The program is designed by PhD-level engineers and Rice University faculty, delivered by current Rice University students, offering a unique combination of college-level engineering content and leadership development.
The Rice ELITE Tech Camp, powered by Envision, offers high school students an intensive, one-week pre-college engineering experience at Rice University. The curriculum, designed by PhD-level engineers and Rice faculty, focuses on hands-on projects in cutting-edge technologies. Students engage in activities such as building AI models that recognize patterns, programming robots to navigate obstacles, and solving real engineering problems. The program emphasizes both technical skills and leadership development, with workshops covering topics like project management and design thinking. Participants gain exposure to various engineering fields, including AI, robotics, biomedical engineering, and advanced programming, while building a portfolio of impressive projects.
Students choose two courses for the week, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, allowing for a diverse learning experience. The program aims to prepare students for college-level engineering concepts and future tech leadership roles, taught by current Rice University students who serve as live instructors. The camp provides a unique opportunity to experience college life and collaborate with like-minded peers.
A typical day involves morning announcements and icebreakers, followed by splitting into course groups for instruction and project work. Lunch is eaten in the campus dining hall, with an hour dedicated to leadership development workshops. Afternoons continue with more instruction and project work, with a computer break for outdoor time or games, concluding with wrap-up for the day and pick-up for day campers.
This program is ideal for high school students in grades 8-11 (rising 9th-12th graders) interested in engineering, computer science, robotics, AI, biomedical engineering, or emerging tech fields.
Rice University, Houston, TX
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