STEM-X

STEM students looking in a microscope.


STEM Technology Exploration
June 22–26, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Are you a rising eighth-grader or current high school student who wants to level up your STEM skills? Attend the Aurora University STEM-X: STEM Technology Exploration event this summer! During the week-long program, you will:

  • Explore potential STEM majors and career paths.
  • Build confidence through team-based problem solving.
  • Get a taste of campus life and work directly with AU faculty.
  • Discover what college-level STEM looks like in action.
  • Gain hands-on experience through real-world, challenge-based projects.

Thanks to the generous support of a National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Grant, we’re able to offer this exciting week-long camp at a dramatically reduced price of $200.

Need-based scholarship opportunities are also available. If needed, please contact Chetna Patel, professor of chemistry, Smith Distinguished Chair, and Interim Dean of College of Health and Sciences, at cpatel@aurora.edu.

Registration closes on Thursday, June 18, at noon. Spots are limited, so register today!

This work is supported by National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Track 1 Scholarships and Stipends Grant # 2241382.

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