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Areas of Study

Biology

Homegrown Biotech: Biotechnology in Everyday Life. Explore the ways in which the field of biotechnology affects our everyday life. Working in our biotech lab, you’ll have a chance to isolate your own DNA, conduct a molecular medical investigation, create root beer using fermentation, or analyze the foods we eat to see if they have been genetically modified. You’ll have a chance to carry out your own scientific investigations and share your findings with your family at the end of the week along with some homemade liquid nitrogen ice cream!

Chemistry/Biochemistry

Chem and Biochem Magic.  Have you ever wanted to work with bubbling flasks of colored concoctions?  Ever think about engineering DNA or protiens?  In our chemistry and biochemistry lab, you'll alter liquids at the flick of a wrist, wield light and electricity, and cut and splice genes to create creatures that glow.  By the weeks end you'll be dazzling your friends and family with all of your newfound talents!

Interactive Media and Game Development

Computer Games. Want to know how computer games are made?  You'll learn how to use a 3D video game engine to create a game with graphics, sound, and animation.  You'll work in teams to undertake hands-on lab exercises to understand important computer science and artistic design concepts related to interactive media.  By the end of the week, you will have created a project demonstrating your newfound skills with cool graphics and amazing animation, complete with audio and interactivity.

Robotics

Robot Design and Operation. Discover the science and technology of this exciting field. You'll learn about mechanical design, sensors, and programming. You'll build designs using Vex robots and program them using EasyC. Challenging robotics problems will culminate in a competition between student groups at the end of the week.

WPI’s Launch program is offered to incoming high school freshmen and sophomores only. Upon completing the registration form (269 KB, PDF), mail it along with a $50 nonrefundable* registration fee, postmarked by July 15.

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