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Innovations in Science & Technology
A STEM summer program combining interdisciplinary science lectures, small seminars and a collaborative Capstone Project to develop scientific thinking and research skills.
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Innovations in Science and Technology at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
High school sophomores and juniors
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-18
Location / Region
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Cost
$7,500
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
ScienceBiologyEngineeringNeuroscienceSpace & physicsTechnology
Language: English
Accommodation: Benjamin Franklin College; Pauli Murray College
Meals: Three meals per day
Certificate / Outcome: Electronic certificate of completion
Campus experience: Yale libraries, museums and residential colleges
Tutors / faculty: Yale faculty and leading practitioners
Assessment style: No grades or course credit
Innovations in Science and Technology summary
IST is Yale Young Global Scholars' interdisciplinary STEM track, connecting biological, physical and applied sciences with real-world questions.
Students learn through lectures, small seminars, discussions and a mentored collaborative Capstone Project. It suits curious learners who enjoy exploring connections between subjects and working with peers.
What is Innovations in Science & Technology?
Innovations in Science & Technology is the interdisciplinary STEM track of Yale Young Global Scholars, an academic enrichment program at Yale University. Students explore physics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy, engineering, neuroscience, immunology, psychology and earth science. The emphasis is on applying scientific principles across disciplines and scales.
The residential experience combines Yale faculty lectures, small seminars, breakout discussions and hands-on activities. Students also develop and present a collaborative Capstone Project with YYGS instructional staff. Learning is exploratory and ungraded, encouraging questions, teamwork and exchange with international peers.
Why Succeed highlights Innovations in Science and Technology
The interdisciplinary curriculum helps students test several scientific interests before choosing a narrower direction.
A collaborative Capstone Project turns subject exploration into research and presentation practice.
Yale faculty lectures and small seminars offer contrasting ways to experience university learning.
Need-based aid can cover full tuition, with some named scholarships also supporting travel.
The ungraded learning model gives students room to ask questions and explore unfamiliar ideas.
Who is Innovations in Science and Technology for?
Best for
Curious STEM learners who enjoy connecting scientific fields, discussing ideas and collaborating on a project.
Not ideal if
You need college credit, a narrowly specialized course or a schedule that allows you to miss required activities.
Is Innovations in Science and Technology worth it?
IST is worth considering if your main goal is to explore scientific interests through discussion and collaborative work. Its combination of lectures, seminars and a Capstone Project offers several ways to learn, while residential life adds sustained contact with peers.
The strongest value lies in the learning experience and what you can explain afterward about your scientific interests. It offers no course credit, and YYGS explicitly says it is not a Yale feeder program. Families should weigh the full travel budget and mandatory attendance alongside any financial aid offer.
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Cost and what is included
$7,500; includes Academic curriculum and classes, Curriculum materials, Residential college housing, Three meals per day, Air-chilled rooms.
Accommodation
Benjamin Franklin College; Pauli Murray College
Meals
Three meals per day
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Innovations in Science and Technology need?
Effort level
Substantial application preparation and intensive participation.
Best started
Four to six weeks before your chosen application round.
Main challenge
Explaining your interests clearly while coordinating school documents.
Typical preparation
Draft your essay, response and fast takes in a separate document.
Ask an eligible recommender and school official for help early.
Compare your school commitments with each session's full attendance requirement.
If requesting aid, gather financial documentation and plan travel costs with your family.
Useful if
You want to explore STEM through collaborative university-style learning.
What do students do on Innovations in Science and Technology?
You explore scientific ideas through lectures, seminars, discussions and a hands-on symposium. Alongside this learning, you develop a collaborative Capstone Project and present it with your peers.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Attend lectures by Yale faculty and leading practitioners.
- 2
Discuss lecture questions and real-world implications in breakout groups.
- 3
Explore specialist interests through seminars and an immersive symposium.
- 4
Brainstorm and develop a Capstone Project with instructional staff mentorship.
- 5
Present your collaborative project and take part in residential community activities.
Innovations in Science and Technology dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST I)
20 June-2 July 2027
Residential session at Yale.
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST II)
4-16 July 2027
Residential session at Yale.
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST III)
18-30 July 2027
Residential session at Yale.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 6 January 2027 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST I) | 20 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST II) | 4-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST III) | 18-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Be 16-18 years old on July 18, 2027.
Be a current high school sophomore, junior or international equivalent.
Participate confidently in a rigorous English-language academic curriculum.
Northern Hemisphere graduation: May/June 2028 or 2029.
Southern Hemisphere graduation: November/December 2027 or 2028.
Be a first-time YYGS participant.
Applicants from all countries may apply.
How much does Innovations in Science and Technology cost?
Residential program fee
$7,500 — One two-week session, including on-campus components.
Funding or discounts
- Early Action application fee: $85 — Non-refundable.
- Regular Decision application fee: $100 — Non-refundable.
- Need-based financial aid: Up to full tuition — Available to domestic and international students.
- NHPS and YYAS Alumni scholarships: Full tuition — For selected eligible students; travel is separate.
- STARS and Young Leaders scholarships: Full tuition and travel — For selected students meeting each scholarship's eligibility requirements.
- Application fee waiver: Fee waived — Financial aid applicants can request school-official approval.
What's included
Academic curriculum and classes, Curriculum materials, Residential college housing, Three meals per day, Air-chilled rooms
How to apply to Innovations in Science and Technology
- 1
Review YYGS eligibility, required components and the sample application.
- 2
Arrange parent or guardian, school official and recommender contact information.
- 3
Start the official YYGS application and select IST among your topic preferences.
- 4
Indicate session availability and complete activities, written responses and school information.
- 5
Complete the financial aid section and supporting documentation if requesting assistance.
- 6
Review your application and click Submit Application.
- 7
Pay the application fee or track your waiver request in the Applicant Status Portal.
- 8
Confirm receipt and track outstanding school documents and the recommendation form.
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What does Innovations in Science and Technology cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Biological sciences
Explore molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and questions about aging and cancer.
Physics and astronomy
Consider relativity, galaxies and supernovae through physical science questions.
Engineering and technology
Examine topics such as semiconductors, robotics and nature-inspired design.
Neuroscience and psychology
Explore how minds work through questions about neural architecture and confirmation bias.
Collaborative Capstone
Brainstorm, research and present a group project with instructional staff mentorship.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Innovations in Science and Technology?
A typical day during the program.
Academic programming
Most scheduled components are mandatory, with very little free time.
Rest and free time
Sunday mornings are reserved for rest and free time within program boundaries.
Residential check in
Return to your suite by 9:45 p.m.; suite check is at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Quiet hours
Students must be in their own rooms with suite living-room lights off.
Who teaches on Innovations in Science and Technology?
Lectures feature Yale faculty and leading practitioners, while YYGS instructional staff mentor collaborative Capstone Projects. IST's sample lecture list includes Woo-kyoung Ahn, Brian Scassellati and Marla Geha.
Named lecturers are sample offerings rather than a guaranteed teaching roster.
Where do students stay on Innovations in Science and Technology?
Residential plan
- Yale residential colleges: Students stay at Benjamin Franklin College or Pauli Murray College in furnished rooms.
- Dining hall meals: Tuition includes three meals per day at Yale dining halls.
- Residential and wellness support: Residential Fellows lead Family Time groups, and a wellness team supports students who become unwell.
- Facilities and community activities: Students can use libraries, courtyards and practice rooms and join Speaker Series and Talent Show events.
Rooms have shared communal bathrooms; male, female and gender-inclusive housing options are offered.
What happens after Innovations in Science and Technology?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Complete and present a collaborative Capstone Project.
Develop research and presentation skills.
Strengthen scientific critical thinking and teamwork.
Receive an electronic certificate of completion.
Explore college-life perspectives through the College Experience Panel.
YYGS awards no course credit and is not a feeder program for Yale.
Where does Innovations in Science and Technology take place?
The program takes place on Yale University's campus in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, with housing at Benjamin Franklin and Pauli Murray colleges. YYGS commonly recommends flying to JFK and arranging onward ground transportation, while New Haven's Union Station also serves train and bus arrivals.
Students arrange their own transportation unless awarded a travel scholarship.
Innovations in Science and Technology FAQs
IST explores physics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy, engineering, neuroscience, immunology, psychology and earth science. It emphasizes connections between scientific fields and real-world applications.
YYGS awards no grades or course credit. Students receive an electronic certificate of completion, with attendance throughout the program required under participation rules.
Students brainstorm, explore and present a collaborative project under YYGS instructional staff mentorship. It develops research and presentation skills.
It covers on-campus program components, including housing, three meals per day, curriculum materials and air-chilled rooms. Travel is separate.
Yes. Domestic and international students can request need-based aid covering up to full tuition. Limited named scholarships may also cover travel.
A wellness team is available in the Wellness Office. YYGS can arrange care through Yale Health or Yale New Haven Hospital and contacts parents or guardians when a student is unwell.
YYGS explicitly says it is not a feeder program for Yale. Choose it for its academic and residential experience, rather than an expectation of preferential admission.
No. English fluency test scores are optional, but students must be able to participate in a rigorous English-language curriculum.
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