BWSI Saturday Programs – Beaver Works Summer Institute @ MIT

The BWSI Saturday Program is an educational initiative to engage high school students in STEM through immersive, project-based learning experiences. Held on Saturdays in the Spring and Fall, these programs allow students to explore cutting-edge technologies and develop critical skills that prepare them for advanced STEM studies and careers.

Eligibility for Spring Yes! You Can Saturday Program:

Residing in the United States and attending high school physically in the United States.
Currently enrolled in 9th or 10th grade.

What We Offer:

Interactive Learning: Students participate in exciting workshops and activities led by MIT faculty, Lincoln Laboratory staff, and other STEM professionals.
Real-World Projects: Projects that challenge students to apply STEM concepts to solve real-world problems, fostering creativity and innovation.
Collaborative Environment: The program encourages teamwork, collaboration, and mentorship, providing a supportive space for students to learn and grow.

Program Highlights:

The program is completely free and is perfect for students who are curious and excited to dive into robotics, engineering, and programming!
Robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence courses
Engineering challenges and design competitions
Guest speakers and networking opportunities with STEM professionals
Exposure to advanced technologies such as drones, autonomous vehicles, and cybersecurity

The BWSI Saturday Program is open to motivated students eager to expand their STEM knowledge and skills. Whether you’re a budding engineer, a future scientist, or simply curious about technology, this program offers an exciting journey into the world of innovation and discovery.

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Requirements

Students must be able to attend all sessions

Enrollment will be for 1 (one) of the courses.
Interest in the topic is required but no experience is necessary.
Enrollment for the Spring and Fall program is separate and independent from the summer program.

Get Ready for the BWSI Practical Radio Program – IN-PERSON at MIT! Are you an early high school student curious about engineering and technology? Join us on the MIT campus for the Practical Radio Program, an exciting hands-on opportunity to dive into the world of engineering!

Not in the Boston area? No worries! Our remaining Saturday programs will be VIRTUAL, featuring interactive courses inspired by the Beaver Works Summer Institute. These programs are designed to introduce you to cutting-edge STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way, perfect for students starting their engineering journey.

By completing one of our spring and fall courses, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to take the next step toward applying for BWSI’s summer programs. Don’t miss this chance to explore, learn, and connect with other students passionate about STEM! Are you ready to start your engineering adventure? Sign up now and join us!

Information on specific courses

Yes! You Can Learn Practical Radio: Explore radio technology with the MIT Radio Society! Build antennas, talk on-air with ham operators, track hidden transmitters, communicate with satellites, and even dive into radio hacking and astronomy. Don’t miss this hands-on spring-only course taught by MIT’s student ham radio club!

Yes! You Can Program Autonomous Cars: This is a 12-week adventure into robotics and programming with the RACECAR Neo simulator! Learn Python, command-line navigation, sensor data analysis, and build autonomous controllers to race a virtual car through obstacle courses. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity!

Yes, You Can Program Cognitive Assistants: Ever wonder how computers understand your voice? Join us on Saturdays to explore Python programming, build machine learning algorithms, and dive into the basics of AI and natural language processing. Unleash the power of your code!

Many Interesting Things for Aspiring Engineers: Dive into the technologies shaping our world in the “Many Interesting Things” course! Explore data analytics and more through fun, hands-on activities that connect tech to real-life applications. Perfect for curious minds ready to discover how it all works!

Yes! You Can Design, Build and Fly Model Aircraft: Take flight with our Design, Build, Fly course! Explore the science of aerodynamics using paper planes while learning the fundamentals of aeronautics. Design, test, and refine your creations to master the art of flight!

Yes! You Can Program Racing Drones: Get ready to race in our Drone Racing Simulation course! Learn to code and control drones as you navigate exciting virtual obstacle courses. Master the skills of speed, precision, and strategy to become the ultimate drone pilot!

Yes! You Can Learn Python: Discover the power of Python in our beginner-friendly course! Learn to think like a programmer as you solve problems, write code, and explore the creative side of technology. No experience is needed!

Yes! You Can Learn Digital Logic & Computer Design: Explore the building blocks of modern computing systems in this hands-on course. From digital logic to computer architecture, students will learn through lectures and engaging projects how to design logic circuits, construct basic memory elements, and understand machine language. Gain the skills to create, innovate, and present in the world of computer systems!

Yes! You Can Learn BioTech: Dive into the thrilling world of biotechnology! A program designed just for high school students, where you’ll explore the exciting realms of BioTechnology Fundamentals and cutting-edge research. The course will have activities that will ignite curiosity! Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your potential, discover real-world applications, and see how biotechnology can change the world.