Summer 2020 Online Programs
CAPSTONES
Code Academy (online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in 12 different programming languages including Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, Swift, and Sass, as well as markup languages HTML and CSS.
GitHub (GitHub brings together the world's largest community of developers to discover, share, and build better software)
Horizon Academic (a program for high school students interested in doing a college-level academic research together with a professor)
Pioneer Academics (online research program with US college credit for high school students)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Amnesty Decoders is an innovative platform for volunteers around the world to use their computers or phones to help our researchers sift through pictures, information and documents.
A digital platform powering real-world impact.
“Skills-based volunteer matching,” and the site shares an enormous number of projects that are perfect for high school students who would like to gain practical skills while are social distancing.
Tech-related volunteer projects for students who already have skills in this area. Many are related to coding, and some involve other computer science-related activities.
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Tutor children virtually.
Research projects with which students can engage virtually. There are great options for anyone seeking to become engaged with academic research in any discipline.
ONLINE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Columbia University Summer High School Programs
Cornell Online Courses for High School Students
Harvard Pre-College and Secondary Programs
Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Innovation
Summer STEM Institute (A virtual institute to train future scientists, leaders, and entrepreneurs)
Stanford AI Scholars Live Online
MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE CLASSES (FREE)
PROGRAMMING
HARVARD: CS50's Introduction to Game Development
Learn about the development of 2D and 3D interactive games in this hands-on course
HARVARD: CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript
This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Flask, Django, and Bootstrap.
HARVARD: CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.
HEALTH & MEDICINE
HARVARD: Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic
Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.
HARVARD: The Health Effects of Climate Change
Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts
HARVARD: Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety
Access to healthcare services is critical – but is it enough?
HARVARD: Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19
This course will provide licensed medical professionals with an understanding of mechanical ventilation so they can assist with the operation of mechanical ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SCIENCE
HARVARD: Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron
Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.
HARVARD: Principles of Biochemistry
This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.
HARVARD: Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.
UC SAN DIEGO: So You Want to Be a Biomedical Engineer
Learn about biomedical engineering from top names in the field and how to plot your own educational and career path.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
HARVARD: Using Python for Research
Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.
Build a movie recommendation system and learn the science behind one of the most popular and successful data science techniques.
DATA SCIENCE
HARVARD: Introduction to Linear Models and Matrix Algebra
Learn to use R programming to apply linear models to analyze data in life sciences.
BUSINESS
HARVARD: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.
HARVARD: Nonprofit Financial Stewardship Webinar
The Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Statements webinars provide a great opportunity to learn the basic principles of nonprofit accounting.