Summer School at MIT
* Limited spots are available for each course. The registration closes upon reaching capacity. Once ASEEDER receives your payment, we will promptly register you on the Summer School at MIT system. Final confirmation depends on the organizers. If no more course spots exist, an ASEEDER consultant will quickly discuss second-choice preferences with students and parents.
This course, in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital physicians, helps students explore various medical careers. In this program, students will rotate through potential fields such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics and will also have the opportunity to gain experience sharing from the medical school application, preparation for medical school entrance exams, medical residency training, and scientific curiosity in becoming a medical professional.
Course Content:
- Field Research：Visit the STRATUS Medical Simulation Center at Brigham Women's Hospital, one of Harvard University's national teaching hospitals and an important teaching base for Harvard Medical School. Students will also visit Boston University School of Medicine and meet face-to-face with the admissions team.
- Hands-on learning：Students will visit the Brigham and Women's Hospital and rotate through various medical disciplines and meet professionals in the medical industry.
Are you interested in a career that combines science and healthcare? The program is perfect for high school students eager to explore oral health. You’ll learn the fundamentals of dentistry, including dental anatomy, common procedures, and patient care techniques. Through hands-on activities and simulations, you will practice basic dental skills while receiving guidance from professionals.
Course Content :
- In-depth exploration of dental anatomy：Learn about the complex structure of teeth and how they affect oral health
- Preventive care：Master strategies to prevent oral diseases, including daily care and professional preventive measures
- Dental materials：Learn about the various materials used in dental restoration and treatment, as well as their properties and applications
- The latest advances in dental technology：Keep up with the latest developments in dental technology and explore how these innovations can be applied to clinical practice
This course provides a thorough introduction to neurobiology and neuroscience. Students will study normal behavior by analyzing the nervous system's role in thought, action, and emotion. Through lectures, discussions, and activities, they'll explore molecules, cells, and circuits shaping human behavior. They'll understand the development processes and impacts of brain injury and disease, gain a holistic view of neurobiological principles, and explore job prospects in various sectors like academic research, biotechnology, drug discovery, clinical engineering, neuroinformatics, etc.
Course Content:
- Medical preparation：Provide a solid foundation in neurobiology for students who are interested in developing in the medical field
- Research skills：Develop experimental design and data analysis skills needed by future researchers
- Biotechnological applications：Understand the latest applications of neurobiology in biotechnology
- Interdisciplinary learning：Provide a solid foundation for a career in biology-related fields through an interdisciplinary perspective
Engineering is an expertise for applying science along with real practical data for solving a problem. In this program, you will learn about fundamental principles behind various engineering fields (mechanical, electrical, computer/programming, … ), helping you to explore your potential interests and passion in engineering in the future.
Course Content:
- Visit to MIT engineering laboratory and engineering company：Students will visit various research and development centers at MIT and take a field trip to an engineering company to give them a first-hand experience of how engineering is used in real work.
- Visit the world's leading engineering labs and research centers：Students will visit some of the world's leading engineering labs and research centers, experiencing the practical operation of engineering. By participating in hands-on projects and simulation experiments, students will have the opportunity to experience the MATLAB programming language, interact with professionals, and learn about the latest advances in engineering and technology.
Interested in medicine, science, and tech? Aim to create life-saving drugs? This unique program for high school students offers real exposure and hands-on experience in a biotech lab with cutting-edge equipment. The program focuses on intensive lab skills, understanding fundamental chemical processes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic biology, and genetics with an emphasis on gene expression and genetic engineering. Students will also visit biotech incubators and discuss with professionals in Biotech industry, which is an interdisciplinary combining microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and I.T.
Course Content:
- Explore with scientists：Gain insight into the progress of research on various diseases from the molecular design and compound synthesis, tracking them through to in vitro bioactivity testing
- Purification of trypsin：Participate in the purification of trypsin and culture proteins in E. coli, and learn how to harvest and isolate proteins
- Protein reaction observation：Observe the reaction of proteins to various compounds in advanced research laboratories to understand their applications in biomedicine
Students will learn firsthand from business veterans about starting and running a business. In this program, they will develop a plan for a new venture and pitch their idea to real-world investors. And they will have the opportunity to communicate with leaders from different areas of business and finance.
Course Content:
- Field Research：Students will visit the DetraPel production Center to experience the production process, make their own DetraPel samples, and have the opportunity to meet David Zamarin, the founder and CEO on the list of the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 to hear his entrepreneurial stories and insights
- A comprehensive understanding of business operations：You will learn how operations, marketing, sales, and finance collaborate to drive business growth. Learn to interpret financial statements, gain insight into company performance, develop sales and marketing plans, and pitch your venture to investors and mentors. And you will hear entrepreneurs share their survival stories in the difficult process of starting a business, drawing lessons and inspiration.
The demand for expertise in AI and machine learning is rapidly increasing. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world we live in by facilitating the uprise of new technologies as well as improving old ones. Students will explore several emerging technology spaces and learn how to leverage artificial intelligence capabilities in various industries. Additionally, students will discover how to leverage artificial intelligence capabilities for good. The course will conclude with a practical project that will guide students to apply their knowledge to solve the challenges facing the world today.
Course Content:
- Micro-internship：In the Æthos AI community at the Cambridge Innovation Centre, students will participate in AIrelated projects, accumulate daily micro-internship experience, and collaborate with leading experts at the forefront of AI innovation
- Learning course：n-depth decryption of key AI concepts such as deep learning and neural networks, and discussion of ethical issues and biases in artificial intelligence
- Interactive workshops：Gain a deeper understanding of AI technology, explore how it works, develop AI solutions during micro-internships and pitch your AI startup ideas to founders and industry leaders from Harvard and MIT.
Cybersecurity is an increasingly growing field that plays a vital role around the world. Cybersecurity needs the brightest minds to attack some of the biggest global challenges. Enterprises are increasingly in need of network security professionals. The Program will introduce students to the foundational concepts, commonly used tools, key technical skills, and potential career pathways that the cybersecurity industry has to offer. Throughout the course, students will be armed with technical skills and creative thinking that can be applied across university courses and professional industries.
Course Content:
- System knowledge learning：Gain an in-depth understanding of the basics, terms, and environment Settings of network security, learn the fundamentals of encryption, hashing, and coding, and understand common security vulnerabilities
- Open source Smart "OSINT" group challenge：Use open source smart technology to participate in a group challenge, an exciting live hacker challenge, to practice your cybersecurity skills
- Explore career possibilities：Learn about the variety of career paths in cybersecurity, including positions such as security analyst, ethical hacker, digital forensic investigator, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
* Limited spots are available for each course. The registration closes upon reaching capacity. Once ASEEDER receives your payment, we will promptly register you on the Summer School at MIT system. Final confirmation depends on the organizers. If no more course spots exist, an ASEEDER consultant will quickly discuss second-choice preferences with students and parents.
