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There’s nothing like hands-on learning. We provide ways for gifted and advanced young adults to explore a career field of interest and start applying their knowledge in an intellectually limitless and nurturing environment.

Externships Providing Leadership Opportunities in Research and Education (EXPLORE) program matches gifted and advanced high school students with distinguished mentors, hands-on research opportunities, and professional experience in their field of interest. With the support and guidance of volunteer mentors and IEA staff, students learn about working in a variety of professional settings and advance their skills through the pursuit of knowledge and exposure to optimally challenging learning experiences. Students not only experience growth intellectually and personally, but are able to make pertinent and lasting connections with their mentors and like-minded peers.

2023 EXPLORE Program

EXPLORE has several exciting new courses available for the Summer Semester. Please email Nicole Endacott, Manager of Advanced Programs – Lower and Middle School, for questions.

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE
  • Workshop Series: Precision Medicine
    • Ages 13-18
    • June 5, 6, & 7 (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
    • 3-6pm, at IEA Learning Center
    • $250 for three 3-hour sessions (Financial Aid is available)
  • Scientific Research Mentorship
    • Ages 13-18
    • June 29 through August 17 (Thursday evenings)
    • 5-7pm, at IEA Learning Center
    • $350 for at least 16hours of programming (Financial Aid is available)
  • 123-MAKE Digital Architectural Design
    • Ages 13-18
    • July 17-27 (Monday through Thursday for two weeks)
    • 10am-3pm, at SCI-Arc
    • $850 for 40 hours of Programming (financial Aid is available)


For more information about each class and to register, please click on the title of the course.

TUITION
  • Tuition is listed above for each course.
  • Financial aid is available to qualifying families
Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth

“I have learned so much in depth knowledge about biology, colleges, and working in a lab. My high school could never offer me an experience like this in a classroom.”

– Alumnus 2018

“BEFORE I STARTED THE PROGRAM, I HAD NO PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE, SO I DIDN’T REALLY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT […]WHILE THIS EXTERNSHIP WAS NO DOUBT CHALLENGING, IT DID HELP BOLSTER MY CONFIDENCE IN MY OWN ABILITIES […] THAT I DO HAVE THE PROPER SKILL SET TO SUCCEED WITHIN THIS INDUSTRY.”

–Alumnus 2017

Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth
Provide a Hands-On Experience:
Host or Sponsor an IEA Extern

A gifted mind that is fed and fostered can achieve great things. By funding the IEA EXPLORE program, you will not only change a life, you might also spark a discovery that changes the world. Please consider:

Hosting an Extern. Share your professional expertise, time, and support through direct mentorship.

Sponsoring an Extern. Help ensure that no child is ever turned away due to lack of funds.We’ll match you with an IEA Extern and keep you posted on his or her progress and the results of their efforts.

Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth

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