Investigative Summer STEM Program

Each participant will select one interdisciplinary research topic from biology or chemistry. Then working within a small group, the student will conduct a literature search on the selected topics, set up laboratory/field experiments, collect data, analyze the results, draw conclusions from the findings, and finally present the research to faculty and students. Supervision and project background information is provided by the program faculty in a one-to-one and small group discussion format rather than traditional lectures. Guest speakers will be scheduled during the program to provide participants with real-life applications of science and math.

For 34 years, the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP) has been increasing enthusiasm and interest of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.

During ISSP students will:

Earn two hours of college credit with a pass/fail grade upon satisfactory completion of the program
Spend 5 days performing hands-on research in small groups led by highly qualified NU faculty
Expand team-building and communication skills
Engage with guest speakers from a variety of STEM-related fields to discuss the career opportunities possible with a STEM education
Form friendships with high school students that share similar interests!
Have the option to stay on NU’s campus in the residence halls