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University of Alabama: Student Introduction to Engineering University of Alabama: Student Introduction to Engineering - http://site.eng.ua.edu/ UA’s College of Engineering hosts the SITE summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in science, mathematics, and engineering. Alfred University – https://www.alfred.edu/about/community/summer-camps/residential- camps/academic-camps/astronomy.cfm Academic Residential camps at Alfred University in Alfred, NY. Camps in Art, Astronomy, Basic Optics, Ceramic & Glass Engineering, Chamber Music, Creative Writing, Drone/Robotics, Scientific & Research Ethics & Literacy, and Theater. American Collegiate Adventures - https://acasummer.com/ Pre-College domestic and international programs, internships, community service American University: Community of Scholars - https://www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars/ The Community of Scholars program is a rigorous college-credit summer program designed for students entering their sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. The Community of Scholars offers academically outstanding students the chance to broaden their understanding of international relations by enrolling in a 3-credit college class designed just for them. Students admitted to this program will sample the undergraduate experience and take advantage of what the School of International Service (SIS) has to offer. Discover the World of Communication - https://www.american.edu/soc/discover/ The American University Discover the World of Communication Program (DWC), in association with The National Student Leadership Conference, (NSLC) offers classes in journalism, film, and communication on American University and U.C. Berkeley's campus. Amigos de las Americas - https://amigosinternational.org/ International and Domestic programs. AMIGOS programs in the United States take place in Colorado, where volunteers travel around the state, learning about conservation, recreation, and the environment. The Community Impact Project is a virtual or hybrid program where you'll connect with other students, design positive service projects, explore your interests, and support your community. University of Arizona: Summer Engineering Academy - https://engineering.arizona.edu/k12/k12_SEA SEA offers weeklong, overnight, and day camps for high school students, including graduated seniors, who want to learn more about engineering – and get a taste of life as a Wildcat! Arizona State University: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication https://cronkite.asu.edu/campcronkite Aspire by API Summer Programs - https://apiabroad.com/ Study abroad programs for US Students. Babson College Summer Study - https://www.babson.edu/admission/visiting-student-programs/babson-summer-study/ Three week experiential program for juniors & seniors to develop as entrepreneurial leaders. Bank of America Student Leaders – https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/student-leaders.html#fbid=6hi0VffqNq8 Prepares community-minded young students with leadership training needed for success in the workforce. Through the Student Leaders program, more than 300 high school juniors and seniors connect with 100 communities for employment, skills development, and service. Barnard College Pre-College Programs - https://precollege.barnard.edu/ Includes Young Women Writers Institute, STEMinists in Training, Young Women’s Leadership Institute, Kode with Klossy, and Powered by Barnard. Baylor College of Medicine Summer Enrichment Programs - https://www.bcm.edu/education/education-programs/center-for-educational-outreach/career- pathways/secondary-school-programs/summer-enrichment-programs Honors Premedical Academy and Doc Prep Program Beloit College: Summer Programs - https://www.beloit.edu/summer-programs/ Center for Collections Care offers one-of-a-kind hands-on training for museum, library, archive, and conservation professionals. Center for Immersive & Experiential Learning offers intensive language courses in Chinese, Japanese and Russian, at multiple levels. Summer Courses offered in a range of topics, taught by Beloit College faculty. Boston College Experience - https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/bc-experience.html BCE provides high school students the opportunity to study at Boston College over the summer. Students participate in curated academic, social, and cultural content to expose them to a college-like experience. Boston University - https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/ High School Programs include: High School Honors; RISE Internship/Practicum; Academic Immersion; Summer Challenge; and Summer Preview. Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) - https://promys.org/program Brandeis University Precollege Programs - https://www.brandeis.edu/precollege/ For high school students 9-12th grade, Brandeis Precollege Scholars engage in the rigors of academics at Brandeis and join a vibrant community of people interested and engaged in pressing issues of our time. University of British Columbia - https://vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca/ The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week program offered by various faculties at the University of British Columbia, Canada for international undergraduate students. Brown University Pre-College Programs - https://precollege.brown.edu/ Academic programs include Summer@Brown and Leadership Institute. University of California Santa Barbara Pre-College Programs – https://www.summer.ucsb.edu/pre-college/pre-college-programs UC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions offers a variety of Pre-College Programs that provide students with unique opportunities to earn college credit. Simultaneously, these programs are designed to shape each student's academic, professional, personal, and social development. Programs challenge students by exposing them to the academic excellence of UC Santa Barbara while immersing them in the university’s social environment. Cambridge Summer Academy- https://cambridgesummeracademy.com/ The Cambridge Summer Academy offers high school students between the ages of 13 to 19 an exclusive opportunity to catch a glimpse of studying at prestigious universities in the United Kingdom. Participants spend part of their summer in an academically renowned city, studying a subject of their choice, and attending workshops focusing on the university preparation and application process. Cambridge Summer College - https://www.reachcambridge.com/ Extensive selection of courses Carleton College Summer Liberal Arts Institute - https://www.carleton.edu/summer/pre-college/ Programs in Applied Sustainability, Art, Computer Science, Humanities, Exploring Global Pandemics, and Carleton Liberal Arts Experience. Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Summer Programs - https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/ Academic programs include A14All@Carnegie Mellon, Architecture, Art, Computational Biology, Computer Science Scholars, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game Academy, Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS), Summer Session, and Writing & Culture Catholic University Pre College Programs - https://www.catholic.edu/academics/pre-college/index.html Programs include Summer Band Workshop, Light the World, Experiences in Architecture, High School Drama Institute, Engineering New Frontiers, and Applied Math in Action! University of Chicago Pre-College and Scholarship Programs – https://summer.uchicago.edu/pre-college-students Programs include Immersion, Summer College, Summer Language Institute, Research in the Biological Sciences, and Stones and Bones Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs - https://www.choate.edu/summer Academic programs for middle and high school students University of Cincinnati Summer Camps - https://ceas.uc.edu/about/news-events/camps.html#main The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) offers unique summer camp experiences for high school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. Camps include Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Women in Engineering & Applied Science, Men in Engineering & Applied Science, and Women of Color Summer Engineering. (Virtual or cancelled for Summer 2021) Clemson University Summer Scholars Program - https://www.clemson.edu/summer/summer-scholars/ Educational, recreational, and cultural activities allow participants (rising 7th-12th grade students up to age 17) to experience Clemson University. Students will engage in hands-on, immersive courses in their field of choice taught by Clemson instructors during the day. Colorado College Summer Session – https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/summersession/pre-college/ For rising juniors and seniors. Dynamic courses offered on subjects ranging from environmental science and geological field study of Pikes Peak, to feminist and critical media studies, and cross- genre writing. CC's summer session provides students with a rich opportunity to explore challenging academics, get inspired by the wondrous Rocky Mountain Region, and be supported by faculty. High School students immerse themselves in the rhythm of the Block Plan with current Colorado College students in Block A and Block B, or the Pre-College Block, which is specially designed for ambitious high school students. Columbia University - https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool Summer Programs for high school students in multiple disciplines Cornell University: Summer College - https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege Three or six-week academic programs in a variety of disciplines College of Engineering CATALYST Academy - https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/catalystacademy/ CATALYST Academy
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