Research Opportunities Database for High School Students

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The Venture Validator Summer Camp is a week-long program hosted by the CSU College of Business Institute for Entrepreneurship designed for incoming 7th-12th grade students to explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Throughout the program students will be coached and mentored by leading CSU faculty members, local entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts. Students will conduct customer discovery and market research, create a business model, analyze their competitive landscape, prototype products and ultimately hone in on business ideas that they'll pitch with the goal of creating successful ventures.

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Unleash your creativity to help mitigate climate change in one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. Delve into the science of climate change surrounded by Costa Rica’s lush rainforest. Discover its impact on tropical ecosystems as you explore the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and meet with local farmers, scientists, and activists. Quantify tropical tree growth, estimate carbon stocks, and measure environmental effects of greenhouse gases in the living laboratory that is the CIEE Monteverde eco-campus. Join forces with other Global Navigators to propose creative solutions for climate change mitigation.

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Penn University offers the Chemistry Research Academy (CRA), an annual on-campus summer program designed to provide high school students with the foundational knowledge necessary for cutting-edge research in the field of chemistry as they prepare for their college careers. The program offers a variety of activities, including lectures, laboratory experience, presentations, trips and tours, and group discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a capstone project, guided and mentored by top scholars in their respective fields at Penn. The capstone project allows students to choose and plan their own independent research project using Penn's online resources, providing a valuable opportunity to develop research skills and create a solid foundation in scientific research. The program also aims to support students in meeting their high school's independent research requirements or preparing for science fairs such as ISEF or STS. Participants are expected to dedicate approximately 6 hours of work each day, Monday to Friday, to fully engage in the program. The complete schedule and additional details can be found on the official website of the Chemistry Research Academy.

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The Chemistry Research Academy provides students with the foundational knowledge to understand this cutting-edge research, while providing opportunities to hear and learn directly from several of the research professors and students. Throughout the academy, students will be guided through a process to choose and plan their own independent research project using Penn’s extensive online resources. They will leave with a plan they can use for entering a science fair or for meeting their high school’s independent research requirements.

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CTY's astrophysics course offers a comprehensive exploration of various topics within the field, making it an ideal choice for gaining a broad understanding of astrophysics. Throughout the course, students will delve into the constituents of the universe and learn how to establish connections and patterns between them. They will also study the influence of physics on the life cycles of stars, analyze and interpret the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, and utilize mathematical computations to delve into astrophysical theories. By engaging with these concepts, students will develop a solid foundation in astrophysics and enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills in the field.

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Carnegie Mellon University offers a program specifically designed for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds who aspire to gain college credit while enhancing their proficiency in advanced mathematical and scientific concepts. Known as the Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science (SAMS), this program encompasses classroom instruction, practical research projects, and professional and academic development courses. Participants are immersed in a challenging curriculum delivered by faculty members of Carnegie Mellon University.

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Pre-College Design introduces students to the discipline of Design, provides a foundation of skills, and gives a clear idea of what to expect from a college-level accredited program. Modeled after the first-year college experience, sessions will consist of studio learning, lectures, critiques, field trips to museums, workspaces, and community spaces, as well as guided work sessions with faculty. Students will be assigned their own personal studio space, providing them with their first foray into “studio life.” By the end of the program, participants will have portfolio pieces that have been critiqued by School of Design faculty.

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CS Scholars will take a deep dive into the world of computer science through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on research projects, faculty lectures, and industry engagement with leading tech companies around the country. The 2023 summer program is a four-week residential experience on the Carnegie Mellon campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Pre-College Program in Computational Biology provides extensive training in both cutting-edge laboratory experiments to generate biological data and the computational analysis of the data that these experiments generate.

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Pre-College Architecture introduces design practice, creative problem solving, and critical thinking to young designers through a matrix of programming, celebrating curiosity and providing a strong foundation for architectural education. Students will navigate complex design problems, encouraging growth through the development of skills, which will prepare them for future undergraduate studies. Students will begin by working through a series of projects to build a basic comprehension of the fundamental principles of architecture.