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January 15-22, 2026

August 13-21, 2025

July 13-18, 2025

"Seeing the effect that the campus had on our daughter [Sinclair] as she walked through Pembroke Arch for the first time was pure magic."

"STEMLA has taught me that a scientist is not simply someone who is a genius in science, but rather it is a way of thinking and acting that anyone can adopt and learn."

"The field trips we took were not just moments of deeper connection with our teachers, our upperclassmen, and amongst ourselves, but also fun learning opportunities!"

"I was initially very hesitant about being a chemistry major but taking a risk ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made."

This transdisciplinary and community-engaged course focuses on challenges of responding to extreme heat in Philadelphia. Site visits, guest speakers, readings, and community-driven research will deepen students’ understanding of the intertwined social, economic, health, and environmental challenges facing Philadelphia in a warming world.

This course will explore the vibrant contemporary art world of the city of Philadelphia—a city uniquely positioned to attract artists with its many top-tier fine art schools, world-class museums, relatively affordable living and studio spaces, and thriving network of artist-run galleries and exhibition spaces.

This course investigates the history and evolution of Philadelphia as a globalized and multi-ethnic city, using as a case study for this analysis the impact and legacy of transnational Italian culture across the centuries.

"Feed every bit of intellectual hunger that your brain is asking for and make the most of your college experience because of it!"

"What do you want to accomplish in 2025?"