A highlight of our Summer Academy was a series of STEM Lectures delivered by University Faculty and Researches on a wide range of STEM topics. These presentations exposed student to college-level material and offered a glimpse of original research and career pathways in each discipline. They were supported by Study Sections to help students understand the lectures and extend their knowledge with hands-on activities, 3D printing, labs, and group presentations.
| Date | Speaker/Lecturer | Title |
| July 1, 2024 | Dave Wolczyk | Summer Academy Orientation |
| July 2, 2024 | Michael McCarthy | Earth’s Radiation Belts |
| July 3, 2024 | Dave Wolczyk | Academy Orientation Part 2 |
| July 8, 2024 | Eric H. Chudler, PhD | Journey into the Brain |
| July 11, 2024 | Dave Wolczyk | Thriving in STEM |
| July 15, 2024 | Dargan M.W. Frierson | Computer Models of the Earth’s Climate |
| July 16, 2024 | Paul Metellus | Community Cultural Wealth |
| July 18, 2024 | Chet Moritz | Neurotechnology to promote recovery after spinal cord injury |
| July 22, 2024 | Kathleen (“Kathy”) J. Ramos, MD MS | Physician-Scientist Career in Cystic Fibrosis |
| July 23, 2024 | Profs. Cheryl Kaiser & Clara Wilkins | Psychological Science |
| July 25, 2024 | Namita Nandakumar and Tim Ohashi | Careers in Pro Sports |
| July 29, 2024 | Aaron B., Andrea F., Shabab A., Dana A., and Erin J. | Section Leaders Panel |
| July 30, 2024 | Dra. Guadalupe (Lupita) Tovar Mendoza | A Journey Through Academia and the Cosmos |
| August 1, 2024 | Susana Simmonds Bohorquez | Bioengineering |
| August 5, 2024 | Chris Law | Burke Museum |
| August 6, 2024 | Rory Barnes | Searching for Life Among the Stars |
| August 8, 2024 | Dave W., Helen C., and Jonathon B. | STEMsub Next Steps |