Kalia Dodd (9), a Girl Scout inMiramar, Fla.,speaks with representatives from NextEra Energy, Inc.(NEE), Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) parent company,during NEE’s virtual Renewable Energy STEM Patch programheld Aug. 3-9, 2020. Guided by industry professionals, each of the 46 registered Girl Scouts had the opportunity to learn about renewable energy and the option to build a solar-powered car or a wind turbine. Upon completion, each girl received a NEE Renewable Energy Patch. FPL partnered with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida to offer the annual workshop as a virtual learning experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to encourage girls to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career paths. Photo credit: Huchani Dodd
Kalia Dodd (9), a Girl Scout in Miramar, Fla., assembles a solar car during NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) and Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) virtual Renewable Energy STEM Patch programheld Aug. 3-9, 2020. As part of FPL and its parent company’scommitment to supporting females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, they partnered with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida to help more than 46 registered elementary through high school students across the country, including many in South Florida, to receive aNEE Renewable Energy Patch. Guided by industry professionals from the company’s Women in Energy employee resource group, participating Girl Scoutshad the option to build a solar-powered car or a wind turbine to learn more about renewable energy.Photo credit: Huchani Dodd
Kalia Dodd, a fourth grade Girl Scout from Miramar, Fla., proudly showcases her new patch and solar car after she completed the NextEra Energy Renewable Energy STEM Patch program on Aug. 8, 2020. As part of Florida Power & Light Company and its parent company, NextEra Energy Inc.’scommitment to supporting females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, they partnered with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida to host a virtual workshop about renewable energy for more than 46 registered elementary through high school students across the country, including many in South Florida. The online workshop took place with guidance from the company’s Women in Energy employee resource group. Photo credit: Huchani Dodd
Zoe-Renee Gibson (left) and her sister Zara-Tai Gibson (right), Girl Scouts in Boynton Beach, Fla., prepare to join representatives from NextEra Energy, Inc.(NEE), Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) parent company, for the NEE Renewable Energy STEM Patch programvirtual workshop on Aug. 8, 2020. Guided by industry professionals from the companies, each of the 46 registered Girl Scouts learned about renewable energy and had the option to build a solar-powered car or a wind turbine and, upon completion, receive the NEE Renewable Energy Patch. FPL partnered with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida to take their annual workshop virtualamid the COVID-19 pandemic. This program aims to encourage girls to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career paths. Photo credit: Donna Gibson
Zoe-Renee Gibson (left) and her sister Zara-Tai Gibson (right), Girl Scouts in Boynton Beach, Fla., prepare to race solar cars they assembled during a Renewable Energy STEM Patch programon Aug. 8, 2020. The virtual learning program, hosted by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), Florida Power & Light Company’s parent company,in partnership with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, enabled over 46 registered Girl Scoutsto receive the NEE Renewable Energy Patch, which they can now proudly wear on their uniforms. The program’s goal is to enrich students’ experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and prepare them for fulfilling careers in the future.Photo credit: Donna Gibson
