Research and Summer Programs in New York For High School Students

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The Sotheby's Summer Institute welcomes high school students who possess a curiosity and passion for the arts to participate in a two-week program in the vibrant art capital of the world - New York City. This immersive experience is designed to inspire creativity and engagement by providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the art world. The courses cover a wide range of topics, from learning about the intricacies of running galleries and museums to exploring the history of painting and drawing techniques. Led by top professionals and scholars in the field, the program leverages the global expertise of Sotheby's Institute of Art, and provides behind-the-scenes access to world-class museums, galleries, auction houses, artists' studios, and other art-related establishments.

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Parsons is widely recognized as one of the top names in the art school domain, and students with a keen interest in the arts will find this summer program especially appealing. The four-week intensive course takes place at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City and includes an array of activities such as special events, guest lectures by renowned art experts, and immersive learning experiences. For those who desire an international experience, a similar program is available in Paris through Parsons.

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The two-week program is tailored for sculpture artists who require additional guidance and resources while creating their arts program application portfolio. The course provides morning sessions to learn new techniques and practices, followed by afternoon studio time to work on individual projects, while receiving feedback and critiques from teachers, peers, and even professional artists. The program's highlight is a unique opportunity to collaborate with other students to curate a group exhibition in the Sarah A. Coyne Gallery of Art. This experience is especially valuable for students who aspire to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.

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The STEM research program is specifically designed to provide students with hands-on experience and help them develop their scientific knowledge and skills through a series of "experimental" activities. Selected students will have the opportunity to enroll in courses that focus on building essential skills like formulating research questions, designing experiments, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing scientific literature. These classes will be held during the spring semester, and upon successful completion, students will be connected to CUNY research faculty to participate in a six-week internship program during the summer. The internship program is structured and designed to enable students to apply their newly acquired knowledge in a research setting.

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High school students have the opportunity to create and conduct their own research projects through this 7-course program, which follows a thematic research methodology framework. Each research project is conducted as a Rockefeller process, which includes a team of scientific advisors from the Rockefeller community working on a specific research topic.

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The goal of Girls Who Code is to address the gender disparity in the technology field. Their program provides students with valuable learning experiences through a combination of hands-on projects and networking opportunities with women in the tech industry. While the program is open to students from diverse backgrounds, they prioritize admission for underrepresented groups. This includes girls, women, and non-binary individuals who identify as Black, LatinX, or come from low-income households.

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"Through this two-week program, students learn about the principles of game design, and are introduced to C# and Unity scripting, which they use to create their own custom games. The program emphasizes team collaboration and close work with experienced game designers and developers from NYU Steinhardt’s Consortium for Research and Evaluation of Advanced Technologies in Education (CREATE). Through a mix of lectures, collaborative small-group activities, and individual projects, students gain valuable coding skills"

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"In the first half of this hands-on Python course, you will begin by learning the fundamentals of Python code and then transition into more complicated programming tasks. The second half of the course focuses primarily on data science using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Sci-Kit learn. These packages will teach you how to input, analyze, and graph data.

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NYU Tandon's Summer Program for User Experience Design introduces high school students to the fundamentals of using design research to develop innovative and creative design interventions in the form of digital products and services. Programs in Design and Digital Media focus students on creative practice, design research and multidisciplinary experimentation with emerging media technologies. These offerings purposefully explore ‘STEAM‘, combining artistic inquiry with scientific research and technological practice and tools. Students can develop innovative and creative design interventions in the form of digital products and services, or work on their UX technical skills with design software.

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The 14-month program provides motivated high school students with an exceptional opportunity to delve into the field of ecology and engage in hands-on fieldwork and authentic scientific research. Participants will have the chance to explore various ecological concepts and methodologies through immersive experiences, including field trips, data collection, and analysis. They will work closely with experienced mentors who will guide them in their research projects, allowing them to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry skills. By actively participating in the program, students will gain a deeper understanding of ecology and the natural world, while also cultivating their passion for scientific exploration and discovery.

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"Tisch Summer High School program is an intensive 4-week program through which students recieve professional training from Tisch faculty in one of eight artistic disciplines, including Dance, Drama, Game Design, and Recorded Music. Program curricula for each artistic track follows the first-year undergraduate curricula at Tisch. Students work independently and collaboratively on projects and performances, and the program culminates in 4-6 college credits."