Our mission and vision:
A Community of Educational Excellence
Lake Nona community is dedicated to inspiring human potential through innovative collaboration. Committed to sustainable design and education-oriented living, Lake Nona strives to be a model community for education, shaping the next generation of innovators and professionals.
We look to bring that mission and vision to the community's students through the Community Scholars Initiative.
Through partnership and collaboration with the University of Central Florida (UCF), Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), and the School District of Osceola County, Lake Nona and Valencia College have developed supplemental programs to support current classroom curricula tailored to different age levels for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the area.
As a living lab, Lake Nona is uniquely positioned to envision and develop this model educational ecosystem. With its robust partnerships and culture of collaboration, the Lake Nona community has the capacity to scale this model in a way unlike any other community in the country, expanding access to high-quality, innovative education.
Bridging the gap between students and professionals
Who are STEAM Professionals-in-Residence?
About the Program
Program Eligibility
Volunteer Commitment
Can't commit to the full residency?
For information on professional development opportunities, community resources and opportunities, STEAM classroom resources and more please join our virtual professional learning community: Canvas site for area Educators.
If you’re a STEAM educator interested in collaborating, accessing additional resources, or getting involved in our initiatives, please email us.
With a wealth of unique assets and collaborative spirit, Lake Nona has the potential to become the most robust experiential learning community in the country. Students in the Lake Nona community should have a unique opportunity to learn about a variety of career pathways, particularly in STEAM fields, through internship and job shadowing experiences. Internships and job shadowing are excellent ways to learn, experience real-life careers, and grow your resume.
For more information from our partners, please see below.
If your business is interested in offering internship or job shadowing opportunities, please email us.
The Community Scholars Initiative is committed to connecting our area students to
exciting research opportunities.
For more information, please email us.
Check out research at our partner institutions at the links below.
If your lab or business is interested in offering research opportunities to high school or undergraduate students, please email us.