One Giant Leap for Summer Science!
Our Mission
Our focus at Giant Leap Summer Science Workshops is to give high school students basic and advanced hands-on experience to prepare them for the world of science research. Working in small groups, students will take on different projects working closely with our faculty, graduate students, and other researchers. Exciting news! Two new biology programs have been added this year.
Your child will have their individual research project tailored to their interests and learning needs.
This year the Giant Leap program is sponsored by Seton Hall University's Joseph A.
Unanue Latino Institute. For more information on the Latino Institute please visit here »
"As a former student of the camp I had a great experience. I enjoyed every minute,
and learned new things such as hydraulics, aerodynamics, and how cars, planes, and
trucks work. The staff at the camp consisted of both grad students and professors.
They taught with hands on approach which made the course both interesting and challenging.
I think that anyone who is interested in mechanical engineering would benefit spending
a week with these brilliant students and professors." -Joshua
The night sky - explained! Track the movements of stars and planets in our observatory. Learn about nebulas and all the life stages of a star!
Learn about how forensic scientists solve cases using DNA technology! You will be a C.S.I. specialist and your team will solve a real case by using the tools of the scientific method for investigating the crime scene.
Learn the fundamental physics that governs the world around us and apply them in fun and creative new projects!
Learning how to grow your vegetables and herbs all year long can be achieved by hydroponic farming techniques. Explore, create and develop your own personal alternative garden.
Learn the ins and outs of the electronic circuit - and then build one of your own!
Build your own Raspberry Pi computer to control your Robotics projects. You will also learn the basics of 3D printing.
Learn with the Best at a World Class University
Our Faculty
Alfred Freilich, Ph.D. is a graduate of Columbia University in New York, NY and Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. He has many years of experience in teaching at the university level as well as working in industry. Research and Development work in Materials Science and Electronics were his main fields. As for the last few years he was also involved in Seton Hall University outreach programs and is the Giant Leap program director.
Jose L. Lopez, Ph.D. has conducted extensive research in the field of plasma physics, particularly in the subfield of microplasmas, where he is recognized as an international expert. Lopez has served as the principal investigator on a number of grants from a variety of organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, involving plasma research and science education outreach. In total his grants have been valued at more than $3 million.
Get Started
The summer period runs from July 5 - August 13, 2021. Each workshop spans five days of one week and workshops will be online. Workshops run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon-Fri, with an hour lunch break.- Registration
We are accepting inquiries for registration for the Summer 2021. Application information will be shared with all inquiries later this spring. - Location (Summer 2021 Workshops will be Held Online)
Laboratory of Electrophysics and Atmospheric Plasmas (LEAP) in the Department of Physics, at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. We are conveniently located 1.5 miles from the South Orange Train Station. - Financial Aid
We have very limited funding to partially support students who are in need of financial aid which is conducted on a case-by-case basis.