STEMNetX’s 2025 Fellowship Boot Camp, was conducted during the week of May 12-16, 2025 with high levels of participation and enthusiasm.

This week-long immersive experience was designed to inspire and equip students with hands-on STEM experiences in emerging STEM fields like Quantum Science, Nanotechnology and Space Engineering, provide real-world STEM skills, and mentorship from passionate educators and STEM industry leaders

The Boot Camp represented a small step forward, but a significant leap in our mission to create the next generation of STEM leaders!

Outlined below are the core components and highlights of the boot camp

Boot Camp Schedule

    • 9:00am - 9:30am: Arrival/Registration/Breakfast (provided)

    • 9:30am - 12:30pm: Python Coding Class taught by Dr. McCracken

    • 12:30pm - 1 pm: Lunch (provided)

    • 1:30pm - 4:30pm: QIS workshop led by Dr. Corey Christenson

    • 9:30am - 12:30pm: Python Coding Class taught by Dr. McCracken

    • 12:30pm - 1 pm: Lunch (provided)

    • 1 pm - 2:30pm: Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology workshop led by Dr. Bala, Dr. Gurkar

    • Virtual Biotechnology and Health Science Career Exploration led by Dr. Kehr

    • 9:30am - 12:30pm: Python Coding Class taught by Dr. McCracken

    • 12:30pm - 1.30 pm: Lunch (provided)

    • 1:30pm - 4:30pm: Career and Professional

      Development Workshop with McKenzie Speese and the Center for Professional Pathways

    • 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Meet and Greet Social Hour @ 1781 Coffee House and Market Ground floor of the Commons 34 S Lincoln St

    • 9:30am - 12:30pm: Python Coding Class taught by Dr. McCracken

    • 12:30pm - 1 pm: Lunch (provided)

    • 1:30pm - 4:30pm: Field Trip to National Energy Technology Laboratory With Rebecca and Vaani and Pitt Space With Dr. Rama Bala

  • Project Presentations in Swanson Room 110

    Luncheon and Reception in Swanson ScienceCenter Atrium

    End of Bootcamp Celebration!