Your STEMinist October Edition

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October 2019

STEMinist Returns!

STEMinist is back for October! Read on for the latest and greatest on upcoming STEM events, internship opportunities, and other inspiring stories.

STEM Academy Alumnae Featured at Exelon's Innovation Expo!

Members of the winning team from this summer's STEM Innovation Leadership Academy at the University of Maryland were featured at Exelon’s Innovation Expo on Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C. Talia Jackson, Kayura Gwynn, Katie Haas, and Yasmi Chibber had the opportunity to talk about their project and the Academy with Exelon employees who stopped by their booth. They also spoke with keynote speaker Megan Smith, who was the Chief Technology Officer in former President Barack Obama’s administration and a past Vice President at Google. We're so glad they had a chance to talk about their project and the Academy with many of Exelon's most innovative employees!

STEM Star of the Month

It's no secret that despite being underrepresented in the industry, there are some incredible women leaders in STEM fields across the globe. This month we wanted to feature a rock star woman in STEM that some of the STEM Innovation Leadership Academy alumnae from Philadelphia might remember - Susan Davis, Vice President Environmental Affairs, Chief Sustainability Officer at Comcast. During the Academy, Susan shared with the young women her experiences, career path, and what makes a great leader. Click here to learn more about Susan, our STEM Star of the Month.

Internships - check out some of these neat opportunities!

Internships are a great way to gain experience and expand your skill sets so that you're ready for that first job. While we aren't specifically endorsing or in contact with the organizations listed below, we thought these might be cool opportunities for you to read more about!

The Chicago Zoological Society’s King Conservation Science Scholars Program. Learn more about animals and conservation, network with others, and make a difference in the community while preparing for college and future careers.

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) Applications due on Nov. 1 for the SEAP program, which is a direct mentor-student relationship between Department of Defense scientists and talented high school seniors.

List of additional STEM Internships for High School Students - check out this list for opportunities in Washington DC and Maryland.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 5 - Exelon STEM Day at Chicago Architecture Biennial. The evening will include dinner and an interesting panel of speakers on the intersection of architecture, design, and climate.

Nov. 8 - 2019 Walmart's National Day of Design. This STEM day across the nation encourages students to employ critical thinking skills, teamwork, STEM principles, and an entrepreneurial mindset to create a solution to a real-world, relevant challenge.

Dec. 8 - Exelon STEM Day at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo Lights. Take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the light exhibits before exploring the lights on your own. Invite to follow.

Oct. 19 2019 - Apr. 19, 2020 - The Worst-Case Scenario: Survival Experience opens at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. From surviving an avalanche and leaping from a moving train to picking a lock and fending off germs, this exciting exhibit will have you thinking on your feet and laughing at every turn.

Career Corner

Resources for everything from building a resume, to the importance of STEM careers, to perfecting your LinkedIn profile.

The Importance of Networking for Students

High School Resume Examples and Writing Tips

Parents May Hold the Key to Teens' Embrace of STEM Education

The Power of LinkedIn - Why Every High School Student Needs to be on LinkedIn

Exelon Foundation STEM Innovation Leadership Academy www.exelonstemacademy.org

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