Summer Science Institute

The Summer Science Programs at MSU Denver were established in 1993 by Dr. Larry Johnson and Dr. Joseph Raab to offer engaging learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for high school and middle school students in Metro Denver. For 23 years, these programs have improved teaching and learning in STEM disciplines by developing partnerships with school districts, teachers, and community organizations. They foster an understanding of essential science and mathematics skills for students, while increasing interest in STEM. Additionally, they work to combat summer slide and the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains made during the previous school year and address the underrepresentation of minorities and females in STEM fields by actively recruiting students from these populations throughout Metro Denver.

Summer Science Institute (SSI) enrolls students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, and participants explore fun applications of math and science in an exciting, hands-on, and team-oriented atmosphere. The program runs for two weeks, four hours per day, with 10 distinct sessions.