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- CTY-Level
- Language Arts
Crafting the Essay
This immersive and collaborative course will introduce you to great essayists including Annie Dillard, Charles Simic, and Richard Rodriguez, and help you find your own distinctive narrative voice. You ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
Ursinus College:
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jul 14-Aug 02
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Cryptology
Cryptology is the study of the codes and ciphers used to create secret writing. This math course explores many early techniques in cryptology, such as cipher wheels, the Caesar shift, polyalphabetic ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Johns Hopkins University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Examining the Evidence
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 for murder? In this course, you will uncover the ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Fast-Paced High School Chemistry
This course covers material normally included in a year-long introductory course in high school chemistry, which is usually a prerequisite for AP® or IB Chemistry. It explores physical and chemical ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
Foundations of Psychology
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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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Computer Science and Technology
Fundamentals of Computer Science
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 ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Reasoning, logic, and critical thinking are the building blocks of intellectual inquiry. This course will help develop your skills in these areas through problem-solving and exposure to a wide range ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
International Politics
Why do states fight, and what makes them cooperate? World affairs in the 21st century have raised new questions about international politics and revisited complicated old ones. Where the field once ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Introduction to Astronomy
In the 17th century, Galileo looked into the sky with a simple pair of lenses and saw the moons of Jupiter. Modern times have had similarly profound discoveries. This course investigates light, optics ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Computer Science and Technology
Introduction to Robotics
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 ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences
This course is an introduction to human biology and the science of medicine, drawing upon basic biological and chemical concepts to explore the intricate anatomical and physiological mechanisms ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
Logic: Principles of Reasoning
Lawyers, doctors, and mathematicians use logic while building arguments, diagnosing diseases, and proving theorems. This course explores the techniques of logic while developing your analytical ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Macroeconomics and the Global Economy
What are the key indicators of an economy’s performance? How do governments craft policies that promote economic growth? What does it mean for a country to have a trade deficit? Analyzing economies at ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Marine Ecology
Ninety-four percent of life on earth is aquatic, yet we have only explored 5 percent of Earth’s oceans. Marine ecologists aim to reduce this knowledge gap while using biology, chemistry, physics ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
Model United Nations and Advanced Geography
Countries addressing a global challenge like climate change, weapons proliferation, or the coronavirus pandemic often present their concerns to the United Nations. The ways in which the U.N. tackles ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Paradoxes and Infinities
This course explores conundrums and analyzes a range of mathematical and philosophical paradoxes. You’ll consider Zeno’s paradoxes of space and time, such as The Racecourse, in which Achilles ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Principles of Engineering Design
Humanity’s unending quest to find the most efficient and cost-effective means to make life better has created engineering marvels—from the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Johns Hopkins University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Probability and Game Theory
The study of probability and game theory allows students to apply math to real-world situations. In this course, you’ll learn to use some of the major tools of game theory, a branch of mathematics ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
The Mathematics of Money
Why are round-trip fares from Orlando to Kansas City higher than those from Kansas City to Orlando? How do interest-rate adjustments affect the real estate market? How does one calculate the price-to ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Johns Hopkins University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
The Physics of 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, we ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Zoology
From microscopic investigation to the basics of veterinary medicine, this course explores the principles of comparative animal anatomy, physiology, and genetics. You will learn key concepts of zoology ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02