Super Heroes of STEM

Have you ever wished you could be a super hero? To have the strength of Captain America, speed of the Flash, time travel of Dr. Strange? To save the world from Thanos, Doctor Doom, or Magneto?

Well, what if I told you that you can become a super hero?!? Do you remember the COVID pandemic? There were multiple STEM careers involved in developing, producing, and supplying a vaccine so that people could be protected from the virus and return to normal life – I would call that heroic! This is just one of the many examples where STEM careers are definitely super heroes! Please join us to learn all of the many ways that you could have a positive impact on, and possibly even save, the world through a STEM career.

2024 Dates

July 8 – 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (times subject to change)

This program will be held on campus. Students participating in this program are financially responsible for their transportation, housing, and food throughout the program.

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Workshop Highlights

High School Students
Programming Objectives
  • Step-by-step explanation of the STEM careers using a familiar science topic that is highlighted in the public news
  • Each STEM career will be highlighted as a super hero in the example provided
  • For instance, many STEM careers were super heroes working together to bring the COVID vaccine to fruition in a short period of time
Demonstrations
  • Research lab demonstration
  • Bioprocessing lab demonstration
  • Clinical lab demonstration
Industry Guest Speakers and Tours

 

Program Requirements

Application deadline: May 15

Priority deadline: April 15

An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background. Additional requirements (below) can be submitted along with your online application or separately:

  • Personal Statement

    Please provide a brief statement of why you are interested in conducting summer research at KGI. Please also describe what you would like to study for your undergraduate degree. And please briefly describe which SURE tracks you are most interested in and why (refer to the SURE web page for list of tracks).

  • Resume

  • Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

    Contact information for one recommender is required during the online application process. This person should be able to evaluate your qualification and potential for success in our program. You can choose to use a professional or academic reference. Only one recommendation is required but additional recommendations may be submitted if desired.

    Recommenders will be contacted via email to submit their recommendation online. If they prefer otherwise they can email or mail a copy to the Admissions Office along with this recommendation form.

  • Transcripts

    Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for evaluation purposes. Official transcripts are not required for admission but may be substituted for unofficial transcripts for admission review.

There is a $20 application fee. If you are in need of an application fee waiver, please contact admissions@kgi.edu.

Students participating in the in-person program sessions are financially responsible for their transportation, housing, and food throughout the program.

The Admissions Committee is made up of faculty and staff who will thoroughly and conscientiously review each application.