STEM Academy

Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders by providing an immersive and engaging STEM experience. Through hands on learning, we spark curiosity and passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by offering real-world exposure to STEM careers, professionals, and interactive challenges designed to inspire creativity.

• The next program dates: June 15th-June 27th, 2025
• This camp is as an overnight camp experience. If camp delivery changes, we will update information on this page and notify student applicants. 
• There is no cost to attend the STEM Academy
• Camp includes:
  • Math instruction
  • Professional communication
  • Faculty-led STEM lessons with hands-on activities
  • Off campus field trips
  • Meet professionals in STEM Fields
  • Group project

We are located in the Office of Community Engagement & Outreach in Howard Hall (second floor).  Questions can be emailed to communityoutreach@fgcu.edu. 

Applicants Must:

• Be a current high school freshman, sophomore, or junior
• Be attending schools in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Charlotte Counties
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have successfully completed Algebra 1
• Complete the STEM Academy Application Form
• Submit high school transcript
• Submit two (2) completed recommendation forms by appropriate personnel from a school and/or community agency

Be Ready

Below is some information you should have ready in order to make your application process easy.

• Know your math courses and grades during high school
• Name and email of your two (2) recommenders
• You will need to answer 2 short response questions with 100 words minimum. Below are the questions. (We recommend you first type your answers in a Word document and then copy and paste them into the application, as time is limited)
  • Tell us about yourself. Please include background information, your short and long term goals, and career plans.
  • Why do you want to participate in the FGCU/Sigma Pi Phi Epsilon Nu Boulé Pre-Collegiate Summer STEM Academy?

• Improve students' skills in mathematics
• Expose students to real-world math and its application in related career fields;
• Increase the students' awareness of STEM fields;
• Expose students to processes that will increase their likelihood of being accepted into college;
• Expose students to practicing professionals in STEM fields;
• Create internship opportunities for academy participants.

Our mission is to improve our students' future outlook by increasing their exposure to opportunities in STEM careers, and improving their math skills.

 Thank you to our lead sponsors: Florida Gulf Coast University & Sigma Pi Phi Epsilon Nu Boule

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity/Epsilon Nu Boule