The UCI Chemistry Department is thrilled to present the Summer STEM Summit to introduce K-12 students to some of the most relevant scientific topics of our times. As one of the top 10 public universities in the nation and a leader in environmental and climate research, the UCI Chemistry Department brings forth a series of exciting and interactive sessions to explore topics from global warming/climate change to forensics science to cosmetic chemistry. Students will have the unique experience of learning from experts and industry leaders in state of the art chemistry laboratories at UCI. The UCI Chemistry Department is proud to nurture today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders.
More than half of the students who came participated received a partial or full scholarship.
Two Uniquely Engaging Themes Each Session
to serve different interests and present age appropriate content...
Tentative Schedule:
Choice of Theme A or Theme B for each session.
| Session | Dates (2025) | Theme A | Theme B |
| I | June 23-27 | The Chemistry of Food (8-12Y) | |
| I | June 23-July 1 | The Chemistry of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (13-17Y) | |
| II | July 7-11 | Pre-Medical (8-12Y) | Forensics Science (13-17Y) |
| III | July 14-18 | Climate Science (8-12Y) | Cosmetic Chemistry(13-17Y) |
| IV | July 21-25 | The Chemistry of Medicine (14-17Y) |
Daily Agenda:
Fees:
| Registration Fee per Session | $967.00 |
UCI faculty and staff receives 10% discount on registration fee. Email chemacademy@uci.edu for discounted registration code.
