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Listen to their curiosity. Open the door. Let them discover what's possible.

Who are we?

At PONG (Promoting Opportunities for the Next Generation), we believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover their potential in STEAM. Through free programs, mentorship, and educational opportunities, we work to reduce barriers for students while creating an inclusive community where all students are encouraged to learn, innovate, and thrive.​

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To learn more about us and what we do, visit our about page and sections!

Check out some of our current and upcoming programs:

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PING

A two week physics summer program for high school and undergraduate students

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A two week art summer  program for high school and undergraduate students

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Life Lab

(Coming soon)

A 2 week life skills summer program for undergraduate freshman, high school seniors, and juniors

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Catalyst

(Coming soon)

A month long program where teachers are connected to a network of resources for them and their students

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Horizons

(Coming soon)

A month long program where undergraduate mentors are paired with high school mentees

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What program would you like to see?

Is there a field you wish we had a program in? Want a workshop in your city? Let us know your ideas, we'd love to hear from you!

​Events

Student Highlight

Each month, students in each program nominate a peer they believe deserves to be highlighted for their achievements, contributions, or positive impact within their program

Click the button below to be taken to our student highlight page and see our current and past student highlights!

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Accepting Nominations

All PING-Sites

Open to PING-site undergraduate students from current or past PING Cohorts

To read more about these students, click the button below!

(applicants are currently being reviewed! Release month: September 2026)

Don't take our word for it!

Take a look at some reviews from past and current students, parents, and collaborators!

“Thank you everyone who makes this happen. I am really glad that I can be a member of PING family. I am looking forward to having more activities and maybe being a mentor next year!”

High school student, PING Program

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