About the AISD STEM Academy
The AISD STEM Academy debuted at Martin High School during the fall of 2015. The Academy was designed by teachers in partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington. Our mission is to prepare students to successfully enter into STEM college majors and careers through relevant, innovative and rigorous learning experiences at the high school and college level. Students earn credits along four pathways - engineering, biology/biomedical science, computer science and math/science. Students in the STEM Academy will have a chance to complete a number of first and second year STEM college courses at the University of Texas at Arlington prior to high school graduation. Students are also able to advance their STEM education outside the classroom with opportunities such as internships, mentorships, job shadowing, community service, enrichment programs and summer learning opportunities.
AISD Specialized Program Application Opening October 21st at Noon
Important Dates:
October 21st- Specialized Program Application Opens at Noon. Explore AISD Event at Dan Dipert CTC, 6:00pm-8:00pm
November 18, 2025- 1st STEM Parent Information Meeting, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Martin High School Auditorium
December 13, 2025- STEM Open House, 10:00am-12:00pm, Martin High School Cafeteria
January 8, 2026- 2nd STEM Parent Information Meeting, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Martin High School Auditorium
January 12, 2026- Specialized Program Application Closes at Noon.
January 26, 2026- STEM Interview Invites Sent via Email at 4:30pm
February 3-4, 2026- STEM Interviews
February 27, 2026- All Specialized Program Invites Sent via Email at 4:30pm
For more information regarding AISD Specialized Programs, please visit AISD's Specialized Programs Page.
STEM Academy Students Join Space Program
Congratulations to the Martin STEM Academy students who traveled to Kennedy Space Center to watch a Space-X Falcon 9 rocket carry their SSEP (Student Spaceflight Experiment Program) project to the International Space Station on November 4th at 9:29pm ET. Once aboard, the student experiment will be conducted by astronauts in microgravity. This was the culminating event of almost 2 years of work and dedication! It was an incredible experience! Congratulations to all students and staff for an incredible job!
