Research Science Institute (RSI)

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Overview:

The Research Science Institute (RSI) is a highly prestigious, cost-free summer research program for high school juniors, hosted annually at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), RSI selects 100 of the world's most accomplished students to engage in cutting-edge STEM research

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Subjects:

• Physics (quantum mechanics, astrophysics, particle physics, etc.)

• Mathematics

• Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence

• Biology & Biomedical Sciences

• Chemistry & Biochemistry

• Engineering (electrical, mechanical, materials science, etc.)

• Environmental Science

Summer Science Program (SSP)

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Overview:

The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a prestigious, research-based summer program for academically gifted high school juniors. Established in 1959, SSP offers an immersive, five-week residential experience where students engage in authentic scientific research alongside peers and professional scientists.

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Subjects:

• Astrophysics:
  Determine the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid using telescope data, programming, and orbital mechanics.

• Biochemistry:
  Investigate enzyme kinetics and design inhibitors to target bacterial or viral proteins.

• Genomics:
  Analyze DNA sequences to study gene expression and evolutionary relationships.

• Synthetic Chemistry: 
  Conduct laboratory research on catalysts and complex chemical reactions.

Simons Summer Research Program (SSRP)

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Overview:

The Simons Summer Research Program (SSRP) at Stony Brook University offers a prestigious and immersive research experience for high school juniors passionate about science, mathematics, and engineering. Established in 1984, SSRP provides participants with the opportunity to engage in hands-on research under the mentorship of distinguished faculty members, allowing them to contribute to ongoing projects in various STEM fields.

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Subjects:

• Physics​

• Biology​

• Chemistry​

• Mathematics​

• Engineering​

• Computer Science

Summer Science Program (SSP)

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Overview:

The Garcia Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University is a prestigious seven-week research initiative designed for high-achieving high school students interested in materials science and engineering. Hosted by the Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces, the program offers participants the opportunity to engage in hands-on research alongside experienced faculty, graduate students, and peers.

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Subjects:

Polymer Science & Engineering:
Study of polymer blends, composites, and recycling processes.​

Nanotechnology:
Research on nanomaterials and their applications.​

3D Printing:
Design and fabrication using additive manufacturing techniques.​

Surface & Interface Science:
Investigation of polymer/inorganic interfaces and surface interactions.​

Biomaterials:
Examination of protein and DNA interactions with surfaces.​

Advanced Characterization Techniques: Utilization of methods like electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and neutron scattering.