SHTEM uniquely integrates the humanities and arts into traditional STEM research, challenging students to connect technical skills with human questions like communication, ethics, and design.
The SHTEM: Summer Internships for High Schoolers program at Stanford University offers a unique opportunity for high school students to engage in interdisciplinary research. Participants work in small, collaborative groups (2-5 students) under the mentorship of Stanford faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. The program emphasizes connecting traditional STEM fields with the humanities, exploring areas like communication, ethics, and design in the context of scientific and technological innovation. Students undertake multifaceted projects that draw on their existing strengths while exposing them to new disciplines. Key activities include conducting research, collaborating with mentors and peers, and developing a final presentation or written/technical output. Through this experience, students gain valuable research skills, learn to formulate and explore complex questions, develop problem-solving abilities, and enhance their communication skills. The program aims to provide early exposure to cutting-edge research in an academic environment and inspire future research interests.
Students spend most of their time conducting research in the lab with their assigned mentor, with the day-to-day schedule determined between the student and mentor once a project has been assigned.
This program is ideal for high-achieving high school juniors and seniors who are curious about how STEM connects with the humanities and are excited to explore open-ended questions in a team setting.
Stanford University
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