STELA Program

About Us & STELA

Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders.

Who We Are

STEMteachersNYC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting STEM teachers in NYC and beyond. Since 2011, we’ve grown from a small group of physics teachers to thousands of educators participating in workshops and events led by expert current and retired teachers.

Our mission is to promote excellence in STEM teaching through innovative, teacher-led professional development open to all education professionals.
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SUMMER 2025

STEMteachersNYC’s Teen Education Leadership Academy (STELA)

STELA is a summer program that prepares high school students for leadership and education roles through hands-on experience in event production, marketing, and nonprofit work alongside STEMteachersNYC’s Summer STEM Institute.

Dates
July 7 – 25, 2025
Time
8:30am – 3:30pm
Tuition
$2100 (Scholarships Avail.)

What to Expect

Expect an immersive experience in STEM education professional learning, nonprofit planning, and leadership development.

Nonprofit Planning
Learn mission statements, organizational structure, budgeting, fundraising, and develop your own nonprofit startup plan.
Evaluation & Research
Conduct internal evaluations, participant observations, interviews, and learn qualitative and quantitative research basics.
Social Media & Marketing
Create marketing content, design infographics, and produce videos summarizing educational workshop impacts.
Workshop Design
Plan and facilitate your own workshop to build leadership and public speaking skills.

Student Expectations

Location: Most sessions held in person around NYC. Transit fare can be provided upon request.


Participants must:

  • Be finishing high school in the 2024-25 year & reside in NYC.
  • Work independently and in groups.
  • Have access to a computer with internet.
  • Complete deliverables including a nonprofit plan, video summary, and final presentation.
We seek students passionate about leadership, nonprofit work, and program design!
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How to Apply

Essay Questions to Prepare:

  1. Why do you want to join STELA and what do you hope to gain?
  2. What excites you about STEMteachersNYC?
  3. Which skills or interests do you want to develop?
  4. What are your future plans?
  5. Anything else you’d like to share?

Questions? Email info@STEMteachersNYC.org

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