MIRAMAR, Fla. – Kalia Dodd, a fourth grade Girl Scout, showcases her new patch and solar car after she completed the NextEra Energy (NEE) Renewable Energy STEM Patch program Aug. 8. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and their parent company NEE recently partnered with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida in conducting 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. The online workshop took place with guidance from the company’s Women in Energy employee resource group. Each of the 46 registered Scouts learned about renewable energy with the option to build a solar-powered car or wind turbine. Upon completion, each girl received a NEE Renewable Energy Patch.
No Comment