Northeastern University’s Center for STEM Education has extended its online application deadline until tomorrow, May 2 for a new summer program for students entering Grades 9-10 in the fall.  (Follow-up submissions of a paper-based essay and a recommendation are due May 6.)  The Imagining the Future of Transportation Program (IFTP) is a free, two-week, project-based engineering experience to introduce students to real-world research and facilitate understanding of STEM subjects.  The program will be held at Northeastern (360 Huntington Ave. in Boston) July 18-24, 8AM-4PM.  The application includes an online form to be filled out by parent/guardian and student by May 2, an essay written by the student and signed by a parent and a teacher, and a recommendation form to be completed by the student’s current math or science teacher.  For more information, call 617-373-8380.