BWSI offers a unique two-phase structure with online prerequisite courses determining summer admission, followed by intensive on-campus or virtual project work with direct collaboration with MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers and industry sponsors.
The MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) is a rigorous, four-week project-based STEM program for talented high school students, primarily rising seniors, focusing on cutting-edge areas like cybersecurity, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning where students work on real-world projects, moving beyond theoretical concepts to develop practical, tangible skills. Participants gain expertise in areas such as flight dynamics, sensor integration, path planning, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data science. The curriculum is designed to immerse students in the same tools, technologies, and challenges that MIT researchers tackle daily, culminating in capstone projects and presentations to MIT faculty and industry sponsors. This intensive experience not only deepens their understanding of STEM concepts but also cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills essential for success in STEM fields and future careers.
In-person classes run from 9 AM to 5 PM EDT, while virtual classes are from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT, both including a mix of lectures, labs, and office hours.
This program is best for technically advanced high school students, particularly rising seniors, who have a strong, identified passion for STEM and wish to develop professional-level skills and gain industry connections.
MIT, Cambridge, MA
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