The Annual Professional Learning Experience
SUMMER STEM
INSTITUTE
Empowering K-12 educators through innovative, teacher-led professional development. Join our community of STEM leaders and transform your classroom practice.
Summer Workshops
Deep-dive professional development held at partner locations across NYC.
“For teachers, by teachers, about teaching.”
STEMteachersNYC cultivates excellence in STEM teaching by promoting deep understanding through innovative, teacher-led professional development. We believe in a collaborative model—a supportive, diverse community where active practitioners exchange ideas and integrate robust content with classroom-ready pedagogy.
Summer STEM Impact Statistics
STELA Academy
STEM Teen Education Leadership Academy
An immersive summer program preparing high school students for leadership roles in STEM education, nonprofit work, and marketing.
Wanninkhof Scholarships
Dedicated to supporting STEM teachers in high-needs schools. This fund helps educators continuously learn and grow, even during difficult times.
Eligibility
NYC Title 1 teachers and educators from under-resourced schools nationwide are encouraged to apply.
Established in honor of Patrick Wanninkhof to foster professional excellence.
Our Partner Locations
Workshops are hosted across New York City at premier educational institutions and lab spaces.
City College of NY
Upper Manhattan
The Brearley School
Upper East Side
Marymount School
Upper East Side
Teachers College
Columbia University
Additional hosts often include Trinity School, The Nightingale-Bamford School, and various DOE locations.
Moments from the Institute
Experience the joy of inquiry, collaboration, and community that defines our summer experience.
