STEM Programs

The Ada Fellowship: The Ada Fellowship teaches high school students how to tackle real-world problems in the fast-growing sectors of AI and Machine Learning using coding and data science, building foundational skills that they can take into college and beyond. And we do it backed by years of personal industry and teaching experience.  Click here for more information. 

Adler Planetarium Teen Opportunities: At the Adler, we believe in the natural curiosity and visionary leadership of Chicago’s youth and strive to create a welcoming space for personal growth and scientific experimentation. Adler Teen Programs provide opportunities for young people to engage deeply with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), prepare for a variety of careers, act as community thinkers and change-makers, and meet peers from across the city all while having fun! Click here for more information. 

AI Fluency Bootcamp: The online bootcamp has no mandatory homework, and will guide you from little or no coding experience to AI fluency. This will make students stand-out in college admissions and future jobs. Click here for more information. 

A.I. Scholars: AI Scholars Live Online is a 10-session (25 hours) pre-college enrichment program that exposes high school students (Grades 9-12) to the intersection of artificial intelligence and humanities and guides them to build a socially impactful project in areas including law, journalism, education, and more. Taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford University and MIT, students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. We offer multiple dates and times for our Spring Semester and Summer Break programs.  Click here for more information. 

The Anti-Cruelty Society's Teens Who Care volunteer program:  gives teens ages 13–18 an opportunity to do hands-on volunteer work throughout different departments at The Anti-Cruelty Society. Youth have an opportunity to earn service learning hours, hone job skills, learn about animal behavior, and more in this exciting hands-on volunteer program. Click here for more information. 

Math Summer Camps: Areteem is a summer camp program to train students to become future leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Our camp is for gifted and advanced middle school and high school students, that has been running since 2007. Math Summer Camps are usually hosted on prestigious university campuses. The primary focus of the program is to stimulate interest and cultivate the passion for mathematics, to develop problem solving, analytical and creative thinking skills, to build a solid foundation in the core competency and well rounded soft skills for pursuing higher level study and careers in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering and technology. Click here for more information.

Bethel College Summer Science Institute: The institute offers opportunities to participate in research investigations in several science-related fields, including biology, psychology, chemistry, engineering, and mathematics. You will be able to study fascinating and challenging topics that high school courses typically do not cover. The institute will focus on learning how to do research through close interaction with faculty.  Click here for more information.

Boston University – PROMYS – Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists: PROMYS is a six-week summer program at Boston University designed to encourage strongly motivated high school students to explore in depth the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists.  Click here for more information.

Carl Benz School Summer Programs: The Carl Benz School offers two Summer Programs, the Carl Benz School Summer School at the Campus in Karlsruhe, Germany and the Summer Engineering Academy at the KIT branch in Suzhou, China. Both programs provide hands-on activities, company visits and lectures for young students to gain a first impression of the field of engineering. Click here for more information.

Carleton College: offers a variety of 3 week summer programs in economics, writing, science, the humanities and computer science. Click here for more information..

Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science at Carnegie Mellon University: The Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) is a six-week residential summer program at Carnegie Mellon University for minoritized student groups interested in pursuing STEM-related undergraduate majors. The program offers two distinct cohorts for rising seniors and a smaller cohort for rising juniors. Admitted students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by our world renowned faculty and staff who are deeply committed to student success. Selected students have an opportunity to choose from two different academic tracks; Science and Engineering, and Computer Science. Both tracks allow students to develop deeper understanding in areas such as mathematics, physics and computer programming via traditional classroom instruction and hands-on projects. Click here for more information.

CACHET: College Admissions Collaborative Highlighting Engineering and Technology: we are a consortium of over 30 colleges and universities committed to broadening access to STEM. Click here for more information. 

Summer STEM Program at The Cooper Union: The Summer STEM Program is a six-week intensive that immerses current high school sophomores and juniors in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving.  Click here for more information.

Cornell University: CATALYST Academyone week summer residential program for high school students from underrepresented groups who enjoy and excel in math and science and are interested in engineering. The Cornell CURIE program is for rising junior and senior female students of all backgrounds. Both programs focus on STEM disciplines.  Click on the name of the program to learn more about each program.

Exelon STEM Leadership Academy: women working in STEM and business leaders. Visit energy facilities. Explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change.  Young women currently in 10th or 11th grade are invited to apply for the Exelon STEM Leadership Academy. Successful applicants will spend the week housed at the Illinois Institute of Technology attending educational sessions, improving leadership and professional skills, and tackling a weeklong group challenge.  Young women will have the opportunity to meet business and community leaders and converse with women currently working in STEM. Eligibility: Young women live in northern Illinois (ComEd service territory). Click here for more information. 

Fermilab’s Target Science and Engineering Program: Competitive paid 6-week summer internship for high school sophomores and juniors interested in physics, math, engineering, and technology. Click here for more information.

Urban Ecology Field Lab at the Field Museum: The Urban Ecology Field Lab is open to undergraduates or beginning graduate students. It may also interest those who are taking a gap year. Your field of study is less important as a background to the course than your passion for science and human communities. You'll work with teams of students from different backgrounds and institutions who share this passion. You'll complement, educate, and inspire one another, as you address problems of common concern about nature and culture in the big city. Together, you will learn about the biological and cultural diversity that occurs in the Chicago region, explore anthropological and ecological approaches to the challenges presented by urban conservation, and develop skills that will enable you to conduct your own research projects.  Click here for more information.

Foresight Prep: Foresight Prep in collaboration with Loyola University's Institute for Environmental Sustainability invite high school students passionate about social justice, the climate crisis, and creating change to join us for an engaging virtual experience that provides students an alternative to the monotony and isolation of most online learning, while also building their power to better navigate the issues that are facing them, their families and communities, and the broader world. . Click here for more information.

Girls Who Code: - Summer technology immersion program for girls and is FREE! The Summer Immersion Program is an unforgettable 7-week course that pairs computer science education with field trips to top tech companies and mentor ship from amazing women in the industry.  Click here for more information.

Global Summer School: Imperial’s Global Summer School offers a unique experience for students. At its heart is an intensive academic programme, giving students a taste of what it is like to learn at a world-leading university. Our programme is a great way to develop your subject knowledge in science, engineering or medicine and add weight to a future university application. Learn from faculty members at Imperial College London – a world top ten university. Take your knowledge to the next level through a challenging academic programme that includes lectures, interactive seminars and group projects. Access professional advice and guidance on applying to study at university in the UK, especially to Imperial College London. Enjoy social activities alongside students from around the world. Click here for more information. 

Global Summit: The Global Summit brings together motivated and engaged young people (ages 16-19) from globally diverse backgrounds to build lifelong connections, develop skills, and advance toward academic goals in a participatory, dynamic, and safe environment. Click here for more information.

Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summits on Climate, Equity, and Health: bring together motivated young people from different backgrounds around the world to learn from and be inspired by policymakers, climate advocates, scientists, energy innovators, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, and each other. Click here for more information. 

iD Tech Camps and Teen Academies: iD Tech is the original. The best. For over 20 years, our family company has paved the way in STEM education, introducing the most relevant, in-demand curriculum to set students on their long-term skill development pathways. We get amazing results. The top universities on the planet—Stanford, NYU, University of Cambridge, HKU—trust and host our programs. Click here for more information.

Illinois Tech Pre-Engineering Summer Program: If you are interested in engineering, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy and excited at Illinois Tech Armour College of Engineering! Our summer pre-engineering programs for high school students are conveniently located on Illinois Tech’s Rice Campus in Wheaton and historic Mies Campus in Chicago. Each engineering module at the Rice campus in Wheaton is four days/week, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Our Main campus module is a two-week course. Click here for more information.

Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy for Underrepresented Groups at Illinois State University: The one-week program is designed especially for academically talented Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American high school students who excel in mathematics, enjoy learning, and like to solve business problems using data. Click here for more information. 

Redbird Risk Management Challenge at Illinois State University: This one week program, generally held late in the summer, is designed for top high school students entering their senior year who have interest in business careers.  Throughout the week, students participate in a challenging management competition which includes experiential learning inside and outside of the classroom. Click here for more information. 

Luddy Pre-College Summer Programs at Indiana University: Come explore your passion at Indiana University’s Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Pre-College Summer Programs. You’ll learn about the latest tech, get experience using it, and see what one of the nation’s best technology schools is like. Participants will learn to use the python programming language to control a multiplicity of systems, interact with experts across our school, and gain a broad vision for computing in the 21st century. Click here for more information. 

Lawrence Physics Workshop: Each year, the Department of Physics at Lawrence University hosts a weekend workshop for high school seniors with interests in physics. Participants will arrive on Friday, check in with their student hosts for the weekend, and gather in the late afternoon for a welcoming reception, dinner, and departmental open house. Assisted by members of the physics faculty and by several current Lawrence physics majors, participants will on Saturday work in various departmental laboratories to perform six to eight experiments in several areas. Click here for more information. 

Lumiere Education: We are an organization founded by Harvard and Oxford PhDs with the aim to provide high school students around the world the access to research opportunities with top global scholars. We offer a diverse range of research programs, designed to suit a range of ages and experience levels. Each Program has a Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter session. Click here for more information. 

Marquette University Engineering Leadership Academies: The Opus College of Engineering invites rising high school juniors and seniors to join us this summer for our pre-college residential programs! This summer, our residential programs include: Hands on Engineering Experiences for Leaders of STEM Academy (HEELS - women only) and Engineering Leadership Academy (ELA - co-ed). Click here for more information.

Michigan Math and Science Scholars: . A 2-week, high school summer program at the University of Michigan designed to introduce high school students to current developments and research in the sciences and to encourage the next generation of researchers to develop and retain a love of mathematics and science.  Click here for more information.

Missouri University of Science and Technology Summer Camps: Launch a rocket, build a robot or learn about explosives. You could do any of these things and more at a Missouri S&T summer camp. Click here for more information.

MIT Summer Session: is for high school juniors who enjoy math and science and interested in engineering and science. There are two special programs: MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) and WTP (Women Technology Program) which may be of particular interest. Click here for more information.

National Institute of General Medical Sciences STEM Teaching Resources: The free K-12 STEM education materials on this site are provided by the institutes and centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH grantees, including Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) recipients. Click here for more information. 

Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) STEM Program: Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program. STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. Click here for more information.

The Oceans Research's Field Research Program: enables aspiring scientists and conservationists to work in conjunction with leading marine biologists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks. Oceans Research Institute’s field research program provides a first-hand practical experience in marine research and conservation. Anyone with an interest in marine research, conservation and/or education can benefit. For instance our shark field course focuses on long-term research projects like the population assessment of white sharks or the habitat use of many other shark species. We have projects focused on teaching research skills to our students, like how to use ROVs or drones in marine research and monitoring projects. But we also teach practical skills from what to do when a boat engine does not start, to how to fish responsibly in order to tag sharks. Furthermore, the ability to apply the research knowledge our students obtain into our various conservation and awareness programs in the local schools, adds to the diversity of skills and experiences. Our program has been recognised by many international universities providing up to a full semester credits for one month with us due to the intensive experience obtained by the students. Click here for more information. 

Rose Hulman Summer Programs: Discover your next summer STEM adventure by designing, building, problem-solving, experimenting, and having a blast at (or with) Rose-Hulman, the country’s No. 1 undergraduate STEM college. The offer five discovery experiences. Click here for more information. 

Rush MedSTEM Explorers: program is designed for Freshman and Sophomore students who are interested in STEM/healthcare careers. Duration of the program is June 28 – August 6, 2021. The MedSTEM Pre-Internship is a 6-week program that focuses on the career exploration, college readiness, and career readiness. Students will attend courses two days a week on a variety of topics and present a capstone research project at the end of the 6 weeks. Students will engage in hands-on learning to strengthen communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. In addition to skills development for high education and career, students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials. By integrating technical knowledge and social emotional learning, MedSTEM Pathways leverages experiential learning for self-efficacy, job readiness, and leadership in the STEM/healthcare fields. Click here for more information. 

Rush MedSTEM Pathways: program is designed for Juniors and Seniors (Sophomores can also apply if 16y.o) who have a strong interest in STEM/healthcare (including veterinary medicine and construction/architecture). Duration of the program is June 21 – July 31, 2021. The Internship is a 6-week, paid, with Rush University Medical Center. Students will have hands-on learning experiences, virtually, in healthcare fields that that they plan to pursue as a career, college and career readiness courses, and a chance to network with other students and healthcare professionals. Whether you’re interested in  healthcare, IT, finance, engineering, marketing, research, or any other field, we help motivated high school students make the most of their summer, fall, and spring and make more informed decisions about college and career plans. Click here for more information. 

STEAM Summer Academies at Saint Francis University (PA): The STEAM Summer Academies are one-week, residential, immersive programs for high school students who are currently in grades 10 and 11 (and are at least 15 years old) and are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics. . Click here for more information.

SEA Education Association: 3 week programs to sail, study and conduct research with scientists and mariners. Click here for more information.

SEA S.T.A.R. PROGRAM (Students Teaching and Researching): A Two Month Coastal Education and Leadership Internship Program for Rising High School Seniors. Click here for more information.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Summer Camps: SAME camps are world-class and feature a very impressive record of producing thousands of engineers and STEM graduates. The camps generally feature hands-on activities, conducted in a competitive environment, promoting teamwork, leadership, project management, and problem solving.  The STEM Engineering & Construction Camps are designed for high school students who excel in STEM and are interested in pursuing a degree in STEM in college.  Click here for more information.

NASA Wings Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale: The Department of Aviation Management and Flight at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is excited to offer NASA Wings, a week-long camp designed to give interested high school students an opportunity to learn more about how space communications and navigation systems impact and benefit aviation. You must be nominated to apply for this program. Please contact a college counselor for nomination details. Click here for more information.

Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs: What distinguishes our pre-college programs from others is that you get to create something from to start to finish: a business plan, a video game, an investment portfolio, a short animation. Yes, you’ll leave with a stronger college application, you’ll try out a potential major, get a taste of what campus life is really like and make some new friends. But: designing your own portfolio project with cutting-edge technology…in state-of-the-art facilities…while studying alongside our exceptional and talented faculty…while exploring New York City? Only at Stevens! Click here for more information.

AgriTREK/SciTREK and AgDiscovery Summer Programs at Tuskegee University: The AgriTREK/SciTREK Summer Institute and AgDiscovery Summer Program are two-week residential programs that create an awareness of the educational opportunities that are available in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) and related areas through hands-on research, leadership development and personal enrichment activities. Though similar in their mission and goals, these two programs represent two distinct opportunities for individuals interesting in learning more about agriculture and related careers; thus, individuals interesting in applying AgriTREK/SciTREK Summer Institute and AgDiscovery Summer Program should apply as indicated for each. Click here for more information.

Student Introduction to Engineering at University of Alabama: Do you ever wonder what makes bridges capable of withstanding 100-mph winds or why a skyscraper doesn’t collapse during an earthquake? If so, then perhaps you’ll be an engineer someday! Here is an invitation: if you are entering the 11th or 12th grade, come to The University of Alabama campus to discover if engineering or computer science is the right career for you by participating in our SITE Program! Click here for more information.

University of Chicago Pipeline Programs: . High school and undergraduate students interested in cancer research can choose from several rigorous pipeline programs to deepen their knowledge of cancer science, broaden their awareness of careers in the field, and build relationships with leaders in the scientific community fighting to unravel cancer’s mysteries. Each program offers hands-on learning in a premier research laboratory or patient care facility and dedicated mentorship from UChicago faculty. The programs differ in terms of their eligibility requirements and the exact nature of training opportunities. Click here for more information.

University of Dayton School of Engineering Outreach Programs: The School of Engineering is dedicated to creating valuable experiences for students who want to know more about the exciting, rewarding life of an engineer. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.

The UIC – CHANCE STEM Academy Program is a five-week academically intensive program designed to prepare students seeking access to “Careers in STEM.” Due to COVID-19 this summer programming will be offered in a Virtual Platform via Blackboard Learn. While our program recognizes there is a shortage of underrepresented populations in the STEM Fields, it is our goal to educate, empower, and prepare “Rising Seniors,” for access to Careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Click here for more information. 

University of Illinois Chicago Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP): The Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP), sponsored by Knowles Corporation, is a free, 4-week, non-residential program that offers high school students an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about engineering through hands-on projects and field trips. Participants will also have an opportunity to work with world-renowned professors, meet COE students, make new friends, and earn a stipend upon successful completion of the program! Click here for more information. 

University of Illinois at Urbana ACES Summer STEM Programs: Free research apprentice program to explore careers in math, science tech and engineering through the food, human and environmental sciences.  Click here to learn more information.

University of Illinois College of Engineering WYSE Camp: The Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Camp is a summer program held on campus that offers co-ed, week-long residential camps for high school students interested in learning about different engineering disciplines through demonstrations, presentations, and fun hands-on activities. Click here for more information.

Summer Pre-College at the UMass Mt. Ida Campus: Experience the academic quality of the UMass Amherst Pre-College program in the greater Boston area. Our pre-college programs at the Mt. Ida campus invite high school students to experience college-level classes and campus life, including our award-winning UMass dining, all from the convenient location of Newton, MA. Courses include: Combatting the Climate Crisis with Neighborhood Trees, Building & Construction Technology, and Veterinary Technology. Click here for more information.

The Joy of Coding: The Joy of Coding is an online course from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Michigan specially created for anyone who wants to experience first-hand the power, and thrill, of coding computers to do amazing things.  Created with high school students in mind, it is a great way for anyone to step into the wondrous world of coding. No prior coding experience is required! Using Python, course students will learn how coding powers apps such as Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and Siri, and even learn how to code their own versions of Snapchat lenses. Click here for more information. 

University of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology: The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore Engineering at the college level.  The Academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies. Click here for more information.

University of Toledo's Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Summer Camp: Participants will discover the science behind cosmetic products and take part in some hands-on fun! Registrants will receive a camp kit with supplies and samples needed for the hands-on portion as well as a t-shirt to commemorate the camp experience! A raffle for even more goodies and swag will take place during the camp! Companies participating: Wacker, Elevation Labs, Bath and Body Works, Lab Muffin, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and more! Click here for more information. 

Veritas AI: is an AI program for high school students founded and run by Harvard graduate students with the mission of training the next generation of AI practitioners. In the program, students build an independent project using AI based on their own interests. Students have done work in areas like cancer cell detection, predicting success in tennis games, and assessing ocean health using satellite imagery. As part of our social mission, we offer need-based financial aid to students who are interested in the program. Click here for more information. 

NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering Program: is a five day, program that introduces a diverse population of students from different ethnic and social backgrounds to the traditional fields of engineering, including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Students also will be introduced to unique aspects of Villanova’s College of Engineering, which include Sustainable Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences will involve at home experiments which are taught by Villanova engineering faculty, and daily guest speakers who will provide academic and industry instruction. Click here for more information. 

Women's Cybersecurity Immersion Camp: This week-long interactive virtual camp is designed for women who are interested in exploring the ever-expanding field of cybersecurity. Participants will work in teams to design their own projects while getting hands-on experience with popular cybersecurity tools and technology, including Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, and more. Students with little to no technical background are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information. 

World Science Scholars: World Science Scholars selects a small group of international high school students with extraordinary mathematical talent and provides them with an unparalleled opportunity to apply their abilities to unexplored disciplines. Guided by world-renowned experts, Scholars examine the ways that advanced mathematics skills can be applied to solve complex challenges in a wide range of multidisciplinary fields. Scholars expand their perspectives and deepen their knowledge by grappling with mathematical ideas in new and unfamiliar contexts. Many of the features of this free two-year program, including its emphasis on creating a vibrant and enduring community of Scholars, cannot be found elsewhere. Click here for more information.