PI-STEM Academy 2025
June 2-6, 2025
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education provides Summer Academy funding for Oklahoma students to attend Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math learning experiences. The PI-STEM Academy at Southeastern Oklahoma State University has been awarded a grant to provide a free STEM Academy for Oklahoma Students. For more information, click HERE.
PI-STEM Academy Overview
The PI-STEM Academy will engage incoming 8th-9th graders in exploring and solving problems related to water rocket and balloon launching, paper plane design, drone programming, and more. Every participant will receive a t-shirt. From June 2-6, this day camp will be held on Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Durant campus from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended drop-off and pick-up hours available. Lunches and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Caleb Smith (cmsmith@se.edu, Kate Shannon (kshannon@se.edu), or Michael Hardy (mhardy@se.edu).
Application Process
Oklahoma Students are invited to apply for consideration beginning March 1, 2025. Selection of student participants will begin April 1, 2025. Students are encouraged to submit a digital application. A printable version of the application will also be made available prior to March 1.
Dr. Caleb Smith (cmsmith@se.edu) is your point of contact to apply for the 2025 PI-STEM Academy at Southeastern.
Tentative Schedule
| Schedule | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning 9-12:15 | Orientation Water Rocket Launching | Drone Programming | Drone Challenge | Rotor Motor Design Challenge | Water Balloon Launching |
| Lunch 12:15-1:00 | Guest Speaker | Guest Speaker | Guest Speaker | Guest Speaker | |
| Afternoon 1-5:00 | Programming Activities | Aviation Campus Activities | Real-World Applications of Statistics | Real-World Applications of Proportional Reasoning | Student-Choice Investigations & Presentations |
Expectations
- Lunch will be provided each day of the Academy
- Sunscreen, water bottles, bug spray are recommended
- Parental/Guardian permission for field trips and medical information will be requested
Interesting STEM Links
Contact Information
Michael Hardy (mhardy@se.edu)
Kate Shannon (kshannon@se.edu)
Caleb Smith (cmsmith@se.edu)