For the summer edition of the program in 2021, 100 diverse Chicagoland high school students participated in virtual sessions to build their own Mars Rover. The program culminated with an in-person event in which students used their rovers to navigate various “Marscapes,” with each teen using their own rover and learned skills to complete tasks.
STEM programming and mentorship at an early age are the keys for young people to pursue careers in STEM.
“I remember being in school, pursuing my engineering degree, and being one of the only women of color in my specified classes made it especially challenging,” said Maya Garcia, civil engineer and ComEd STEM program mentor. “It’s such a hard field when you’re going through school and feeling like you are alone. I want to make it easier for the next generation and be the vessel that leads them to new opportunities.”
Garcia is one of the many ComEd leaders to serve as mentors for students/youth aspiring to a career in STEM. To learn more about STEM education programs and how ComEd is supporting the next generation of innovators visit ComEd.Com/STEM.
Here’s to powering a future where all young people, regardless of race, gender or zip code, can grow in the sunlight of opportunity.