Summer programUpcoming cycle
Summer Pathways in Science and Engineering
Boston University — LERNet
A short residential summer program for young women from greater Boston high schools to explore STEM careers through lab visits, hands-on activities, a biotech/pharma company visit, a career panel, and college-admissions guidance.
Who should apply
Greater Boston young women entering junior or senior year exploring STEM and health/science careers who want an accessible, scholarship-supported residential taste of college and the field.
Eligibility
Young women attending a greater-Boston high school, entering junior or senior year, with interest in science, technology, or engineering.
What you get
- Lab visits and hands-on STEM activities
- A visit to a local biotechnology or pharmaceutical company
- Career panel with women in STEM and college-admissions guidance
- Residential college-life experience
What the application involves
- Identify as a young woman attending a greater-Boston high school
- Entering junior or senior year
- Demonstrated interest in science, technology, or engineering
Application tips
- Apply for the need-based scholarship (up to $575) if cost is a barrier.
- Highlight interest in STEM/health fields and openness to a residential experience.
Good to know
Run through BU's LERNet. Exact current tuition/dates vary year to year — verify on the official page.
Women in STEMGreater BostonCareer exposureResidential