Dayton Power and Light is Activating and Energizing Girls in Science
June 07 2017 - 01:03PM
Business Wire
Girls from Dayton Regional STEM School, Edison Elementary School
(Dayton Public Schools District), Graham Middle School (Graham
Local Schools), Russia Local School (Russia Local School District)
and Warner Middle School (Xenia Community Schools), will discover
how much fun science can be by taking part in AEGIS 2017
(Activating and Energizing Girls in Science).
Studies show that girls and boys are equally interested in
science and math in elementary school. But by middle school,
stereotypes and lack of role models start turning girls off when it
comes to science, engineering, and technical careers. Girls given
the opportunity to learn and experiment get excited about pursuing
careers in those fields.
AEGIS 2017 is a program sponsored by Dayton Power & Light
and facilitated by the Ohio Energy Project (OEP) to allow girls to
explore science and energy issues working as a team. Each of the
five teams builds an energy bike, which generates electric energy
to illuminate light bulbs by pedaling a stationary bike.
The 25 students in grades 7-9, and their teachers and
chaperones, will spend three days, June 6-8, working on the energy
bike project. They will also visit DP&L’s operations
headquarters and hear from women who work in science-related jobs
at DP&L. Meals, lodging and educational materials will be
provided free of charge.
After the project, the students may transport their completed
energy bike back to their schools where, as leaders, they can use
it to help other students, as well as members of their communities
learn about energy.
DP&L’s School Education Program, which includes AEGIS 2017,
is facilitated by OEP throughout the school year. The school
program is part of DP&L’s ongoing energy efficiency efforts for
customers, which also include rebates on new heat pumps and air
conditioners, discounts on energy-efficient lighting, free
refrigerator recycling and rebates for business customers. See more
energy efficiency measures at www.dpandl.com/save.
About The Dayton Power and Light Company and AES
The Dayton Power and Light Company is the principal subsidiary
of DPL Inc. (DPL), a regional energy provider and an AES company.
DPL’s other significant subsidiaries include AES Ohio Generation,
LLC (AES Ohio Gen), Miami Valley Insurance Company (MVIC), and
Miami Valley Lighting, LLC (MVLt). The Dayton Power and Light
Company, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over
520,000 customers in West Central Ohio; AES Ohio Gen engages in the
operation of merchant peaking generation facilities; MVIC, a
captive insurance company, provides insurance services to DPL and
its subsidiaries, and MVLt maintains outdoor lighting to
governments and businesses. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and
operates approximately 3,000 megawatts of generation capacity, of
which 2,000 megawatts are coal-fired units and 1,000 megawatts are
solar, natural gas, battery storage and diesel peaking units. For
more information about the company, please visit www.dplinc.com.
Connect with DP&L at www.twitter.com/dpltoday,
www.linkedin.com/company/dayton-power-and-light, and at
www.facebook.com/DPLToday.
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 200 global power
company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 17 countries
through a diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as
thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce of
19,000 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting
the world’s changing power needs. AES’ 2016 revenues were $14
billion and AES owns and manages $36 billion in total assets. To
learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter
@TheAESCorp
About Ohio Energy Project
The Ohio Energy Project, an award-winning energy education
organization, facilitates DP&L’s School Education Program, “Be
E3 Smart” The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency recognized OEP’s
work with an “Outstanding Energy Education Program” award in
2008.
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Dayton Power and Light CompanyMary Ann Kabel, 937-224-5940orOhio
Energy ProjectDebby Yerkes, 513-602-5522dyerkes@ohioenergy.org
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