The Exelon STEM Leadership Academy is a free, week-long experience for girls, aged 16-to-19 years, from diverse communities in the Washington, D.C., Chicago and Philadelphia metro regions. The academy is designed to prepare students for STEM academic and career paths, ideally as an Exelon employee, through hands-on experiences and education in leadership, communication and presentation skills.
Mathey, one of two recipients from Illinois, became passionate about environmental science in her middle school environmentalist club.