Summer Program
ABOUT STIMULATING STEM
The Stimulating STEM Summer Program (SSSP) is a free 4-week residential summer program designed to promote an interest in STEM among students from marginalized communities historically underrepresented in the industry. Students are exposed to robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, space engineering, and more through a hybrid curriculum that includes 3-4 hours of daily instruction, one-day workshops, seminars, summer activities, mentorship, and tours.
Our primary mission is to stimulate an interest in STEM by exposing underrepresented youth ages (15-19) to the various aspects of the STEM industry. We will assist in preparing our participants to develop the tools needed to succeed in pursuing an education in STEM.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Program is free to students.
Students will stay in pre-paid USC Housing. No cost to the students.
Free transportation provided from USC to ISI and other locations.
Leadership building, team building, and social activities are included.
Application Requirements
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be one of the following:
- Rising 11th Grader
- Rising 12th Grader
- Sr. Graduating Class
Checklist
- Unofficial Transcript : Send to [email protected]
Email subject line example: “Jane Doe - Unofficial Transcripts”.
- Recommendation Letters :
- You will need two letters of recommendation (i.e. teacher, counselor, community leader). Please email both letters to [email protected] . The applicant's first and last name should be included in the subject line of the email. Email subject line example: “Jane Doe - Recommendation Letter(s) "
- Letters should be sent from the teacher, counselor, or community leader. We recommend you ask them to cc you on the email.
Application Tips
- Meet the word count requirement on each short essay question.
- Make sure your transcripts and recommendation letters are in on time.
- Have parent or guardian review before submitting.
Open to high schools located in the inner cities of Los Angeles County
Archived Articles
Applications Open for Stimulating STEM 2023 Summer Program
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READ ARTICLEUSC ISI and Amazon Launching New STEM Summer Program for Underrepresented High School Students
The four-week residential summer program, hosted by USC Viterbi’s Information Sciences Institute, aims to expose students to topics like AI, coding, and robotics.
READ ARTICLEImportant Information
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Information for Parents, Guardians and Caretakers: As a trusted adult in a child’s life, parents, guardians and caretakers play an important role and are uniquely equipped to help them understand and assert personal boundaries, develop healthy relationships, and spot potential problems before they develop into bigger ones. We want you to feel informed about what’s in place to help keep your child safe while participating in a youth program, camp, activity, or event (referred to as “Covered Activity”) at USC, how to recognize when something isn’t quite right, and to feel empowered to report any concerns you may have.