We’re thrilled to announce that the Pathfinders Online Summer Institute 2025 is officially open for applications! For our sixth year, we’re teaming up with Infosys Foundation USA to bring an exciting two-week virtual professional development experience to teachers across the U.S.

This year, we're diving into Hands-on with Makey Makey: Creative Circuitry & Invention Literacy, an immersive virtual course designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and computational thinking in the classroom.

And the best part? This course is 100% FREE for qualifying teachers, thanks to scholarships from Infosys Foundation USA!

What’s in Store?

If you’re an educator looking to engage students in hands-on STEM learning that balances physical making with digital exploration, this course is for you!

• Learn the fundamentals of circuits, conductivity, and computer inputs

• Experiment with block-based coding, switches, and logic

• Explore AI and machine learning to see how it connects to invention literacy

• Customize your learning with deep-dive seminars tailored to your interests

• Put your skills to the test in a final Invention Challenge

This course is perfect for educators in STEM and non-STEM subjects alike—you’ll walk away with practical ideas to bring interactive, self-driven learning experiences into any 4th-10th grade classroom.

What You’ll Get

Participants will receive:

• A selection of Makey Makey products & a kit of essential supplies

• Curriculum resources & project ideas to spark student creativity

• Expert-led training & best practices for teaching with Makey Makey

• Confidence to create & invent alongside your students!

Course Dates

Dates: July 14 - July 24, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET (unless otherwise noted)

You’ll need your own computer with a USB-A port or adapter to participate.

Who Can Apply?

Open to U.S. public school teachers (including charter school teachers) and public librarians

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Apply now and get ready for an unforgettable summer of creativity and innovation!

See Why Teachers Love Our Summer Institutes

A huge thank you to Infosys Foundation USA for making this opportunity possible. We can't wait to create, explore, and invent with you this summer!