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MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy 9 -12

Inspiring the Next Generation of S.T.E.A.M. Thinkers, Health Leaders, and Biomedical Innovators.

The Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders in science, medicine, and public health. Rooted in MSM’s mission to advance equity and representation in the health professions, EOHC offers a dynamic continuum of innovative pipeline programs that introduce students to S.T.E.A.M. disciplines, engage them in cutting-edge biomedical and public health research, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and pursue meaningful careers in health and science.

The MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy is where curious high school students step into the world of biomedical research, technology, health careers, and college readiness. The Academy offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that builds scientific knowledge, professional readiness, and leadership. Students strengthen critical thinking through emergency and disaster triage simulations, emergency preparedness activities, and collaborative problem-solving, while gaining practical skills in phlebotomy and microscopy, as well as exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation in healthcare. In addition to scientific and technical training, the program equips students with the tools to navigate college and beyond, learning how to identify scholarships, minimize student debt, and prepare for academic and career success. By combining rigorous academic enrichment with life skills and mentorship, the MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy empowers students to explore, lead, and thrive as future professionals in science, medicine, and public health.

Program Options

Choose the experience that fits your passion:

Option 1: 3-Week STEAM Exploration

Healthcare App Design • Anatomy • Lab Skills • College Prep • Career Exploration

This immersive 3-week program introduces students to the foundations of health and science through engaging, hands-on learning. Participants rotate through dynamic workshops led by faculty, clinicians, and researchers

Eligibility

• Rising 9th–12th grader
• Interest in S.T.E.A.M. or healthcare
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed online application

Dates and Hours of  Operation for Summer Program
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Hours are subject to change)

Program Cost
The cost for the program is $1000. (The current remaining text should still be included and no changes are needed).

Option 2: Authentic Research Experience (In-Person)

Discover. Investigate. Contribute to Real Science.

The Authentic Research Experience provides high school students with the opportunity to engage directly in scientific discovery at MSM. Over the course of six weeks, participants are paired with an MSM research mentor and work alongside faculty and graduate students to complete a structured, hands-on research project in a biomedical discipline. This program is designed to cultivate scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how research advances health equity and medical innovation.

Eligibility

• Rising 10th–12th grader
• Interest in biomedical research
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed online application
• Most recent report card
• Two recommendation forms (one from a science teacher)
  • Form can be downloaded in the Quick Links section below.
• Essay describing why you are interested in laboratory research and what research at ÎÔÁú×ÊÔ´Íø you are most interested in.

Dates and Hours of  Operation for Summer Program
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Hours are subject to change)

Program Cost
The cost for the program is $1500. Payments are due by or before the first day of the program session. Students accepted to the program will be notified via email and parents/guardians will be provided a link to a secure payment portal. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.  

**Applications for both options open on February 1, 2026 and will remain open until March 27, 2026. All application materials should be uploaded to the application portal and must be received by the March 27th deadline.**

Contact

Quick Links

• Recommendation Form