Center for Leader Development in STEM Housed in Mathematical Sciences Center for Leader Development in STEM Housed in Mathematical Sciences Breadcrumb research west point werx center for leader development stem Summer STEM Program Update The West Point Summer STEM Program will not be held this year, but we remain enthusiastic about supporting students’ curiosity and growth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.We encourage students and families to use this summer as an opportunity to explore the wide range of Department of Defense (DoD) STEM programs available nationwide. These experiences offer exciting, hands-on ways for students to discover new STEM interests, build skills, and connect learning to real-world applications. Families can find a variety of engaging programs, resources, and events by visiting the DoD STEM website.We appreciate your continued interest in the West Point Summer STEM Program and your commitment to STEM education. We hope students will take advantage of these opportunities to keep learning, exploring, and imagining what’s possible.Thank you for your understanding and support. Hear podcast on creating the next generation of STEM leaders About the CenterThe mission of the Center for Leader Development in STEM (CLDSTEM) is to build an academic pipeline to educate and inspire new STEM talent for West Point, the U.S. Army, and the nation. This mission aligns with the national need to increase the number of STEM experts, for a talent shortage threatens the country’s ability to drive innovation, compete internationally, and protect national security. This national need coincides with a need for Army officers with higher scientific and technological literacy who can effectively lead in an increasingly complex operational environment. The U.S. Military Academy is one of the country’s most highly regarded undergraduate engineering schools, requiring competency in STEM among all its cadets. While West Point has always strongly emphasized STEM, it recognizes the urgent need to do more - to develop leaders of character in the STEM fields to serve the Army and the nation. Cadet Engagement West Point cadets in the role of near-peer mentors work alongside faculty to lead workshops for middle and high school students around the U.S. and at West Point. These hands-on workshops on bridge design, robotics, renewable energy, and drones spark interest in STEM among young students and introduce them to related careers. Email mobile STEM workshops Outreach and Impact CLDSTEM, along with support from organizations across the academy, hosts summer STEM camps at West Point. This is a wonderful opportunity for middle and high school students to visit the academy, work with USMA cadets and faculty, and participate in STEM workshops in our classrooms and labs. Lainis STEMinar West Point Summer STEM Program Follow Us Contact Us CLDSTEM 601 Cullum RoadThayer Hall, Room 256West Point, NY 10996 Contact CLDS Collaborate With Us The Office of Research helps coordinate USMA’s research efforts with external entities. Those interested in conducting research with West Point can contact the Associate Dean for Research. Connect with the Office of Research