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YSP 2024 – Open for Applications

Northeastern University

YSP offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for a hands-on research experience while still in high school. The program is free of charge and open to Massachusetts residents (within commuting distance) who have completed their junior year of high school (i.e. rising seniors).

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Engineering Exploration Week + Engineering for Everyone Expo

Northeastern University

Northeastern University’s Center for STEM Education hosted this year Engineering Exploration week from Tuesday, February 21st to Friday, February 24th. On Tuesday, February 21st, we kicked off the program with and introduction to the engineering design process and chemical engineering.

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A Summer of Research and Discovery

Northeastern University

Placements for REU participants span across the College of Engineering and include Professors David Kaeli, Michael Kane, Laura Lewis, Amy Mueller, and Sarah Ostadabbas. Summer REU experiences have been an introduction to Northeastern University for many transfer students into the College of Engineering.

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Building Bridges – Fall 2023

Northeastern University

Last Friday, (December 8, 2023) the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University, with the College of Engineering/Admissions, hosted the fall 2023 edition of our Building Bridges event. Students then attended two sessions they selected based on their engineering interests – from the list below.

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Building Bridges – Fall 2021

Northeastern University

On Friday, December 3, 2021 the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University, in collaboration with the College of Engineering/Admissions, hosted the Fall edition of our Building Bridges event. 103 students from 32 different schools in 5 states came to learn all about engineering. Complex Fluids: are they Fluids or Solids?

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Pathways to STEM Update

Northeastern University

As the week begins the conclude we have reached the halfway point for our virtual program, Pathways to STEM, where on Tuesdays we discuss engineering and on Thursdays science. Week 1 Tuesday (September 28th): [Electrical Engineering]. Week 2 Tuesday (October 5th): [Computer Engineering]. Fall 2021 – Program Summary.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

STEM Education Shopping

The “E” in STEM stands for Engineering, encompassing the design, creation, and application of technology and solutions to real-world problems. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics, emerged as a response to the growing need for a skilled workforce in these fields.

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