Great Solutions Grow From the People They Serve
Our community engagement strategy ensures that people, not just programs, are at the center of the region's transformation into a national hub for battery innovation.
Our approach focuses on building trust, belonging, and shared investment in the region's future through social, structural, and strategic impact.
Community Engagement in Action!
Facilitated conversations across rural, urban, and suburban communities to gauge public opinion
Mobile outreach bringing battery science into public spaces across the region
13-day activation expected to reach nearly 900,000 attendees with interactive demonstrations and career pathway information
An 8-week immersive program for 50 students culminating in residential camp at SUNY Broome, run by the YWCA of Rochester
Tactile activities, storytelling, and fun delivered in partnership with trusted schools and community groups
Educational resource for adults on batteries in daily life
Educational materials on batteries in daily life and careers in energy storage
Listening sessions conducted across diverse geographic and demographic communities
In partnership with YWCA Rochester, YWCA Syracuse, and Bridge Green Upcycle
collaborating with organizations, educators, and leaders to encourage young minds and fill the next-gen talent pipeline
that highlight how batteries power daily life—while promoting safety and responsible recycling
Expanding K-12 science events, regional convenings, and public awareness campaigns to reach more geographies and demographics across Upstate NY