STEM Innovation Academy · STEM Co-ed Pathway

Hands-On STEM, Open to All

Open-enrollment STEM Innovation Academy programs bring students together across schools and backgrounds to build, test, and solve as a team, working through the same Orblynx curriculum and learning framework.

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Same Academy, Same Standard

One Curriculum. Full Rigor.

STEM Co-ed students work through the Academy’s learning framework on every project:

Explore→Design→Build→Communicate→Impact

Engineering & Intelligent Systems: robotics, electronics, sensors, automation
Regenerative Materials & Bioinnovation: mycelium, biomaterialsReturns in Summer
Human-Centered Design: assistive technology, accessibilityReturns in Spring
Sustainable Systems & Future Communities: energy, smart citiesReturns in Spring

A mixed student team coding and testing their robot together

The Cohort

Hear It From the Students

Co-ed cohort teams coding robots on challenge maps

Students working through a sustainable-city robotics challenge

“When I first walked into Orblynx Academy, I never could have imagined where I’d be today. Orblynx gave me the confidence to realize that I have what it takes to succeed.”

Elham Fakhro · joined in 7th grade, now a sophomore at The George Washington University

“My students have consistently come away with life-long skills that are never easy to teach or learn. They have also learned perseverance, collaboration skills, and the joy of working hard towards an ultimate goal.”

Susan Schar · Partner Educator

Current Offerings

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After-School

Engineering & Intelligent Systems Studio

Grades 6–8 · Wednesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM · Sep 22 – Dec 2, 2026 · 9 weeks · $245

STEM for Girls meets Thursdays, same time and dates.

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Venture Studio: Idea to Pitch

Grades 8–12 · By invitation · Fall 2026

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Public Speaking Workshop

Grades 8–12 · By application · Fall 2026

Interested students and families may submit an inquiry to learn more and request an application.

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Research & Publication

Grades 9–12 · By application · Fall 2026

Interested students and families may submit an inquiry to learn more and request an application.

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Assistive Technology Lab

Grades 6–8 · Out of season

Returns in Spring

Sensors & Automation Studio

Grades 6–8 · Out of season

Returns in Spring

Summer

Summer Innovation Academy

Grades 6–12 · Out of season

Returns in Summer

Mycelium & Biomaterials Lab

Grades 6–12 · Out of season

Returns in Summer

STEM Innovation Academy

The parent program: what students do, the learning framework, the four innovation areas, and what comes after.

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STEM for Girls

The same academy in a girls-only setting: same curriculum, rigor and projects, with dedicated mentorship and leadership emphasis.

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