Junction, a non-residential summer STEM program for high-school students offered by  MIT’s Educational Studies Program (ESP), will be different this year.  In past years, it was a six-week program of college-level courses taught by undergraduates.  Starting this year, it will be a two-week intensive program (August 10-21) in which 42 selected high-school students will:

• Propose, design and carry out an independent study project of their choosing, working closely with an undergraduate mentor in that field (see bios of mentors),
• Participate in hands-on, college-level afternoon seminars in a variety of fields, and
• Be part of a tight community of students and mentors.

High-school students should read the mentor biographies and apply online between April 15 and April 28 by responding to essay questions and submitting a proposal for an independent-study project with one of the mentors.  Accepted students will be notified by mid-May and will communicate with mentors weekly until August 10 to refine proposals and begin research, in preparation for their two weeks together.  The cost is $600, and need-based financial aid is available.  For more information, email junction@mit.edu.