YSP offers a unique opportunity for high school students to engage in authentic, hands-on academic research in a university setting, guided by faculty and graduate student mentors, completely free of charge.
The Northeastern University Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a free, six-week summer research program designed for rising high school seniors. Participants gain hands-on research experience in state-of-the-art laboratories across Northeastern University's Colleges of Engineering, Science, and Health Sciences. Students work with university faculty and graduate student mentors on diverse projects, which in the past have included agent-based modeling, designing new model compression algorithms, optimizing battery chemistries, and evaluating new cancer therapies.
Beyond laboratory work, the program offers a special seminar series, "Introduction to Engineering," with presentations from professors and graduate students covering various engineering disciplines and cutting-edge topics like radar, environmental issues, superconductivity, lasers, microwave materials, biotechnology, chemical analysis, and robotics. Students also receive education and career counseling, including an overview of engineering education and insights into careers for scientists and engineers. Field trips to corporate and government sites provide real-world exposure to STEM professionals in action. The program aims to blend practical experience with academic learning, offering a glimpse into college life and access to university facilities like Snell Library and the Curry Student Center.
A typical day begins with homeroom at 8:30 AM, followed by laboratory research until 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Some Fridays may involve lab work or working from home, but there is no official programming.
This program is ideal for highly motivated Massachusetts residents who are rising high school seniors with a strong interest and demonstrated proficiency in STEM, seeking intensive hands-on research experience and career exploration before college.
Northeastern University, Boston Campus, Boston, MA
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