Research Opportunities Database for High School Students

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M&Tsi (Management & Technology Summer Institute) is an intensive summer program designed for ambitious high school seniors and a small group of incoming high school juniors interested in integrating management principles with technical concepts. The program offers a challenging and exciting experience where students attend courses, guest lectures by Penn faculty members, and learn from field experts. One notable aspect of the program is that students who successfully complete it receive a full Penn college-course credit. During the program, students work on creating a prototype and developing a go-to-market strategy for a high-tech firm. They have the opportunity to present their ideas and receive valuable feedback from Penn faculty members, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry innovators. M&Tsi provides students with a unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge, enhance their skills, and explore the intersection of management and technology.

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JMU's Honors Summer Institute offers a highly competitive and comprehensive program designed to prepare students for college life. With an acceptance rate of 30 students, the program provides a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of academic experiences. Participants will take part in an interdisciplinary Honors Core Course, where they will explore a current issue from multiple perspectives and fields of study. This course encourages critical thinking and fosters an appreciation for interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Additionally, students will attend subject-area classes that focus on different majors each day, allowing them to gain exposure to various academic disciplines and explore potential areas of interest for their college major. The dynamic and engaging nature of the classes ensures an interactive and enjoyable learning experience. JMU's Honors Summer Institute aims to provide students with a well-rounded training in college life, equipping them with valuable skills and knowledge as they prepare for their higher education journey.

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If you’re accepted to the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio's Summer Residential Program, you will choose a single Core Course of study—Poetry, Fiction, Creative Writing (a survey that includes poetry, fiction, and personal essay), TV Writing, or Playwriting—as your focus for the two weeks of the program.

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Why are people superstitious? Why do people blush when they are embarrassed? What is intelligence (and are IQ tests a good way to measure it)? Why don’t psychopaths feel guilty when they harm others? How reliable are childhood memories? Why do we laugh? Do violent video games make people act violently? Why do some people seem instantly trustworthy and others seem “creepy”? How do we choose whom to sleep with, date, or marry? How does stress affect our body? While questions like these have been asked for centuries, psychology has begun to provide answers to these–and other questions about the human mind–by applying the tools of scientific investigation. In this course you will receive a broad introduction to the science of psychology: from the history of the field and its major advances, to the latest research on topics such as perception, memory, intelligence, morality, sexuality, mental illness, religion, language, and creativity. You will also learn about the tools and methods psychologists use to investigate the mind, such as observing how the mind of a child changes and develops over time, looking at people across cultures, measuring brain activity, and experimentally manipulating everything from the shape of a figure presented on a computer screen, to the smell of a room, or the attractiveness of the experimenter.

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International Relations Academy is delivered virtually over two weeks in (i) ten live and interactive online classes, and (ii) two one-on-one personalized academic tutorials led by your instructor. The program follows the International Relations Academy curriculum.

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Interlochen Center for the Arts offers a renowned summer camp program that focuses on providing high-quality arts education. With a variety of fields to choose from, including creative writing, film and new media, dance, visual arts, music, and theatre, students have the opportunity to explore and develop their artistic skills. It's important to note that during the application process, students are required to submit an audition or portfolio of their work. Throughout the program, students can expect to engage in their chosen art form, while also enjoying the benefits of a traditional summer camp experience, such as outdoor activities and building friendships with like-minded individuals.

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For 2023, the University of Washington’s INSIGHT High School Program has been adapted to a virtual format. Students will take a deep dive into injury and violence prevention research through various activities. The program is open to high school students entering grades 10-12 or recently graduated.

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ieSoSC is a 5-week summer program that is taught by NYU faculty and students at the Tandon School of Engineering. The program incorporates concepts and processes related to entrepreneurship and design thinking. During the second half of the program, participants will form small teams and apply their new skills and knowledge to ideate, prototype and present a device or app that uses an internet of things approach to a smart cities design challenge. Each team will have a small budget for materials and equipment, and participants will receive public presentation training using improvisation techniques through a partnership with Irondale Theater.

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The Indiana CTSI K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program aims to develop a pathway for future scientists through organizing and supporting several summer research programs for high school students. The SEED/STEM program provides a summer experience for students from all backgrounds who want to explore a career in any of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, such as medicine, dentistry, computer science, information technology, life sciences, chemistry, biomedical engineering and more. Our program integrates with a long-standing program run in conjunction with the American Chemical Society – Project SEED. Students currently in grades 10, 11 and 12 are prioritized. In some circumstances, students currently in 9th grade may be accepted.

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Our on campus IN FOCUS Seminars expose students to top former and current Northwestern faculty and instructors highlighting themes relevant today. These two-week certificate seminars are structured like a college seminar course. Seminars feature discussions, readings and study; enabling a rich learning experience.