In Smith’s two-week courses, students dive into hands-on science alongside expert faculty and undergraduate mentors. Participants explore how scientists and engineers think, use advanced equipment, and sharpen critical thinking and analytical skills. It’s an immersive experience that builds confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of STEM.
Smith Precollege Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is an immersive 2-week experience that builds confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of STEM. High school students live on campus at Smith College and dive into one hands-on course alongside expert faculty and undergraduate mentors. They engage in lab and fieldwork, conducting real experiments with advanced equipment and asking big questions. Participants explore how scientists and engineers think, and sharpen critical thinking and analytical skills. No course credit is given.
Classes are Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm with a break for lunch, followed by a 1pm-4pm class block. After class, students can explore campus and downtown Northampton, take part in activities in our houses, or simply relax and build friendships with fellow peers. We offer a unique curriculum with courses not typically offered in high school.
Sample classes:
-Genetic Analyses
-Designing Intelligent Robots
-Understanding Plant Biodiversity
-Physiology of Sport and Exercise
-Novel Bacteriophage Discovery
-Global Young Women’s Health
Two Week Programs
$4,745.00
Deposit $950.0
Remaining balance, less deposit $3,795.00
Four Week Programs (any combination of programs)
Full Program Fee $8,082.00
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