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Silver SignalLehigh UniversitySelective

Lehigh University Summer Engineering Institute (SEI)

A four-week intensive residential program for exceptionally talented rising high school juniors and seniors focusing on engineering and technology through classroom study, research, and laboratory work across multiple engineering disciplines.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialBethlehem, PAFree118 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsEngineering, Bioengineering, Cybersecurity, Nanotechnology, 3D Printing, Advanced Manufacturing

CostFree · $0

Websitehttp://www.lehigh.edu/engineering/research/undergraduate/sei/

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Silver SignalUniversity of California, Santa CruzSelective

COSMOS: UC Santa Cruz

A four-week residential STEM program for high-achieving high school students offering 13 interdisciplinary clusters in mathematics, science, and engineering with hands-on coursework and transferable skills training.

Jun–Aug · 4 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Cruz, CA$3,000–$6,99952 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMathematics, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology, Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics, Quantum Information Science, Engineering, Video Game Design, Software Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Photonics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Semiconductor Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, Quantum Materials

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518

Websitehttps://cosmos.ucsc.edu/

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Silver SignalUniversity of California, DavisSelective

COSMOS at UC Davis

COSMOS at UC Davis is a highly selective, four-week residential summer program for rising 9th–12th graders from California. Students engage in intensive, hands-on STEM coursework across 14 cluster options including physics, computer science, engineering, data science, and biology, with weekly lectures from prominent scientists.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialDavis, CA$3,000–$6,99988 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsPhysics, Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Biology, Plant Microbiology, Data Science, Sustainable Transportation, Aquaculture, Drone Technology, Robotics, Mathematics

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518

Websitehttps://cosmos.ucdavis.edu/

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Hillsdale CollegeSelectiveCredit

Hillsdale College Summer Science Camps: Chemistry and Biochemistry

An intensive 6-day residential chemistry and biochemistry camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors featuring hands-on laboratory instruction in nanotechnology, organic synthesis, protein production, and advanced analytical techniques.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialHillsdale, MIFree64 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsChemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Organic Synthesis, Protein Production and Purification, PCR, Chromatography, Fluorescence Spectroscopy

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions-aid/high-school-study/summer-science-camps/

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Vanderbilt UniversitySelective

Vanderbilt Summer Academy

An intensive one-week or two-week residential summer program for rising 7th–12th grade students featuring accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in subjects like nanotechnology, biomedical ethics, and philosophy. Students receive written performance evaluations rather than grades or college credit.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialNashville, TN$1,500–$2,99965 days

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsNanotechnology, Biomedical Ethics, Philosophy, History, Medicine

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,150

Websitehttps://pty.vanderbilt.edu/pty/students/vsa/

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California NanoSystems Institute at UCLASelective

CNSI at UCLA: Nanoscience Lab

A 5-day commuter program for high school students offering hands-on nanoscience research experience at UCLA, featuring labs in bio-toxicity, supercapacitors, and photolithography designed by UCLA researchers.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterLos Angeles, CA$1,500–$2,999196 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsNanoscience, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,400

Websitehttps://cnsi.ucla.edu/nanoscience-lab-summer-program/

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University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied ScienceSelectiveCredit

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn

A highly selective, three-week residential engineering summer program for rising sophomores through rising seniors. Students choose from seven intensive courses including Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Robotics, and Nanotechnology in a fast-paced college environment.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialPhiladelphia, PA$7,000+82 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Generative AI, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Engineering

Cost$7,000+ · $9,250

Websitehttps://esap.seas.upenn.edu

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Immerse EducationCredit

Immerse Education: Academic Summer Programs

Immerse Education offers residential and online summer programs for ages 13–18 across 20+ subjects including STEM, humanities, and creative fields. Students earn UCAS points or US college credits while studying at prestigious university locations worldwide.

Jan, Apr, Jun, Jul, Dec · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineMultiple locations$500–$1,499

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture & Design, Biology, Business Management, Creative Writing, Film & Animation, Film Studies, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nanotechnology, Physics, Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE), Psychology, Software Development & AI, Software Development & Gaming, Veterinary Studies

Cost$500–$1,499 · $915

Websitehttps://www.immerse.education/

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University of Pennsylvania

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn: Nanotechnology

A hands-on nanotechnology course offered through the Singh Center for Nanotechnology, covering nanofabrication, nanocharacterization, quantum dot synthesis, and device characterization using advanced cleanroom tools and Arduino programming.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$7,000+110 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsNanotechnology, Engineering, Nanofabrication, Nanocharacterization

Cost$7,000+ · $9,250

Websitehttps://esap.seas.upenn.edu/courses/computer-science/

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