AT A GLANCE
What will you learn?
- Master electronics and circuitry basics
- Learn coding and microcontroller programming
- Study environmental and urban science
- Develop team-based solutions
ACCEPTING RISING 7-8TH GRADERS
ACCEPTING NYC RESIDENTS ONLY
FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8 AM-5 PM
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Location - We’re bringing our 2026 SoSC and SONYC programs closer to you by partnering with local schools in District 13, 17 and 22! While our location may be changing, our commitment to high-quality, hands-on STEM learning remains the same. Students will continue to explore science, technology, and engineering through real-world applications, gaining the skills and confidence to thrive in STEM. Stay tuned for more details!
Important Dates
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Note:
All applications will be reviewed after the deadline
Decisions will be released by May 29, 2026
Program session dates:
Program Start - July 6, 2026
Program End - July 31 2026
Expenses
This program is offered at no cost thanks to the generous support of sponsors
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SoSC: introduces students to topics in engineering, computer science and technology to make cities more sustainable, efficient and safer. Working in teams, students design projects using what they learn about electronics and circuitry, coding, microcontrollers, sensors and other hardware. During final presentations, students demonstrate how their project creatively provides a solution to a real-world challenge.
Explore the technology behind smart cities while developing sustainable solutions for urban challenges
SoSC News
The students bringing smart city concepts to life with ‘unconstrained creativity’
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering was buzzing with energy on July 28 — quite literally in some cases — as dozens of parents, faculty and friends joined for the Science of Smart Cities (SoSC) expo.
Smart bridge technology, solar energy innovations, climate-measuring drones and smart landfill monitors were among the displays that were shown during the expo.
At this NYC summer camp, kids build dream cities from scratch
On a recent August afternoon in Brooklyn, dozens of summer camp students swarmed around cities of their own creation. Sure, they were mostly built out of Legos, small sensors and cardboard, but they were thoughtfully laid out with carefully designed infrastructure. One such city was Meracia, a name that is less exotic than first appearance.
“It’s actually just America with all the letters scrambled,” said Elizabeth, 12, who worked on Meracia.