Innovations in Science & Technology

Innovations in Science & Technology (IST) is designed for students interested in learning about diverse topics in STEM fields and applying scientific principles to real-world applications. Students explore a wide variety of scientific fields such as physics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy, engineering, neuroscience, immunology, psychology, and earth science. The program exposes students to interdisciplinary applications across many scientific fields, ranging from the nanoscopic to the astronomical in scale. Participants are challenged to examine the world as scientists, gaining exposure to a wide array of biological, physical, and applied sciences topics. The session builds students’ critical thinking and analytical skills while stressing the importance of collaboration and teamwork, training students to become more impactful scientists.