Hands-on STEM courses for high school students exploring engineering, computer science, design, and innovation.
    Application Deadlines
    Application Opens: Thursday, December 18, 2025
    Application Closes: March 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
    Application Requirements
    1. DESIGN THINKING Components
      • Design Thinking Components - Create a Product (Prototype) and in (up to) 500 words describe:
        Do you have an idea to fix an engineering or technology design flaw or problem? Design it! Your improved design (prototype), must address the following questions:
        • What problem are you solving?
        • How does your prototype work?
        • Who benefits from your design and how?
        • Use the tools, skills, and materials you have to create a model of your design idea (prototype), upload a video or photo(s) of the prototype, then write an essay answering the above questions. Use Grammarly to check your writing.
      • Short Answer (250 words): Why do you wish to join the Summer STEM program and how will you use the skills learned in the course to add value to your community in which you live or your school community? Use Grammarly to check your writing. Do not use an AI tool to compose your short answer. Instead, use your own words.
    2. High School Transcript
      • Official or Unofficial Transcripts are accepted including current Report Cards that show all grades
      • If any grade is below a B, include a guidance counselor letter explaining why
    3. Recommendation Letter
      • From a teacher, guidance counselor, coach or supervisor
      • Must address leadership, teamwork, and motivation
      • Letters are due by the application deadline
    4. Student Submission OnlyDetails
      • Parents may not complete the application on behalf of students, parental impersonation will result in disqualification.
    *Financial Assistance
    Full and partial financial aid (limited) is available for qualified students.
    Eligibility: Students who reside in the five boroughs of New York City, are enrolled in a NYC public school, and meet the income requirements may qualify for a full or partial fee waiver. Aid is limited.
    Note: Fee waivers are not guaranteed and are prioritized based on financial need.
    6 Week Courses

    Circular Design: Engineering Sustainability for a Greener Future

    Digital Fabrication for Human-Centered Innovation

    Python for Engineers: Discover. Code. Innovate.

    App Lab: Create Your Own iOS Apps with Swift: From idea to app — build, code, and launch your own iOS masterpiece in 6 weeks!

    Arduino & ESP32 Innovation Lab: From Circuits to Smart Devices: Turn Your Ideas into Real-World Prototypes

    Algorithms of the Future: Hack, Code, Create: Build the Future with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python & React.js

    3 Week Courses

    Design and Drawing for Engineering

    HOW TO BUILD A CALCULATOR - AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SYSTEMS

    Water Quality Engineering: Chemistry Meets Engineering

    MakerLab: 3D Design, Fabrication & Creative Engineering

    For full course descriptions visit our website.


     
     
     
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