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Program Goals

STEM Academy courses allow high school students in grades 9–12 to:

• Learn technical and workplace essential skills from practicing APL computer scientists, engineers, and other STEM professionals
• Learn about real-world applications of STEM unique to APL’s work
• Experience hands-on learning
• Explore career development opportunities
• Have fun in a supportive environment

We offer both technical and workplace essentials courses. Review our course catalog to learn more about STEM Academy offerings. Courses are scheduled based on instructor availability, so not all courses are offered each session.

Program Cost

STEM Academy requires a $59-per-course commitment fee for each 12-week high school course. Fees are used for college scholarships issued by the APL STEM Program Management Office. Payment for each course must be made within seven days of notification of selection or the spot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. If you are unable to pay for a course, financial assistance is available upon request by contacting stemacademy@jhuapl.edu.

Eligibility

• STEM Academy high school courses are for students in grades 9–12. Priority for in-person and virtual courses goes to students from the state of Maryland.
• For in-person courses, reliable transportation to APL throughout the session is required. APL is not accessible by public transit and is located in Laurel, Maryland.
• For virtual courses, reliable internet access as well as audio and visual capabilities are required. All students must show their face on camera for the entire class.
• Students must be committed to attending at least 10 of the 12 classes offered each session and meeting the time requirements for each class (5–6:30 p.m. ET). Students who do not meet the attendance requirement will not be eligible for a certificate of completion for the course.