RAOP 2026 · News
Program Milestones and Howard University Coverage
Updates from the first program cycle and links to Howard University’s coverage of summer STEM pathways.
First Summer Cycle Completed
July 24, 2026
Eight educators completed the two-week virtual and one-week on-site RAOP experience. Platform investigations, participant feedback, and group discussion inform continued development of the educator guide and curriculum.
Explore the learning sequenceFirst Annual Project Report Submitted
The RAOP team submitted the first annual project report for NSF Award 2503860, with supporting documentation of program activities, assessment, and educational products.
View public program resourcesCollege Visit and Drone Academy Outreach
Dean Kimberly Jones and faculty visited during the Thursday on-site session. The summer 2026 faculty newsletter also documents a Thursday visit by high school students from the Drone Academy, hosted by Dr. Harry Keeling, who joined educators for demonstrations of robotics and autonomous systems.
View visit photographsHoward profiles:Dean Kimberly L. Jones ↗Dr. Charles Kim · Interim Chair, EECS ↗
In the News
Howard University expands STEM pathways through transformative summer programs
The Dig · Howard University · August 14, 2026
Howard’s coverage includes RAOP alongside other summer STEM initiatives.
Read the Howard University articleSummer STEM pathways at the College of Engineering and Architecture
Howard University College of Engineering and Architecture · August 15, 2026
Howard’s coverage includes RAOP alongside other summer STEM initiatives.
Read the Howard University articleSchool Implementation Follow-Up
Planned · October 2026
The follow-up will examine how educators use or plan to adapt their learning for courses, curriculum units, after-school activities, and clubs. Educator evidence and support needs will guide refinements.
Share your experience and plansPlanning the Next Cycle
Proposed 2027 recruitment and preparation dates provide earlier time for educators to plan, complete introductory learning, and resolve access needs. The next call will confirm eligibility, support, and participation arrangements.
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