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National Grid’s Commitment to STEMMarcy L. ReedPresident, Massachusetts August 5, 2013
Energy 2030
What is it and what does it mean?
What? Double energy productivity in the US by 2030 by cutting in half the energy we waste
How? Stay at the top of global innovation; increase use of clean, renewable energy sources
Why? To make our world a better place to live
When? Now and over the next 17 years
Who? We can all help shape the future of energy
How is National Grid helping?
Supporting Energy 2030 through STEM
We depend on engineers to help shape the future of energy
There is a shortage of engineers entering the workforce
So, we’re preparing today for tomorrow’s engineering workforce by investing in STEM
Investing in STEM is a social responsibility and starts with early education
Sometimes, the best classrooms are outside of school
Let me show you what energy means to me…
Developing energy conservation strategies hands –on
How to make a wind-vane
Chocolate chip cookie mining
Hosting annual Earth Day t-shirt design contest
Pre-K across our footprint
$50K investment
Green Education Foundation
Let me feel what energy is…
Corporate sponsor: Teacher Resource Center & Teacher Services Program
Reaching over 3,500 educators through a combination of programs
Reaching countless pre-school age children
Two-year $150K partnership
New England Aquarium
Help me explore energy with my family…
Providing STEM teaching kits and training to reach 12,500 families in Massachusetts
Supporting professional development for teachers in grades 1-5
Hosting annual National Grid STEM night for teachers and students
Two-year $80K partnership
Boston Children’s Museum
Help me to embrace the unknown…
Sponsor: EarthWorks!
Understanding the environment
Thinking about the impact of our everyday choices
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Give me time to think things through…
Sponsor: ThinkSpace
Inviting young visitors to explore, imagine, create and experiment with spatial thinking
Offering hands-on play for powerful problem-solving
Providence Children’s Museum
STEM for life
Inspire – Encourage – Role model
Getting today’s children excited about STEM
creates a brighter future for us all.
