The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Graduate School of Nursing is leading the USU contribution to the DoD Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program through a no-cost summer STEM camp for middle school students.

 

This three-week program will take place in Rice Hall at USU from Monday, June 23 through Friday, July 11, 2025. Middle school students who reside in the metropolitan area and entering grades 6, 7 or 8 are welcome to apply.

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program, in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and Arizona State University, immerses middle school students in innovative topics and technology like design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship.

• Students unleash their creativity as they become makers and innovators, experimenting with robotics, designing and printing their own 3D creations, exploring new realms through augmented reality, learning to develop their own apps, and so much more.

• By blending emerging technologies with hands-on training and mentorship from experts, the program ignites a passion for STEM and empowers students to explore exciting future career paths in STEM.

• Students who participated in the program gained newfound confidence in their STEM skills and developed a genuine interest in exploring the limitless possibilities of STEM-related courses. By bringing real-world applications right to their fingertips, the program sparked more excitement and engagement than traditional learning experiences.

 

WHO CAN APPLY 

• Students who reside in the metropolitan area and entering grades 6, 7, or 8

• A maximum of 176 students—no prior STEM experience is needed

• The faculty is GSN Assistant Dean for Students Affairs, Dr. James Maiden, will coordinate with participating STEM experts

 

NOTE: Please be aware that students who participated last year are not eligible to participate this year. 

• To apply, visit LINK HERE and select Uniformed Services University.

• Registrants will be notified by the STEM Staff regarding acceptance and specific details of the summer program.
   

For more information, please contact us at stem@usuhs.edu.