Lighting the Way: Reflecting on New York Energy Week with Lectrify

As New York Energy Week wraps up, we're inspired by the momentum building across the state around energy education and career readiness. New York continues to lead the charge in clean energy innovation, backed by visionary planning through resources like the New York State Energy Plan and initiatives from NYSERDA.

At WhyMaker, we believe in transforming big ideas into hands-on learning—and our June featured product, Lectrify, makes energy and electricity accessible, exciting, and educational for students of all ages.

Why Energy Education Matters

In a rapidly evolving world, our students will need to understand not only how energy systems work but also how their own skills and passions can connect to meaningful careers in energy. Whether it’s engineering, data science, law, or project management—energy touches everything. Teaching students how to think critically about their role in powering the future is more relevant than ever.

Turning Passion Into Purpose

As Liz Gallo, CEO of WhyMaker, says, “helping students explore what they care about—and what they’re good at—is the first step toward career discovery.” For students passionate about the environment, energy is a powerful pathway. Working in the energy sector allows them to drive real change, combining technical knowledge with a sense of mission.

Let’s Talk Electricity: Making Energy Concepts Tangible

One of the easiest entry points into energy education is electricity. Kids light up (literally) when they see circuits at work. That's what makes Lectrify products such a standout in our catalog.

Their kits, like the Exploring Electricity STEM Kit and Dancing Space Monster STEM Kit, are designed to foster inquiry-based learning. Students build real circuits, program their own reactions, and learn the "why" behind the "wow." It’s not just about putting pieces together—it’s about understanding how energy moves and how they can use it to solve problems.

In one of Lectrify’s blog posts, they explore sewable circuits as an innovative way to integrate electronics into fabric—opening up new possibilities for creative learners. These projects are perfect examples of what we call cross-disciplinary energy education, where students blend STEM skills with art, fashion, and storytelling.

Energy is Everywhere—Let’s Keep Teaching It

Whether it's through LED light strands, soldering kits, or wearable circuits, energy lessons can be dynamic, hands-on, and memorable. And Lectrify makes it easy for educators to bring these experiences into their classrooms.

Explore Lectrify products on the WhyMaker store to power up your lessons and inspire the next generation of energy innovators.