Artificial Intelligence
High School Summer Program
Lead with Intelligence
Explore the real-world impact of AI and machine learning through hands-on projects, interactive workshops, and team challenges. From healthcare to entertainment, discover how intelligent systems learn and make decisions, while examining how responsible AI can shape a better future.
Hands-On Simulations
Prepare for a future in artificial intelligence through simulations and Python-based projects. Design, train, and refine machine learning models that detect patterns, predict outcomes, and solve real-world challenges while exploring computer vision, NLP, and neural networks.
Build an AI Toolkit
Discover AI’s core technologies including applications, foundational concepts, and programming tools.
Guest Speakers
Hear from AI and machine learning experts. Check out some of our past speakers!
Tatyana Bolton
Security Policy Manager
Dr. Charles Clancy
Vice President of Intelligence Programs
MITRE
Dr. Alain Briancon
Vice President of Engineering
Amida Technology Solutions
Dr. Misha Smirnov
Data Scientist
Amazon
Trips & Tours
Go behind the scenes at places such as:
- IBM
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Historic Georgetown
- Washington at Night
- Cloudflare
- KOS AI
- Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
- Fisherman’s Wharf & Ghirardelli Square
- Pier 39
Locations, Dates, & Tuition
TryEngineering Summer Institute is a hands-on pre-college STEM program for high school students. Participants will attend classes in university classrooms, live in supervised campus dorms, and enjoy meals through campus dining—offering a safe, immersive preview of college life.
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
$4,395
Session Dates
June 12 – June 20
June 24 – July 2
University of California, Berkeley
San Francisco, CA
$4,395
Session Dates
July 6 – July 14
July 18 – July 26
FAQs
View all frequently asked questions
What is artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy. (IBM).
Implementing AI into the world requires computer and software engineers.
Am I eligible to attend the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute?
We encourage all 9th-12th grade students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership ability to apply to our summer programs. Students must be between the ages of 14-18 and have completed at least one year of high school. Students may attend a program through the summer following high school graduation.
How do IEEE and NSLC work together?
Through the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, IEEE and NSLC have come together to create an incredible summer of experiential learning where high school students explore a future career in an engineering field through hands-on workshops and simulations.
All students will enroll through the NSLC website and have access to the NSLC Enrolled Student Portal to manage their program details. The NSLC team will provide support before, during, and after the summer. The NSLC Portal will provide students with logistical information about their program, including packing checklists, travel and shuttle information, and general program information.
IEEE and the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute are proud to partner with NSLC to foster the next generation of technology innovators through hands-on, interdisciplinary engineering education that empowers students to solve real-world challenges.
Give your teen a hands-on engineering summer.
The TryEngineering Summer Institute offers STEM programs for high school students with real engineering projects, robotics, aerospace, AI, and more at top universities. Explore our engineering summer programs and secure a spot today.