Energy Superheroes to celebrate Lights On Afterschool!

We’re thrilled to share that Energy Superheroes and Trailblazers are joining in the nation’s celebration of afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool! Energy Superheroes and Trailblazers are real-life women with superpowers and careers that are leading the energy transition. Many of these women help to power local communities and even afterschool locations! These women are featured in the award-winning multicultural nonfiction children’s book series, Everyday Superheroes. This book series published by WiseInk, shares relatable role models and their stories working in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) careers.

On October 20, 2022, Energy Superheroes and Trailblazers will be joining Lights On celebrations to help “Flip the Switch.” These women will be sparking excitement about energy careers, signing and giving away books (Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers), and building wind turbines. A big thank you to Energy Superhero partners for donating books and wind turbine kits including: FirstLight Power, KidWind, Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Pattern Energy, Siemens Energy, and Women’s Energy Network Boston.

You can find Energy Superheroes and Trailblazers at these four Lights On locations:  

• Boston, MA, Afterschool location TBD
• Chattanooga, TN, Girls Inc. 
• Houston, TX, Afterschool location TBD
• Oklahoma City, OK, Memorial Park Boys and Girls Club Location

Energy is an important part of STEM learning and afterschool programs are a natural space to provide engaging, hands-on STEM learning opportunities. The latest America After 3PM special report, STEM Learning On The Rise, But Barriers and Inequities Exist, highlights that 73 percent of parents with children in afterschool programs report that their child has access to STEM learning in their program. Take a look at our STEM Learning activities including some in energy for ways to engage STEM in your Lights On Afterschool event.

Don’t miss out and make sure your Lights On Afterschool event is registered! A raffle will be providing donated copies of the Everyday Superheroes books to five afterschool programs—register your program by September 15 to be entered to win! Join us on October 20, 2022 to energize the STEM Superheroes in your programs!