2024 Sovereign Native Youth STEM Leadership Academy
June 23 - June 27

Applications are open!

Application Form

All high school students are welcome to participate in the program regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, disability, or any other protected status.

Application deadline is April 26. Students will be informed of their acceptance the week of May 6.

Dr. Christine Wittich with students testing a structure

Acivities in this Program Include:

Lab Activites
  • Earthquake structural testing with Dr. Christine Wittich
  • Water filtration testing with Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt
  • Materials testing with Dr. Jamilla Teixeira
Campus Activities
  • Ice Cream Social
  • Love Library activities
  • Bowling Party

Student stay on Campus

Students will be staying at the University Suites, 1780 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508. University Suites offers suite-style housing, lounges, a recreation room, and C-store. Students will be assigned roommates.

The Suites Include
  • Four person suite with extra-long twin beds with extended linen package: sheets, pillow, pillowcase, blanket, towel
  • Bedrooms with desk, chair, dresser, closet
  • Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and sink
  • Bathroom with shower, toilet, and double vanity
  • Fully air-conditioned with complimentary Wi-Fi and parking
  • Laundry room on each floor, and convenience store and vending machines
  • TV lounges and game room
  • 24-hour front desk
University Suites