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Summer Discovery 2025

Summer Discovery Week Five: Celebrating Growth, Community, and What’s Next

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
big group of Readiness Institute Summer Discovery students posing

As the final week of the Readiness Institute Summer Discovery program came to a close, students from Pittsburgh and Central PA reflected on five unforgettable weeks of growth, exploration, and connection.

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Summer Discovery Week Four: Health Care Pathways and College Possibilities

July 18, 2025July 21, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
Summer Discovery students pose with the We Are sign on the Penn State University Park campus

As students entered the fourth week of Summer Discovery, their experiences centered on health care and wellness—both physical and mental—and the many career paths that make health care one of the most vital and varied fields in the world.

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Summer Discovery Week Three: Exploring Clean Energy, Sustainability, and Community Impact

July 10, 2025July 11, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
group of students on green roof at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh with Pittsburgh skyline in background on sunny day

As the midpoint of the Summer Discovery program arrived, students from Pittsburgh, Altoona, and Johnstown channeled their energy into a week focused on building a better, more sustainable, and more connected future.

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Summer Discovery Week Two: Tech, Teaching, and Hands-On Learning

July 3, 2025July 10, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
big group of students posing at Penn State Greater Allegheny with the lion statue

It may have been a shorter week due to the Fourth of July holiday, but students in the Readiness Institute Summer Discovery program made the most of every moment.

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Summer Discovery 2025 Kicks Off with Inspiration, Learning, and Exploration

June 27, 2025July 21, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
Summer Discovery students listen to a speaker at the Energy Innovation Center

The Readiness Institute at Penn State officially launched the 2025 Summer Discovery program earlier this week—welcoming 64 rising high school seniors from across Pittsburgh and Central Pennsylvania.

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Meet the Summer Discovery 2025 Instructors

June 17, 2025June 23, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
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These educators and mentors play a vital role in guiding students as they explore college and career pathways, engage in hands-on learning, and grow as leaders.

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    July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
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    July 18, 2025July 21, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
  • Summer Discovery Week Three: Exploring Clean Energy, Sustainability, and Community Impact
    July 10, 2025July 11, 2025 • by Readiness Institute at Penn State
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