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 13th-June 25th, 2027
• This camp is an overnight camp experience. Students must be able to commit to staying overnight for the entire duration of the camp.  
• There is no cost to attend the STEM Academy
• Camp includes:
  • SAT Prep led by trained university faculty
  • Professional Development
  • Faculty-led STEM lessons with hands-on activities
  • Off campus field trips
  • Meet professionals in STEM Fields
  • Robotics Group project
  • 12 nights on college campus with all meals provided

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 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 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.

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

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity/Epsilon Nu Boule