A July learning experience for New Mexico educators who want to bring computational science, modeling, and real-world problem solving into the next school year.
Learn together before the season starts
The Summer Teacher Institute is a recurring professional learning opportunity held before the Supercomputing Challenge season begins. It gives educators space to explore computational science, trade classroom ideas, and build confidence supporting student teams.
The 2027 program is being planned now. Dates, location, schedule, and any cost details will be announced in spring.
Look back at STI 2026
In July 2026, educators spent a week at New Mexico Tech exploring NetLogo, classroom modeling, and Challenge project design.
Read the STI 2026 lookback — photos, models, projects, and participants →
Participants: STI 2026 housing list (sign in required).
Expect hands-on examples, time with peers, and useful starting points you can take back to students. No prior programming experience is required.
Computational science in the classroom
Connect real-world questions with models, data, and age-appropriate project ideas.
A stronger start to the Challenge season
Meet other educators and leave with a clearer path for guiding students from an idea to a finished project.
Who it is for
The institute is designed for middle school and high school educators, including teachers new to the Challenge, returning team sponsors, and STEM coordinators looking for fresh ways to support student-led inquiry.
Come curious. The institute is designed to meet educators where they are and help them take the next useful step.
Stay connected
Join the interest list to hear when July 2027 details and registration are ready. This form is only for the Summer Teacher Institute; it does not register you or your students for the Challenge season.