“…Here we focus on a mixed methods evaluation of the first year of the Summer Launch, which is described in more detail in the sections that follow and in the study protocol (Chuisano et al, 2023). We integrated quantitative (surveys at baseline and program completion; program engagement) and qualitative (interview) approaches to understand 1) the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-day virtual STEM outreach program and 2) how the Summer Launch impacted interest, motivation, and identity in research.…”