Covering topics:
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/11/2026 and ends on 06/15/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
Covering topics:
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2025 and ends on 08/10/2025
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
Covering topics:
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 06/01/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
Covering topics:
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 07/01/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
DNA Extraction from plant and animal cells
Suspect DNA Matching
Gel Electrophoresis Simulation
Fingerprint Analysis
Forensic Case Investigation
Registration for this schedule starts on 07/13/2026 and ends on 07/17/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
Introduction to 3D Printing and hands-on designs
CAD Design Basics and application software
Engineering Design Challenge for real-world usage
3D Printer Operation & Safety
Testing and Improving Printed 3D medical device Prototypes
Materials Science in 3D Printing
Real-World Applications of 3D Printing in engineering, medicine and biotechnology
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 07/13/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
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Introduction to Microbes and the immune system
Microscopy and Microbe Observation
Culturing Microorganisms and identification in the lab
Microbes in Health and Disease
Environmental Roles of Microbes
Beneficial Microbes in Medicine and Biotechnology
Microbe Investigation Challenge
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 07/20/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
Introduction to DNA, Proteins, and Biotechnology
DNA Extraction Techniques
Protein Extraction and Purification
DNA and Protein Analysis Techniques
Protein Structure and Function
Enzyme Activity and Drug Action
Drug Discovery and Screening
Biotech Tools and Laboratory Safety
Case Study: Designing a New Drug
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 08/02/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
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Introduction to Coding and Robotics in Biotechnology
Basic Programming Concepts for Bio Applications
Designing and Building Simple Robots
Sensors and Automation in Biotech Experiments
Robotics-Controlled Lab Simulations
Coding for Data Collection and Analysis
Problem-Solving Challenge: Bio-Robotics Project
Integration of Robotics with Biotech Tools
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/01/2026 and ends on 08/10/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 10.
The Middle School STEM Academy is an immersive, year-round program for students in grades 6–8. 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.