UMass Amherst is offering three summer pre-college programs for students in Grades 10-12 at its Mt. Ida campus in Newton. Students can experience college-level academics, explore their interests, and get a feel for campus life. All programs meet Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, are taught by UMass faculty and advanced graduate students, and feature hands-on, project-based learning. Residential and commuter options are available. Applications are considered on a rolling basis through June.

• Building & Construction Technology: CityLab, July 10-30
• Combatting the Climate Crisis with Neighborhood Trees, July 24-30
• Veterinary Technology, July 10-23

Boston University will offer these summer STEM programs for young women in Massachusetts schools:

• AI4ALL:  July 25-August 12, in-person, for young women currently in Grades 10-11 in Massachusetts schools. Participants explore topics in Artificial Intelligence such as robotics, computer vision, and natural language processing through team projects, industry field trips, and presentations from guest speakers. The program concludes with a small group research project and a presentation for friends and family. Cost: $100.
• The Artemis Project:  July 5-August 5, in-person, for young women currently in Grade 8 in Massachusetts schools, with priority for those living within a 15-mile radius of Boston. Participants learn computer languages such as Scratch, AppInventor, HTML, CSS, and Python and are introduced to cryptography, artificial intelligence, robotics, and circuits. They learn how computer science is applied in the real world by hearing from guest speakers and visiting local industries. The program is run by BU undergraduates majoring in Computer Science or Engineering. Cost: $100.
• GROW (Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women):  June 29 -30 (orientation) and July 5– August 12 (program), in-person, for young women currently in Grade 11 in Massachusetts high schools within 30 miles of Boston. Students will perform research in a lab at Boston University, 9:30-4:30 (M-F) for six weeks, participating in cutting edge research in a collaborative setting and learning best research practices, hearing from guest speakers, and developing communication skills by presenting their research at a symposium. Those who complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $1500.

Earthwatch offers its fully funded Girls in Science summer fellowships to improve gender equality in STEM and to expand interest and confidence through hands-on environmental research for teens who identify as female. The program is open to those currently 15-18 years old and in Grades 10-11 in Massachusetts high schools, and the ideal participants will be interested in exploring STEAM, a member of a group historically underrepresented in STEAM, and not havehad extensive similar experiences. The program is offered in three sessions (June 26–July 2, August 7–13, and August 14–20) at two field sites, each with its own focus:

• Observe and collect data on forests, intertidal organisms, and birds on the expedition Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park at the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in Maine;
• Study the ecology and behavior of dolphins on the expedition Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Conservation at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in partnership with Woods Hole Sea Grant.

There is no cost to Girls in Science fellows, and food and lodging are provided. Apply by March 23.

Newton’s Envi Sci Program is a summer outdoor and educational program, July 5 – August 4, for students entering Grades 7 through 10, under the auspices of Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture and located at Bowen Elementary School.  Students have fun enjoying the wilderness while learning about environmental science.  Highlights include hikes to Blue Hills and Mount Monadnock, bicycle trips, a 12-mile canoe trip on the Charles River, an expedition through the salt marshes of the North shore, and a three-day backpacking trip up Mount Washington. Students also conduct an environmental cleanup service project and learn about the environment through science workshops on geology, botany, ecology, water cycle, pollution issues, and conservation.  The cost is $2195 for Newton residents ($2245 for non-residents), with need-based financial aid available. Registration, payment, and other required forms are here. For more information, contact David Backer at 617-447-9317 or contact@newtonenvisci.org.

Tufts University, which offers a wide range of pre-college summer courses for high-school students, will collaborate with Tuft’s Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) to offer in-person summer engineering design workshops for students entering Grades 1-8. Each program will be for one week, Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM. Programs include:

Grades 1-3

• Robotics & Engineering
• Pet Helpers Engineering
• The Circus is Coming
• Novel Engineering

Grades 4-8

• Robotics for ALL – SPIKE Prime
• Wizarding Engineering
• Girls Engineering
• Spy Games

The cost is $750 per week. Registration will open February 22. For more information email precollege@tufts.edu or call 617-627-2926.