This is an all-expenses-paid, intensive three-week residential program offering college-level science exposure and hands-on lab experience at NYU, with all transportation, housing, dining, and tuition costs covered by the Simons Foundation.
The Simons-NYU Science Explorations Program is an intensive, three-week residential program designed for academically motivated high school students interested in introductory college-level study across various scientific disciplines. Participants engage in a rigorous curriculum featuring intensive lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments led by distinguished NYU faculty and guest speakers. The program provides exposure to core concepts in biology, chemistry, neural science, physics, and psychology. Students will gain practical experience through labs exploring applications in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, and physics. The program aims to give students a taste of college-level coursework and labs, helping them identify fields that pique their interest and fostering a deeper passion for the sciences.
A typical day involves full-time participation, approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with lectures and laboratory sessions.
This program is ideal for academically motivated high school students (rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates) who are at least 16 years old, reside in the United States, and have a passion for biology, chemistry, neural science, physics, and psychology.
NYU campus, near Washington Square Park, Manhattan
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