Youth Leadership Symposium

Are you curious about leadership, college pathways, or careers in S.T.E.A.M.?

The STEAM Ahead Youth Leadership Symposium is a one-day experience designed for high school students who want to learn, connect, and grow. At the symposium, you’ll join other students, college mentors, industry professionals, and community leaders for interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and real conversations about leadership. You’ll explore skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience—and learn how these skills show up in college, careers, and everyday life.

Whether you already see yourself as a leader or are just starting to explore what leadership means, this event is a chance to ask questions, try new ideas, and discover what’s possible.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and take the next step, the Youth Leader Symposium is for you.

Steam Ahead’s Youth Leadership Symposium - April 18, 2026 (Boston College)

What if you could use technology to see inside the human body—and help save lives?

At the 2026 Spring Youth Leadership Symposium, students will explore the world of medical imaging and discover how innovation is transforming healthcare. Hosted in partnership with Boston College, this experience connects to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health & Well-Being, highlighting how science and technology are improving lives around the world.

Throughout the day, participants will engage in hands-on learning, connect with college students and industry professionals, and explore how cutting-edge tools are used to diagnose and treat real-world health challenges. Leadership and career-focused sessions will help students understand how their interests can translate into meaningful futures.

Students will also collaborate in teams to tackle a real-world inspired challenge—building skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving along the way.

Whether you’re interested in healthcare, engineering or technology, this is your opportunity to explore, connect, and lead.

Spring 2025 Youth Leadership Symposium @ Boston collegE

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Info@westeamahead.org (we-Steam-Ahead-.org)

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Unlike traditional engineering programs that separate disciplines, Boston College emphasizes a broad, integrated approach, where students explore engineering through areas such as health, energy, and the environment while considering the human and societal impact of their work. 

A key feature of the program is its focus on project-based learning and real-world application, with students engaging in hands-on design challenges, collaborative projects, and research opportunities throughout their academic experience. 

With small class sizes and a collaborative environment, the department prioritizes faculty mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and service-oriented engineering, preparing students to become innovative leaders who use engineering to improve communities and contribute to the greater good. Website for more information:

https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/engineering.html