The academy provides an enhanced research-focused experience with direct instruction from University of Houston Chemical Engineering faculty and mentorship from University of Houston students.
The Molecular Engineering Academy offers high school students an immersive, research-focused experience in molecular science and computational chemistry. Participants engage in hands-on simulations to explore fundamental concepts such as molecular interactions, polymer behavior, molecular motion, diffusion, hydrophobicity, and molecular organization. Students learn how shape, charge, and chemical structure influence molecular recognition and binding, relevant to fields like drug design. They investigate how polymer chains like DNA, proteins, and plastics behave under various conditions, examining how molecular structure affects flexibility and material properties. Through computational experiments, students simulate molecular movement in liquids and biological environments and explore why some substances mix while others separate. The program culminates in students presenting a mini-research project, where they share their computational experiments, data visualizations, and conclusions in a scientific format, gaining exposure to advanced STEM topics and research practices typically encountered at the university level.
A typical day involves hands-on simulations and interactive exploration of molecular engineering and computational chemistry concepts, culminating in work on a mini-research project.
This program is best for high school students interested in molecular engineering, computational chemistry, and materials science who want to gain exposure to university-level research practices.
University of Houston (main campus)
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