Rising Juniors Earn Top Honors at Exelon Foundation STEM Academy
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Out of nearly 200 applicants, CHS rising juniors Grace Byard and Gale Sanchez were among just 50 students selected to attend the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy at Saint Joseph’s University earlier this month—and both took home top honors!
The free, residential leadership program is tailored specifically for young women who are curious about energy and sustainability and eager to explore how science and technology can help solve real-world challenges.
Sanchez earned the Green Innovator Award (Best Overall Project) for designing a brownfield-turned-community center tailored for a high-crime, low-income area. Meanwhile, Byard secured the Best Site Planning award for her proposal transforming a brownfield site into an affordable healthcare clinic. Congratulations to both on their impressive achievements!
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