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MIT × WYOMING / 2026 STUDENT APPLICATION

GATEWAY
TO AI SUMMER 2026

Where rural Wyoming meets real AI.

A free, four-week, in-person summer day program for rising high school juniors and seniors from rural and small-town communities. Hands-on linear algebra and artificial intelligence, applied to the industries that shape our state.

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Dates
Jul 6 — Jul 31
2026
Site
Laramie County
Community College
Cohort
Rising high school
juniors and seniors
Prereqs
Algebra II preferred.
Curiosity required.
— Program Partners
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Laramie County Community College
Wyoming 4-H
Plain Simple Technology, Inc.
01
/ Program

A program for students who've never seen a line of code.

Gateway to AI is a four-week, in-person summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors from rural and small-town communities. Hosted at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, the program introduces foundational linear algebra and artificial intelligence tools through hands-on, real-world projects.

Projects are grounded in the industries and challenges that define Wyoming — agriculture, manufacturing, and health. Students build alongside peers from across the state, with instructors trained on MIT's Gateway curriculum and infrastructure provided by PST.

No prior experience in AI, programming, or linear algebra is required. If you can show up, ask questions, and stay curious — you belong here.
02
/ Detail

Four weeks. Three tracks. Built from first principles.

— 01 / Schedule
4
Weeks
July 6 through July 31, 2026. Monday through Friday, in person at LCCC in Cheyenne.
— 02 / Tracks
3
Applied Domains
Agriculture, manufacturing, and health challenges. Real Wyoming projects, not toy datasets.
— 03 / Entry
0
Coding Required
No coding, AI, or linear algebra background expected — we start from first principles. Exposure to Algebra II is encouraged so you have the foundations in functions and matrix basics.
03
/ Application

Tell us
about yourself.

This application takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. The short-answer questions matter most — we're less interested in polished writing and more interested in how you think.

Due June 10, 2026 / Decisions by mid-June, 2026
— Submission Received

Application received.

Thank you for applying to Gateway to AI Wyoming. We'll review your application and notify you of our decision by mid-June, 2026. If you have questions in the meantime, email stem@pst.co.

— Submission Error

Something went wrong.

We couldn't submit your application. Please try again, or email stem@pst.co if the problem continues.

— A
Applicant Information
Basics about you and how we reach you.
— B
School & Academic Background
A snapshot of your coursework. Not a test.
Please provide a copy of your most recent transcript. Unofficial copies accepted. PDF, JPG, or PNG. Max 5 MB.
— C
Short Answer
Three questions. Roughly 150–300 words each. Write in your own voice.
— Q1 / Interest
What interests you about AI and this program?
What are you hoping to learn or explore during the four weeks?
0 / 3000
— Q2 / Community
Describe your community.
Your town, region, or local area. What is one challenge or opportunity you notice in your community that you care about?
0 / 3000
— Q3 / Application
How will you use what you learn?
After this program, how would you use or share what you learn in AI and linear algebra to benefit your community or someone in it?
0 / 3000
— D
Optional Additional Information
Anything else you'd like us to know.
0 / 3000
— E
Agreement & Commitment
Read each item and check to confirm.

By submitting, I confirm:

— Parent/guardian acknowledgment will be required upon acceptance.
— Due June 10, 2026 / Decisions by mid-June, 2026