Unlike standard, passive online tracks, STEMnovation is an elite, immersive, on-site STEM education program built for tomorrow's visionaries. This is a rigorous, physical, hands-on masterclass series operating right on the LAI campus.
We do not just teach students to consume technology—we empower them to design, create, defend, and lead through real-world technology experiences. By placing advanced infrastructure, elite software environments, and cutting-edge hardware directly into their hands, we cultivate the critical thinking and visionary leadership required to conquer the global digital economy.
Give your child the rare privilege of being mentored by a world-class technology pioneer. Danny Kim is the brilliant mind driving the STEMnovation curriculum, bringing top-tier global tech expertise straight to LAI.
XPrize Winner: Led high school tech prodigies to secure a $1 Million victory in the global XPRIZE competition—making them the youngest winners in XPRIZE history.
Space Innovation Leader: Partnered directly with NASA & Microsoft to design and deploy student-led technical experiments onto the International Space Station (ISS).
Enterprise Cybersecurity Expert: Cornell University Computer Science alumnus, founder, and former CTO of Full Armour—a premier cybersecurity firm securing over 30+ Fortune 50 companies, including Microsoft, Dell, Boeing, Walmart, and Bank of America.
The program officially launches in August 2026 alongside the start of the School Year 2026-2027 academic cycle.
Registration is strictly exclusive to Life Academy International students in Grade 6 and above who are fully enrolled for the SY 2026-2027 term.
Yes. To maintain the highest standard of individualized instruction and elite mentorship, each program track is strictly capped at 25 students. Once a track reaches capacity, subsequent applicants will be placed on a formal waiting list.
To ensure students can fully participate in deep technical workflows, local compiling, and threat simulation environments, the following device guidelines must be followed. Note: Chromebooks and standard mobile tablets (iPads) are insufficient for the technical needs of this program.
| Hardware Component | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Professional Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 | Intel Core i7 / Apple Silicon M-series (M1/M2/M3) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM or higher |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) |
No prior technical background is mandatory. The "Coding and Digital Literacy" evaluation framework includes a dedicated "No Experience" entry point to support and accelerate foundational learners.
Secure registration must be completed via the official portal (opening soon) or by scanning the designated QR code provided in the priority communications. Due to the strict 25-student cap, spots are allocated on a strict first-come, first-served basis.
As a world-class educational track built with Silicon Valley standards, pricing plans are structured to match premium institutional frameworks while providing flexible terms for LAI founding families. We will post the pricing soon once we open the registration.