Young Innovators Quest: YIQ
The Young Innovators Quest (YiQ) program provides opportunities for high school students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and medicine to conduct research and explore ways to enhance their creativity in a motivating, hands-on environment. Young Innovators Quest (YiQ) Program Objectives:
Motivate and train high school students to become innovators in fields of science and technology.
Create an environment of research and creativity among participants.
Promote the importance of networking and teamwork.
Generate new concepts, ideas, and technologies for the development of new products and services.
Registration opens in spring of 2024
Financial Assistant to cover up to the full tuition is available on a case by case basis and based on need.
2024 Program Dates: June 3-22, 2024
Application Deadline Extended to May 15th! Use Discount Code: DONOR 2024
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Participants experience the immersive process of formulating and developing innovation research projects of great interest to them.
During the first week the young innovators brainstorm and work on proposing a problem to solve, they undergo a selection process to define the projects to work on and respective teams.
During the second week, participants conduct research and data collection to support the innovative solution to the selected problem.
During the third week students prepare their presentations and polish their communication skills.
Each team has the opportunity to present their innovative solutions to a public audience during the YiQ Ceremony.
Throughout the program participants enjoy a variety of STEM and skills development workshops, visit various industry partners, and meet with mentors who guide them through the process of solving a problem.
After students graduate from the summer program, they become DNOVA Alumni and are invited to future events. YiQ graduates may also opt to continue working on their projects within the YiQ Scholars program; which provides guidance, support, and mentorship.
2024 Program Dates: June 3-22, 2024
Registration Fee: $50 per student
Regular Tuition: $1,450 per student
Out of State Tuition: $2,900 per student
DISCOUNT CODE: DONOR 2024
When they apply for either program, they can enter this code to receive the discounted tuition. The discount code can be used once per application, but if applying for both programs, it can be applied to each.
Application Deadline Extended to May 15th!
Please find more information on our webpage: www.dnova.org/yiq
February – April 2024
Who is Eligible?
Students who have at least completed 8th grade and are between 14 and 17 years.
Program Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM – Monday through Friday
