Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Equipment: Pulse meter, stethoscope, skeleton model, transfusion training hand; add BP cuffs, reflex hammers, otoscope, thermometers, anatomy torso.
Hands-On: Vital sign stations, cardiovascular assessment, reflex testing, ER triage simulation.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/28/2026 and ends on 06/12/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
What Students Learn/Gain: Students explore how microbial growth and how the immune system responds to infection.
Equipment: Cell culture dishes, pH meters, mini-centrifuges; add UV handwashing kit, agar plates, incubator, microscopes, lab coats/gloves.
Hands-On: Bacterial growth observation, contamination experiments, immune response modeling.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/28/2026 and ends on 06/19/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Week 3 – Genetics & DNA in Medicine
What Students Learn/Gain: Students learn how to extract DNA, design primer, perform PCR, analyzed to understand genetics and disease.
Equipment: DNA extraction kits, PCR machine, gel electrophoresis, gel imaging, centrifuges, restriction digestion kit, pipettes; add agarose, DNA ladders, safe stains.
Hands-On: DNA extraction, PCR demonstration, restriction digestion, gel visualization.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 06/26/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Week 4 – Molecular Biology & Drug Discovery
What Students Learn/Gain: Students learn to extract protein, perform gel electrophoresis, understand how proteins and enzymes influence biological processes and drug development.
Equipment: Pipettes, pH meters, cell culture dishes; add molecular model kits, enzyme kits, spectrophotometer (optional).
Hands-On: Enzyme reaction experiments, protein modeling, drug-target simulation.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 07/03/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Week 5 – Biotechnology & Innovation Lab,
What Students Learn/Gain: Student learn how to extract DNA/RNA, perform cDNA synthesis, restriction digestions, discover how biotechnology laboratories develop medical diagnostics and therapies.
Equipment: PCR machine, centrifuges, pipettes, DNA kits; add fermentation kit, ELISA teaching kit, workflow charts.
Hands-On: Biotech production simulation, diagnostic assay demonstration.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/28/2026 and ends on 07/13/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Week 6 Application of AI & VR Data Science in Medicine
What Students Learn/Gain:
Students will use the advanced zSpace virtual reality (VR) platform and learn how artificial intelligence analyzes medical data to support clinical decision-making.
Equipment: zSpace VR platform, computers; add medical imaging datasets, AI training tools, visualization software.
Hands-On: AI diagnostic simulations, VR surgical exploration, pattern recognition exercises.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/28/2026 and ends on 07/17/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Week 7: Introduction to Medical Device & Prosthetic Design
What Students Will Learn: Students learn basic–intermediate 3D printing, CAD design, and biomedical engineering by designing, printing, and testing medical device prototypes.
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Tools & Equipment: 3D printers, CAD software (Tinkercad / Fusion 360), slicing software, PLA or flexible filament, digital calipers, anatomical model files.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 07/20/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Week 8 : Application of AL, VR in 3D Printing & Medical Device Design
What Students Will Learn: Students will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) with advanced ZSpace technology for 3D printing, and prototype testing.
Key Topics:
Tools & Equipment: 3D printers, CAD software (e.g., Tinkercad/Fusion 360), slicing software, PLA or flexible filaments, digital calipers, and anatomical model files.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 07/31/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Early bird price expires on Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Week 9: Biomedical Research & Innovation Capstone Project
What Students Learn/Gain: Students apply scientific methods to design a mini biomedical research project, analyze data, and present their findings in a scientific conference–style presentation.
Equipment: PCR, gel systems, imaging tools, lab notebooks; add poster boards and presentation materials.
Hands-On: Independent mini research projects, data analysis, final symposium presentations.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/28/2026 and ends on 08/07/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
The Middle School STEM Academy is an immersive, year-round program for students in grades 9-12. Its hands-on curriculum sparks curiosity, develops critical thinking, and prepares students for careers in medicine, life sciences, biotechnology, and engineering.
The summer program runs from June to August at The Pathway Initiative’s Innovation Lab in Downtown Boston. Students meet in-person for 30 hours weekly at $699 per week, with a sibling discount available.
This STEM enrichment experience builds a strong foundation for success in Honors and AP science courses and supports competitive college admissions, including Ivy League schools. Students engage with Zspace VA/VR simulations, human models, live lab experiments, 3D printing, and programmable robotics applied to biology, bioengineering, and medicine.
Light snacks will be provided. Students should bring their own lunch from home.
Week One | Mini Medical School |
Week Two | 3D Printing and Medical/Biotech Applications |
Week Three | Foundations of Robotics and Coding |
Week Four | FutureTech Lab: AI, AR & VR Explorers |
Week Five | DNA Extraction and crime detection |
Week Six | 3D Printing and Engineering the Future |
Week Seven | The Secret Life of Microbes: Tiny Creatures, Big Impact |
Week Eight | DNA Analysis and Biotechnology |
Week Nine | Coding and Robotics in Biotechnology |
Please contact Pathway BioMedX if you have any questions.