's invite in your inbox? If not, open it up or click the link below to register for next week's STEM Career Chat webinar with Kelly Gunn, who works as a Sr. Engineer for ComEd (the electric company for northern Illinois). Open to all STEM alumnae and other young women interested in STEM, Kelly will give us the inside scoop on life as a Sr. Engineer at ComEd, what it's been like to pursue a career path in STEM as a woman, and more. You'll have the opportunity to ask her any questions, too!

STEM Career Chat Webinar - click HERE to register

Tuesday, May 26 from 4:30 - 5:30pm Central (Chicago) time / 5:30 - 6:30pm Eastern (MD/DC and Philadelphia) time

CLICK HERE to view the invitation and more information

Exelon Foundation STEM Innovation Leadership Academy www.exelonstemacademy.org

www.exeloncorp.com