Elmhurst Summer Noyce STEM Academy
Elmhurst University, 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
About
Elmhurst Summer STEM Academy is a high school program with faculty and guest lectures and hands-on courses. The 2026 Summer STEM Academy is an in-person, face-to-face program held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the 2026 session, which runs from July 20, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
Programs
- Elmhurst Summer STEM Academy — students in high school · Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
- General schedule: The 2026 Summer STEM Academy features faculty and guest lectures, plus hands-on courses.
About the provider
The Academy is under the direction of Professor of Mathematics Evans Afenya, Ph.D. Workshops are led by Elmhurst University faculty and staff. The program states that it is an exceptional opportunity to sharpen math skills, develop scientific knowledge, meet new people, and explore social justice in STEM. Students attending Elmhurst’s STEM Academy are offered a $2,000 annual scholarship toward an undergraduate degree program at Elmhurst University.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Please apply by July 13. To qualify, students must clearly demonstrate interest in mathematics and the sciences, have a good college preparatory background in mathematics, biology and chemistry courses in high school, and be recommended by their high school mathematics or science teachers. In certain circumstances, prospective participants may be invited for an interview with the Academy director to determine eligibility. Need-based scholarships are available to students who qualify.
Last updated August 25, 2026.
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