Courses to engage and inspire

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11 Courses

Anatomy and Physiology

Grades 7–8

Science and Engineering

One look at classic anatomical sketches such as Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man, created from the artist's meticulous observations of dissected cadavers, can inspire a deep interest in the body and...
Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 3 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Crystals and Polymers

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

Why do some plastic containers melt in the microwave while others don't? What makes Silly Putty stretchy? How are packing peanuts made? Chemicals are key to answering these questions, and in this...
Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Electrical Engineering

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

The first transistor, created at Bell Laboratories in 1947, was about 4 centimeters in size. Today, millions of transistors fit on a single computer processor chip,about the size of a postage stamp...
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Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - Advanced CTY-Level

Examining the Evidence

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

How can an abandoned car, devoid of license plates, help detectives solve a jewel heist? How can a single strand of hair keep a man from going to jail? In this course, you will uncover the answers to...
Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 8 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Foundations of Psychology

Grades 7–11

History and Social Science

Psychology, the science of behavior and mental processes, systematically explores phenomena as diverse as phantom limbs, sleep paralysis, false memories, and the bystander effect. This course explores...
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Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 5 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Fundamentals of Computer Science

Grades 7–11

Robotics and Technology

This course introduces students to three major areas of the computer science discipline: theory and algorithms, hardware systems, and software systems. In the theoretical component of the course, you...
Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - Advanced CTY-Level

Game Theory and Economics

Grades 7–11

Mathematics

IBM founder Thomas J. Watson once said, Business is a game, the greatest game in the world if you know how to play it. In today's global marketplace, understanding game theory, the branch of...
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Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Introduction to Robotics

Grades 5–6

Robotics and Technology

In the field of robotics, computer science and engineering interface to create interdependent systems that can perform a variety of tasks, from manufacturing microchips to exploring Mars. In this...
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Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 11 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Physics of Engineering

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

Can a concrete boat float? How do you build the strongest bridge with the lightest materials? Physics, the science of matter and its motion, provides answers to questions like these. In this course...
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Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 13 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Sensory Brain

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

How can cats see in the dark? How can snakes smell with their tongues? How do optical illusions trick the brain? You'll answer these questions while exploring the anatomy and physiology of the nervous...
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Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Writing and Imagination

Grades 5–6

Language Arts

Writing is an act of imagination built from the raw materials of life and language. In this course, you'll learn to approach writing as a craft and discover processes and techniques that writers in...
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Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 3 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

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