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BEAM - Bridging Education in Optics and Applied STEM

Are you interested in the study of light and lasers?

Application opens February 3 2025

The BEAM summer school is an active, hands-on school designed to ignite passion and curiosity in STEM fields, with a particular focus on optical sciences and their applications and career paths. 

As a summer school participant you will fully immerse yourself in the world of optics with the support from experts in the field of quantum-optics-based technology. Through hands-on experiences, interactive workshops, and mentorship, you will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills, empowering you to pursue careers in cutting-edge fields. You will participate in tutorials, seminars, experiments, career development sessions, and laboratory tours. You will learn to network with peers and technical staff, and create a capstone project. 

The BEAM summer school is funded through the US Department of Energy Office of Science’s Reaching A New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) grant

Additional information:

  • Dates: four weeks total, Monday, June 30th - Friday, July 25th, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Camp location: McCurdy Charter School; 515 C Camino Arbolera, Espanola, NM 87532
  • Stipend Information: Each student will receive $500 per week, paid upon completion of the entire school

How to apply:

  • Application Form - opens February 3, 2025
  • Application deadline: 11:59pm, April 14, 2025
  • Must upload transcripts to application form
  • Be prepared to describe interest in program, relevant experiences, and how participating in this program will help you with your academic, personal, and/or professional goals

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Good academic standing
  • Completed Algebra 1 and Geometry
  • High school or college students 
  • US citizenship required 
  • Attend a high school or college located in northern New Mexico

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