3 Boston University Summer STEM Programs, In-Person and Online

Summer

Boston University will offer these summer STEM programs for young women in Massachusetts schools:

  • AI4ALL:  July 25-August 12, in-person, for young women currently in Grades 10-11 in Massachusetts schools. Participants explore topics in Artificial Intelligence such as robotics, computer vision, and natural language processing through team projects, industry field trips, and presentations from guest speakers. The program concludes with a small group research project and a presentation for friends and family. Cost: $100.
  • The Artemis Project:  July 5-August 5, in-person, for young women currently in Grade 8 in Massachusetts schools, with priority for those living within a 15-mile radius of Boston. Participants learn computer languages such as Scratch, AppInventor, HTML, CSS, and Python and are introduced to cryptography, artificial intelligence, robotics, and circuits. They learn how computer science is applied in the real world by hearing from guest speakers and visiting local industries. The program is run by BU undergraduates majoring in Computer Science or Engineering. Cost: $100.
  • GROW (Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women):  June 29 -30 (orientation) and July 5– August 12 (program), in-person, for young women currently in Grade 11 in Massachusetts high schools within 30 miles of Boston. Students will perform research in a lab at Boston University, 9:30-4:30 (M-F) for six weeks, participating in cutting edge research in a collaborative setting and learning best research practices, hearing from guest speakers, and developing communication skills by presenting their research at a symposium. Those who complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $1500.