Academic Programs
To learn about our undergraduate and graduate programs, visit our prospective students page. In addition to these programs, below is a list of other opportunities to engage
in the STEM field at Stony Brook University.
The Accelerate College Education program helps high school students develop the skills necessary for a successful college career, familiarizes them with the demands of university coursework, and introduces them to the learning environment and resources of a major university before they enter college full time. Students enroll in Stony Brook University courses taught in their high school. Stony Brook tuition and fees are waived; students pay only a non-refundable $300 ACE Program Fee for each course. Upon successful completion of ACE course requirements, students will receive credit from Stony Brook University for the course(s) in which they have enrolled and for which they have paid.
Computer Science and Informatics Summer Research Experience Program (CSIRE) is a 6-week research experience program on computer science and informatics for high school students. The program assumes the participant already has good skills in programming or data analytics. Since launching in 2017, the program has become increasingly competitive. If you are looking for a program to get familiar with a topic of interest or to learn fundamental skills, please visit our Pre-College Summer Programs.
The Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces is a collaboration of academic, industrial, and government laboratories. The Garcia Center is funded by the National Science Foundation as part of its Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) program. The goal of the MRSEC is to combine the instrumentation and expertise of the participating institutions into a coordinated research program on polymer interface science. The Center is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Narciso Garcia who served as an inspiration to the Center. Dr. Garcia worked tirelessly to promote collaborative interdisciplinary research in order to establish a center for excellence in science education for students in the New York Metropolitan Area.
The mission of Honors College is to promote personal and intellectual growth among a diverse group of highly motivated students who aspire to achieve academic excellence, assume responsible roles in society, and develop their leadership capacities. Students pursue an innovative, seminar-based curriculum modeled on the best traditions of university education and integrated into the research and creative enterprises at Stony Brook. The program creates the social and academic atmosphere of a small liberal arts college within the heart of a large, public, research university.
Stony Brook University seeks to hire, engage, and mentor Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Fellows who can help catalyze our university’s commitment to inclusive solutions-driven research and scholarship at intersections of different disciplines. IDEA
The Institute for Advances Computational Science (IACS) faculty and students pursue leadership in our academic disciplines through the development, dissemination, and facilitation of computation, including high-performance computing, simulation, and data science. IACS-affiliated researchers collaborate on high-impact, interdisciplinary problems with application scales spanning from laptops to supercomputers and the cloud. IACS students advance the intellectual foundations of computation and data, with high-impact applications in engineering; the physical, environmental, life, and social sciences; and the humanities.
The Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM) is a major interdisciplinary STEM education center on the campus and has established a wide range of academic year and summer activities for faculty, graduate students, undergraduates and K-12 students and teachers. I-STEM’s mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality STEM education that advances knowledge in the field.
The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program aims to place our students on the front lines of global STEM challenges to become the change needed in the world today. Our scholars are leaders in their community, the best and brightest academically, advocates for the value of diversity in science, and most importantly, team players who come together to use our shared set of values to achieve their ultimate career and academic aspirations.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is committed to making electrical and computer engineering accessible to all audiences. Among our efforts we offer opportunities for middle school students and teachers during the academic year and as summer offerings. All activities in our offerings are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the NYSSLS.
Stony Brook University, a trailblazer in integrating research and undergraduate education, was one of the first research universities in the country to establish an office for the specific purpose of promoting undergraduate research and creative activity and offers many programs that support undergraduate research efforts. Established in 1987, the URECA program is administered through the Office of the Provost/Division of Undergraduate Education, it has been generously supported by the Simons Foundation.
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The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, established on a project-based model for higher education, unites undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members in multidisciplinary teams that work on long-term projects in research, design, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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High School and Middle School Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) provide multi-faceted
programs designed for students who show academic promise or interest in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics. WISE encourages students to pursue STEM by providing
exciting hands-on research and learning opportunities. Our programs focus on the importance
of mentoring younger students to help build their competence and confidence while
providing them with an impactful experience.
The Middle School WISE program engages students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with hands-on
STEM based learning during 10 interactive afterschool sessions throughout the school
year. M.S. WISE invites students to explore areas of Engineering, Physics, Programming,
and Innovation while learning about how these fields help address real-world issues.
Students are taught by Stony Brook University graduate students who also serve as
mentors.
High School WISE provides multi-faceted programs designed for high school students who show academic promise or interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through collaboration with Eastern Suffolk BOCES. WISE aims to encourage students to pursue STEM by linking Stony Brook University graduate and faculty mentors with high school students. Mentors work closely with H.S. WISE students in their field of expertise to provide hands-on experiences. H.S. WISE is a three-year program that focuses on a different aspect of STEM learning and research each year. Students meet after school for 10 two-hour sessions.
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The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program mission is to increase the number of individuals from various underrepresented groups in science, mathematics and engineering fields through outreach, recruitment and retention efforts. The WISE Honors Program facilitates individual, institutional, and social change.
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