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Center for Excellence in Education
Free summer program where about 100 of the most accomplished high-school students gather at MIT for one week of STEM classes followed by a five-week research internship and written and oral presentations.
Six-week program giving academically talented juniors hands-on research experience in science, math, or engineering with Stony Brook faculty mentors.
Eight-week program in which high-school students perform basic, medically oriented research with Stanford faculty and mentors to build interest in biological sciences and medicine.
Immersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from all over the world.
Carnegie Mellon University
Fully funded six-week residential program for high-school juniors emphasizing rigorous STEM coursework, research projects, and college preparation for students underrepresented in STEM.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Tuition-free residential summer program at Rutgers for outstanding New Jersey high-school juniors interested in engineering and technology.
Tuition-free residential summer program at Drew University for outstanding New Jersey high-school juniors interested in the sciences.
MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs
Six-week residential STEM program at MIT for rising seniors that builds a challenging foundation in STEM, with a focus on expanding access for students from underserved backgrounds.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
One-week, commuter STEM immersion courses taught by NJIT faculty in topics such as Artificial Intelligence, STEM Entrepreneurship, Materials Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Applied Engineering Technology.
Six-week residential summer program in mathematics for strongly motivated high-school students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center
Two-week intensive research program in molecular biology, coding, and career preparation, offered as a full scholarship for high-school students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.
Global team innovation competition for students ages 13-18 to solve real-world challenges. Three phases: Activation, Innovation and an in-person Innovation Summit. Prizes include international trips and college scholarships.
Science and engineering fair for high school students. The 2027 championship runs March 3-4, 2027 with an awards ceremony in March.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Students arrange their own research laboratory placement with a Rutgers NJMS faculty member who agrees to host them. Work is in person in a lab in Newark.