Applications for the 8th annual Exelon Foundation STEM Academy summer program are now open and young women interested in STEM are encouraged to apply! Additionally, the 2nd annual Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy summer program is now open and young men interested in STEM are encouraged to apply! These are two separate opportunities, one for young women and the other for young men. Please be mindful when submitting applications as applications submitted to the incorrect portal will not be considered.

The 2025 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is a free, week-long program for current 10th and 11th grade girls (class of 2026 and 2027) interested in STEM that live in the Baltimore area. Students will learn from professionals working in STEM and other leaders; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers.  The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Baltimore summer program will be held Sunday, July 20th - Friday, July 25th at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.   

Applications and additional information can be found here!  Please note that the application deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  I hope you’re as excited about this as we are and will share with schools in your neighborhoods!

Some of our past participants / parents have said:  

“I had a wonderful time meeting other females in STEM and learning about energy. I will take the knowledge and experiences I had this past week and use them in the future.” – Academy Participant 

“[She] came back with the assurance that she wanted to work in STEM and can’t wait to start college! I also heard that she and her group won a BEST project award. My teen is still talking about her great experience.” – Parent of Academy Participant 

Another opportunity for young men, the 2025 Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy, is a free, week-long program for current 10th and 11th grade boys (class of 2026 and 2027) interested in STEM that live in the Baltimore area. Students will learn from professionals working in STEM and other leaders; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers.  The Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy Baltimore summer program will be held Sunday, July 20th - Friday, July 25th at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

All interested students, educators, or parents are welcome to join us for an informational session.  Participants will be able to ask questions, hear from Boys to STEM Academy alumni, and learn more about the summer academy. 

Applications and additional information can be found here!  Please note that the application deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  I hope you’re as excited about this as we are and will share with schools in your neighborhoods! 

Some of our past participants have said:  

“The Boys to STEM Academy changed the way I view the world around me. The experience of combating a real-world energy industry challenge made my team feel like we were truly contributing to something bigger than ourselves. It gave me a deeper understanding of how engineers can drive positive change in our society.” -Boys to STEM Academy Participant

“The Boys to STEM Academy didn’t just teach me about science and engineering; it taught me about myself. Through every project and challenge, I discovered new strengths and interests that I never knew I had. This experience is just the start of my career, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next.” -Boys to STEM Academy Participant