Future innovators, engineers, doctors, and investigators begin building their path to success and get real, hands-on STEM experience at NYLF Explore STEM. Over six impactful days, students explore career opportunities, gain increased confidence and leadership skills, and Envision their future on a "Mission to Mars," all among like-minded and aspirational middle school students from around the country.
NYLF Explore STEM is a unique learning experience for bright, forward-thinking middle school students—the next generation of innovators, roboticists, engineers, doctors, forensic scientists, mathematicians, and physicists.
During this immersive experience, students learn by doing as they take part in hands-on simulations, workshops, and competitions, while making new friends and having unforgettable adventures as they plan for a "Mission to Mars."
Few fields are more important to the future of mankind than STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—and few show as much promise for future career opportunities. Virtually all career fields today require a solid foundation of STEM, and that’s precisely why these are the fastest growing areas of study—and the reason that STEM professionals are in the highest demand throughout the world.
NYLF Explore STEM is built on a multidisciplinary curriculum designed to help students find their passion through hands-on activities in forensics, robotics programming, medicine, and civil engineering. The program provides an invaluable opportunity for curious and high-achieving students to explore the frontiers of 21st century science and technology.
Cost and Session Information
Location: New York, NY – St. John's University
Dates and Cost:
Residential: June 16-21 | June 23-28
Cost: $3,245
Residential tuition includes room & board, lectures, simulations, curriculum & materials, and staff.
Day Students: June 17-21 | June 24-28
Cost: $2,745
Day programs are for students who live within daily commuting distance of the program location, and who do not wish to reside with other students during the program. Day tuition does not include room & board, but does include daily lunches.
Testimonials(1)
This program not only taught me about different careers in math and science fields, but allowed me to strengthen my communication skills and allow me to become more of a social person.
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