For Students Entering Grades 7, 8, or 9

Designed for young scientists eager to learn more about the world around them, these programs are designed to inspire students by making real-life connections to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics themes. Participants must be entering grades 7, 8, or 9 and must be US citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (PRA). The cost for these programs are shown below (Any refund amount will not include the administrative fee). View other workshops

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Workshop Descriptions

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Biotechnology: Viruses, Biofuels, Proteins, oh my!

Are viruses alive and how do they affect us?

Students will learn how scientists harness the power of viruses and other microbes to produce medicine, biofuels, and more. Through hands-on experiments, participants explore the structure and function of proteins to understand their role in everyday life.

• Conduct a virus infection experiment
• Make biofuels
• Produce and purify proteins

Workshop Date 1: July 7-11, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Date 2: July 21-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Fee: $520.29 US (Any refund amount will not include the administrative fee)
Audience for This Program: Students entering grades 7, 8, 9
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.

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Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics

They may be small, but microelectronic devices play an important role in our everyday lives. Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory are studying how to make these devices even smaller and more powerful. Discover this important part of modern science by working with other students to complete a series of activities and challenges using a digital circuit board. In doing this, you’ll learn to write code in the Arduino programming language to control LEDs, detect light and sound, and even design and play games.

*There is no prior programming experience required to participate.

Workshop Date: August 11-15, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Fee: $442.25 US (Any refund amount will not include the administrative fee)
Audience for This Program: Students entering grades 7, 8, 9
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.

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Using Art to Discover Science

In this one week program the worlds of art and science collide in an inspiring, hands-on environment! Students will have the chance to explore the limitless possibilities of creativity through the lens of scientific discovery. From painting with chemistry, to building sculptures inspired by physics, to creating digital art with coding, to experimenting with light and color, participants will learn how art and science work together to make the world come alive.

Workshop Date: July 28-August 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Fee: $511.25 US (Any refund amount will not include the administrative fee)
Audience for This Program: Students entering grades 7, 8, 9
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.

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STEM Explorers: A Week of Discovery

Are you curious about the science that happens at a national lab? Join us for a week of discovery and innovation where you’ll be immersed in a variety of science, technology, and engineering topics.

Program highlights include:

• Hands-on STEM activities in chemistry, physics, and biology
• Team projects
• Guest speakers
• Facility tour

Workshop Date: August 11-15, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Fee: $434.08 US (Any refund amount will not include the administrative fee)
Audience for This Program: Students entering grades 7, 8, 9
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.