Elmhurst Summer Noyce STEM Academy
Elmhurst University, 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Elmhurst Summer STEM Academy includes hands-on courses that let students sharpen math skills, develop scientific knowledge, and explore social justice in STEM. The program includes chances to sharpen skills in advanced algebra, trigonometry, and problem-solving, and to use computers and the internet to explore STEM. Students become familiar with major software packages used in STEM, including Matlab and Maple, and take part in faculty and guest lectures.
• Schedule: The 2026 Academy meets face to face Monday through Friday beginning on July 20, 2026.\n• Price: Registration fee: $70 (scholarships available) *waivers are available for qualifying students. Fee for optional college credit: $300.
Elmhurst Summer STEM Academy is under the direction of Professor of Mathematics Evans Afenya, Ph.D., who teaches the Math 110 course. The leadership team includes Evans Afenya, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Academy director, and Admission Counselor Missy Gillis as the contact for questions about the STEM Academy. The 2026 Summer STEM Academy is an in-person event Monday through Friday and features faculty and guest lectures plus hands-on courses for aspiring college students and first-year college students who are interested in STEM fields. All students attending Elmhurst’s STEM Academy are offered a $2,000 annual scholarship toward an undergraduate degree program at Elmhurst University. Need-based scholarships are available to students who qualify, and waivers are available for qualifying students for the registration fee.
Founded in 1871, Elmhurst attracts students from across the nation and around the world. Elmhurst University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and maintains specialized accreditations for several of its educational programs. Elmhurst University is described by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best in the Midwest and ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest. Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education. Elmhurst University recently achieved designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Elmhurst University’s campus is a 48-acre arboretum with more than 800 trees and woody plants and incorporates green principles throughout campus life, including low-impact lighting, permeable paving, and a Gold LEED-certified residence hall.
Last updated May 26, 2026.
• Schedule: The 2026 Academy meets face to face Monday through Friday beginning on July 20, 2026.\n• Price: Registration fee: $70 (scholarships available) *waivers are available for qualifying students. Fee for optional college credit: $300.
Elmhurst Summer STEM Academy is under the direction of Professor of Mathematics Evans Afenya, Ph.D., who teaches the Math 110 course. The leadership team includes Evans Afenya, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Academy director, and Admission Counselor Missy Gillis as the contact for questions about the STEM Academy. The 2026 Summer STEM Academy is an in-person event Monday through Friday and features faculty and guest lectures plus hands-on courses for aspiring college students and first-year college students who are interested in STEM fields. All students attending Elmhurst’s STEM Academy are offered a $2,000 annual scholarship toward an undergraduate degree program at Elmhurst University. Need-based scholarships are available to students who qualify, and waivers are available for qualifying students for the registration fee.
Founded in 1871, Elmhurst attracts students from across the nation and around the world. Elmhurst University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and maintains specialized accreditations for several of its educational programs. Elmhurst University is described by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best in the Midwest and ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest. Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education. Elmhurst University recently achieved designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Elmhurst University’s campus is a 48-acre arboretum with more than 800 trees and woody plants and incorporates green principles throughout campus life, including low-impact lighting, permeable paving, and a Gold LEED-certified residence hall.
Last updated May 26, 2026.
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