• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Choose which site to search.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Logo University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • UAMS Health
  • Jobs
  • Giving
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Plans
  • Initiatives
    • Annual Workshops and Conferences
      • 2020 Inclusive Excellence Pre-Health Summit
      • Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS) Conference
      • Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)
      • DDEI Open House
      • Office of Intercultural Education
  • DDEI Outreach Programs
    • Virtual Junior STEM Academy (K – 5th Grade)
    • Virtual Senior STEM Academy (6th – 8th Grade)
    • Virtual Academy of Pre-Health Scholars: (9th – 12th Grade)
    • Virtual Student-Athlete STEM Academy (9th – 12 Grade)
    • Virtual Pre-Health Scholars Program (Undergraduate Freshman and Sophomores)
    • Virtual Pre-Medical Summer Scholars II (Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors)
  • Resources
  • Engagement
    • Windows and Mirrors
    • Committees
    • Upcoming Events
      • Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)
      • 2020 Inclusive Excellence Pre-Health Summit
      • Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS) Conference
  • Student Groups
    • Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
    • Edith Irby-Jones Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
    • Latino Medical Student Association
    • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
    • Rainbow Health Alliance
  • News
  • Giving
  • Contact Us

Virtual Senior STEM Academy (6th – 8th Grade)

(SSA) 2021

6th – 8th Grade

Senior STEM Academy (SSA) is a 1-week summer program for 6th-8th graders. While encompassing many of the holistic aspects of Junior STEM Academy, Senior STEM Academy is designed to enhance scholars’ ability to problem solve, and think critically.

2019 6th Grade Class Cheer

Important Dates for SSA 2021

Application Release Date: February 15, 2021
Application Close Date: March 26, 2021
Program Start Date: July 12, 2021
Program End Date: July 16, 2021

Click Here to Register

2021 SSA 6th-8th Graders Registration

Register Now!

Program Objectives:

  • Provide a working knowledge of health sciences; such as biology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Expose students to careers in STEM, and their roles in society
  • Practice soft skills
  • Develop tips and tools for academic success

Cost and Fees:

  • Application fee $35
    • Per application, per scholar
    • Application fee due to complete application
    • Make payable to UAMS
    • DDEI accepts cashiers checks and money orders
    • We are unable to process online payments at this time
  • Mail payments to:
    • University of Arkansas Medical Sciences or UAMS
    • 4301 W. Markham, Slot 625 Little Rock, AR 72205
    • Memo: DDEI Senior STEM Academy, Applicant Name
  • Registration fee: $125*
    • If accepted in the Summer 2021 cohort, the $35 application fee applies to the $125 registration fee.

*Scholars can request consideration for scholarships. Info in registration link. The scholarship applies to the registration fee only.

**Discount/reduced pricing for multi-scholar families. Contact Program Coordinator for more info.

Program Coordinator:

Amber N. Booth-McCoy,

Amber N. Booth-McCoy, Manager of Intercultural Education, Senior Diversity Specialist
Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St, Slot 625
Little Rock, AR 72205
Desk: 501.686.8675
Fax: 501-686-7439
Email: anbooth@uams.edu

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences LogoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy

© 2021 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences