The program offers unique opportunities to explore CU science through hands-on activities, access to university laboratories, equipment, and resources, and instruction from CU faculty and scientists.
CU Science Discovery High School Classes offer week-long, non-credit programs designed for highly motivated high school students, including rising 9th graders, to explore specialized STEM fields. Taught by CU faculty, graduate scientists, undergraduate scientists, and community subject-matter experts, these classes emphasize experiential learning, lab work, field trips, and group discussions. Students engage in hands-on activities, experiments, and programming to delve deeper into topics like aerospace, biotechnology, computer science, and neuroscience. The curriculum aims to expose participants to different STEM topics and careers, providing a well-rounded introduction to college life and insights into potential STEM career paths. Classes at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are specifically for grades 10-12.
A typical full day includes snack breaks around 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, with lunch around 12 PM. Students engage in hands-on activities, experiments, lab work, field trips, and group discussions.
This program is ideal for highly motivated high school students looking to delve deeper into specific STEM fields and gain exposure to college-level STEM topics and careers.
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