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STEM Summer Programs

This summer, we are hosting STEM/STEAM programs for middle and high school students at Lawson State Community College.

Explore our Summer Programs! 

 

2026 STEM Enrichment Institute

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June 4, 2026 - June 26,2025 | Minimum GPA of 3.0 required | Age 13+

Immerse yourself in STEM with hands-on projects, ACT strategies, field trips, and more.  This program is designed to foster strategic thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, communication, and collaboration.

  • Beginner-friendly and project-based
  • In-person (Monday through Thursday) + weekly assignments (5-6 hours/week)  
  • Open to rising 9th graders through rising 12th graders  
  • Three-week participation (8 AM-12 PM daily) required
Application Deadline Extended: April 30, 2026 (Several slots remain so we will continue to recruit students until we reach capacity)
Contact: Dr. Shawanda Thomas | sthomas@lawsonstate.edu or Mrs. Jean Whitlow | jwhitlow@lawsonstate.edu

2026 STEAM Academy

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July 13 2026 - July 23, 2026 | No Minimum GPA requirement | Middle/ High School Students (current 7th - 11th)
Be inspired by professionals in STEAM fields, delve into art, and build foundational math skills.
  • Beginner-friendly and project-based.
  • Meet STEAM professionals and learn how art is incorporated into STEM fields
  • In-person (Monday through Thursday) + daily assignments (5-6 hours/week)
  • Two-week participation (8 AM-12 Noon daily) required


Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Contact: Dr. Shawanda Thomas | sthomas@lawsonstate.edu or Mrs. Jean Whitlow | jwhitlow@lawsonstate.edu