Students receive a tour of Naval Academy facilities during the 2010 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. The Summer STEM Program is an overnight academic program designed for rising 8th-11th grade students in good academic standing who have an interest in math and science. U.S. Naval Academy photo

The Summer STEM Program is held in three sessions: June 6-11 for rising 8th-9th graders, June 13-18 for rising 10th graders and June 20-25 for rising 11th graders.

The Summer STEM Program is an overnight academic program designed for rising 8th-11th grade students in good academic standing who have an interest in math and science.

The STEM Program gives students the opportunity to experience real-life applications of math and science principles through hands-on practical learning. Students will learn from distinguished Naval Academy professors in world-class lab facilities that provide a unique learning environment outside the traditional classroom. Midshipmen currently attending the academy help run the Summer STEM Program and act as counselors and tutors to students.

Approximately 375 total students from around the U.S. will be accepted to STEM. Applicants will be notified of their application status in May.

All students selected to participate will receive a full scholarship to attend this academic summer program, but will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the academy in Annapolis, Md.

For more information about the Summer STEM Program and the application process, visit www.usna.edu⁄Admissions⁄stem.html or call (410) 293-4361.