<p>Two awesome summer programs that are free-of-charge are held on the campus of MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts:</p>
<p>Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) is an intensive six-week residential academic enrichment program for about 80 promising high school juniors who intend to pursue careers in science, engineering and entrepreneurship, especially those from minority backgrounds and other underrepresented segments of the population. The program is free of charge to participating students, not including transportation.</p>
<p>Research Science Institute (RSI) brings together about 80 high school students each summer for six stimulating weeks at MIT. This rigorous academic program stresses advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences and engineering. Participants attend college-level classes taught by distinguished faculty members and complete hands-on research, which they often then use to enter science competitions. Open to high school juniors, the program is free of charge for those selected.</p>
<p>Both programs are for students in the summer immediately preceding their last year of high school. Students apply during their second-to-last year of high school.</p>
<p>Both programs are very selective, and the applications are due very early (think January). Applications will become available in November. If your son is accepted to one of them, it will definitely be a life-changing experience for him.</p>
<p>MITES website: [url=<a href=“MITES – MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering and Science”>MITES – MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering and Science]MITES[/url</a>]
RSI website: [url=<a href=“http://cee.org/research-science-institute]RSI[/url”>Research Science Institute | Center for Excellence in Education]RSI[/url</a>]</p>