Rising to the challenge
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, employees at Catawba Nuclear Station rose to the challenge to support York County neighbors in need through their participation in the station’s 35th Anniversary Giving Challenge, part of its celebration of powering the...
Festival of Trees winners announced
Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center recently wrapped up its virtual Festival of Trees display and voting contest that captivated more than 4,300 viewers.
Vibrant holiday trees focuses on raising awareness
While the first-place winner of the 2019 World of Energy Festival of Trees display, affectionately called “the peacock tree,” stood out for its vibrant, feathery array of deep purples, turquoise and emerald green decorations, its message was what viewers...
Here to bring holiday cheer straight to your screen
Now more than ever, nonprofit organizations and charities need to get the word out about their efforts in the community. Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center at Oconee Nuclear Station, near Seneca, S.C., is proud to support these efforts...
Full STEAM ahead with holiday crafts!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
-Clement Clarke Moore
Breaking from our usual programming is this fun, holiday special
With Halloween festivities around the corner, this is a perfect time for you, and children of all ages, to incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) into your celebrations. From picking out unique costumes to carving pumpkins,...
Celebrate STEM Day with the EXPLORE mobile lab
To celebrate National STEM Day, South Carolina’s Duke Energy nuclear sites have partnered with Clemson University’s EXPLORE Mobile Lab to bring STEM into your home with a fun, virtual activity. On Nov. 9, students ages 10-14 can participate in this...
Virtual STEM Summer Camp - a Recap
Throughout the year, our energy education centers host events to provide students with opportunities to learn about science. Due to social distancing measures in play due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), these activities cannot take place as they normally would in person. But the learning and experimenting doesn't have to stop! Now, students can participate in a week's worth of experiments from home.
Virtual STEM Summer Camp
Throughout the year, our energy education centers host events to provide students with opportunities to learn about science. Due to social distancing measures in play due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), these activities cannot take place as they normally would in person. But the learning and experimenting doesn't have to stop! Now, students can participate in a week's worth of experiments from home.
STEAM activities for the dog days of summer
There are only a few weeks left of summer before school starts. And, if you are looking for fun activities to do with your family, we have you covered.
When camps or field trips visit one of our energy education centers (the World of Energy, the...