Project LEAD: STEM Exploration Series

Project LEAD: STEM Exploration Series

July 8 - July 26, 2024

July 8 - July 26, 2024

Become the next generation of engineers, data scientists, and researchers. Tackle meaningful societal and environmental challenges that you care about. In this 3-week summer camp, you will:

Get a head start by learning industry skills and technology.

Make an impact on pressing issues in your community or globally.

Receive mentorship from former software engineers from Uber, Facebook, and Robinhood

Receive mentorship from former industry senior software engineers.

Stand out on college & scholarship applications with a capstone final project.

Stand out on college applications with a capstone final project.

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Agenda at a Glance

Agenda at a Glance

Agenda at a Glance

Week 1: Engineering & Data Foundations

Unlocking Possibilities: Explore how software engineering & data science merges with domain knowledge to tackle real-world challenges affecting society.

Tools of Change: Master essential skills in software engineering, data analysis, and data visualization to prepare for real-world application.

Week 2: Exploratory Sectors

Daily Deep Dives: Each day, immerse yourself in a unique domain, using your skills in hands-on projects across diverse fields from biotechnology to sports & entertainment.

Skill Application: Apply your new data science and programming skills practically and creatively to solve mini-challenges.

Week 3: Projects for Impact

Ideas Incubator & Pitches: Brainstorm and refine your own project ideas, focusing on issues you are passionate about addressing.

Collaborative Solutions: Form teams to develop and execute data-driven projects aimed at addressing significant community or global issues.

Learn from the Best

Learn from the Best

Learn from the Best

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Jerry Li

Jerry Li

Jerry Li

Jerry is a former Facebook & Robinhood Senior Software Engineer who has been teaching and helping students succeed in the STEM fields for over 12 years. He graduated with a Computer Science degree from UCLA, where he became an International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC) World Finalist and was the President of UCLA’s competitive programming club. In his free time, Jerry loves playing board games and badminton, as well as reading fantasy novels.

GUEST INSTRUCTORS

GUEST INSTRUCTORS

GUEST INSTRUCTORS

Akshay Jain

Akshay Jain

Akshay Jain

Akshay is on a mission to use data to make new discoveries and improve lives. He has over a decade of software engineering experience and most recently served as a Senior Software Engineer at Helix, developing genomics workflows. Before Helix, he held key positions in Robinhood, Uber, and Facebook, adding substantial value to the growth and efficiency of these organizations. Akshay is an alumnus of New York University and loves to read and hike in his free time.

Enrollment and Program Details

Enrollment and Program Details

Enrollment and Program Details

When?

Project LEAD will be held in-person in Dublin, Pleasanton, or San Ramon (TBD). Exact location will be sent out to the students a few weeks before the camp starts.

Who?

This program is tailored for ambitious high school students (incoming 9th - 11th grade) eager to explore the intersection of software engineering, data science, and real-world problem solving. Coding experience required. View prerequisites here.

Where?

July 8 - July 26, 2024

Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

15 sessions (45 hours)

July 8 - July 26, 2024
Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
15 sessions (45 hours)

July 8 - July 26, 2024

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

15 sessions (45 hours)

Tuition

$1450

$1450

A $50 deposit is due upon registration, and we will send an invoice for the remaining amount a few weeks before the program starts.

Register by May 31st for $50 off!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the prerequisites for participating in this program?

  1. What are the prerequisites for participating in this program?

Students should come into the program with a strong math/science background as well as knowledge of coding (variables, conditionals, loops, functions) and how to use it to develop simple programs. For those new to programming, we require the completion of a free online Python course before the program begins to ensure all participants are prepared and can fully benefit from the curriculum.

Students should be rising 9th - 11th graders and should come into the program with a strong math/science background as well as knowledge of coding (variables, conditionals, loops, functions) and how to use it to develop simple programs. For those new to programming, we require the completion of a free online Python course before the program begins to ensure all participants are prepared and can fully benefit from the curriculum.

  1. What will you get out of this program?

  1. What will you get out of this program?

Participants will gain a robust foundation in software engineering and data science, enhanced by practical experience in applying these skills to solve pressing real-world problems. Throughout the program, you will:


  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.

  • Learn to use data effectively to make informed decisions and propose innovative solutions.

  • Enhance your ability to work collaboratively in teams.

  • Produce a comprehensive data-driven project that can be showcased in academic portfolios

Participants will gain a robust foundation in software engineering and data science, enhanced by practical experience in applying these skills to solve pressing real-world problems. Throughout the program, you will:


  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.

  • Learn to use data effectively to make informed decisions and propose innovative solutions.

  • Enhance your ability to work collaboratively in teams.

  • Produce a comprehensive data-driven project that can be showcased in academic portfolios

  1. What technologies and skills will students learn?

  1. What technologies and skills will students learn?

We will be covering topics such as databases, APIs, collaborative software engineering with Git, data analysis, data visualization, and more!

We will be covering topics such as databases, APIs, collaborative software engineering with Git, data analysis, data visualization, and more!

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