Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Courses
Discover. Explore. Innovate.
The STEM Institute invites middle school and high school students to join us for an exciting Fall 2026 semester of hands-on STEM learning, college preparation, creative exploration, and real-world skill-building.
Students will have the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the arts, and college-level coursework in a supportive and diverse learning community. Whether you are preparing for high school, looking to strengthen your STEM skills, or hoping to earn college credit, the Fall 2026 STEM Program offers something for you.
Program Dates: Saturdays, September 12 – December 20, 2026
Location: The City College of New York, 259 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Registration: Space is limited. Students are encouraged to register early.
For Students in Grades 6-8
Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Middle school students can choose from engaging courses designed to strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, and prepare them for future success.
SHSAT Test Prep & Bridge to High School
This course supports students preparing for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test while also helping them build the academic habits, confidence, and readiness needed for a successful transition to high school.
Living Environment
Students will explore key concepts in biology and environmental science through hands-on activities, inquiry-based learning, and real-world examples connected to the living world around them.
2D/3D Modeling Arts
This creative STEAM course introduces students to digital and physical modeling, design thinking, and visual problem-solving. Students will explore how art, technology, and engineering come together through two-dimensional and three-dimensional design.
For Students in Grades 9–12
Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
High school students can participate in hands-on STEM and STEAM courses that build technical skills, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
Explorations in Architecture
Students will be introduced to architectural thinking, design, space, structure, and the built environment.
Financial Management
Students will learn foundational concepts in personal finance, budgeting, money management, and financial decision-making.
Freshman Composition (Philosophy Focus)
This college-level writing course helps students strengthen their reading, writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills through a philosophy-focused lens.
Hydroponics
Students will explore plant science, sustainability, and engineering through hydroponic growing systems. This course introduces students to innovative approaches to agriculture and food production.
Robotics
Students will learn foundational concepts in robotics, engineering, programming, and problem-solving. Through hands-on projects, students will design, build, and test robotic systems.
Sculpture / Art Painting
This STEAM course gives students an opportunity to explore creative expression while developing artistic techniques, design skills, and visual communication abilities.
Manhattanville High Schools Only
Tues & Thurs 4:30 – 6:30PM
BioSense: Cells, Signals, and Sensors
Offered in collaboration with the CUNY ASRC and CZ Biohub, BioSense is a hands-on exploration of the senses; investigating how specialized sensorial cells detect the world around us and how signals travel through the body and brain. Using microscopy, coding, electronics, and Arduino-based sensors, students will build technologies that mimic and extend human sensing, including using the electrical signals in their forearm to command a robotic gripper. BioSense combines biology, engineering, and technology into an exciting research experience where students learn by building, experimenting, and discovering.
College Now Courses
Eligible high school juniors and seniors can enroll in College Now courses and get a head start on college while earning college credit.
Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
CHEM 11000: Exploring Chemistry
Students will explore foundational chemistry concepts through college-level instruction and scientific inquiry.
ECO 10050: App Development
Students will explore the process of designing and developing applications while building skills in technology, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving.
GAME 11100: Digital Game Programming
Students will learn the fundamentals of game design and programming while developing technical and creative skills.
MATH 19000: Advanced Algebra
Students will build advanced algebraic skills that support success in higher-level mathematics and college coursework.
MATH 19500: Precalculus
This course prepares students for calculus and other advanced STEM pathways by strengthening their understanding of functions, equations, and mathematical reasoning.
PHYS 10000: Introduction to Physics
Students will explore foundational physics concepts and develop an understanding of the principles that explain motion, energy, forces, and the physical world.