BLI offers competitive, award-winning programs with hands-on, college-level research experiences taught by instructors with advanced degrees, providing valuable skills and credentials for future academic and career paths.
The Boston Leadership Institute (BLI) offers award-winning summer STEM, medical, and business research programs for high-achieving middle and high school students. These programs provide intensive, hands-on experiences in a college-level setting, focusing on developing high-level research skills and subject matter expertise. Students engage in a combination of classroom learning, laboratory work, and expert mentorship. For example, in the Biological Research: Synthetic Biology program, students acquire advanced pipetting skills, complete DNA sequencing labs, perform micro-array experiments analyzing gene expression, collect human DNA samples for barcoding, and undertake DNA construction and CRISPR gene editing. In Biomedical & Surgical Research, students learn surgical knot tying, explore circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and skeletal systems through mock surgeries and exams, and conduct spinal cord dissections and cataract surgeries. Three-week programs often include field trips to Boston's research institutions and culminate in an independent research project and final presentation. These experiences are designed to strengthen credentials for college admissions, internships, and research positions.
A typical day begins at 9:00 AM with classes and labs, which can include lectures, hands-on activities, or field trips. Lunch is provided on campus, and classes conclude at 3:30 PM, with an optional extended day program until 5:00 PM for recreational activities.
The three-week programs are best for high-achieving students, typically rising juniors and seniors in high school, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to STEM subjects, seeking in-depth research experience.
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