Forty-five young women are gearing up for ComEd’s third EV Rally, a program designed to educate female students on electric vehicles (EVs), science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles and the future of clean energy while connecting with female ComEd mentors.
Watch a video about the EV Rally here.
Over four build nights, students work with their mentors to assemble electric go-karts while also learning about STEM principles and participating in STEM challenges. The program reaches top speeds on Saturday, July 26th, at noon, when the girls race their completed go-karts at The Fields Commons in Chicago.
“Careers in STEM fields are open to all, and we are committed to ensuring the next generation of women have opportunities for successful, rewarding, and lucrative careers in STEM spaces,” said Cheryl Maletich, senior VP of Transmission and Substation at ComEd. “Careers in STEM fields are open to. The energy and excitement that surround these future STEM leaders is electric, and we at ComEd are proud to support their continued pursual of STEM education.”
Female students between the ages of 13 and 18 were eligible to apply for the program. The 45 participating students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship upon completing the program.
ComEd’s dedication to educating the next generation of diverse young women about STEM and zero-emissions vehicles reaches across northern Illinois. This year, over half the participants come from equity investment eligible communities, as defined by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in Illinois. Continuing to invest in an inclusive workforce is necessary to prepare for the future of energy.
Since the start of the Icebox Derby in 2014, 300 young women have participated in this program, receiving over $600,000 in scholarships from ComEd.
Information on how to attend the race can be found here.
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