The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is still accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its seventh year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Dr. Steve Cooper. The summer camp was highlighted by Forbes in 2019: "STEM-Focused Summer Programs for Ambitious High School Students".
During the two-week, overnight camp students will:
- Learn basic programming skills, primarily Java, and innovation concepts through a project-oriented curriculum
- Receive instruction from Raikes School faculty members and experience what classes can be like in the Raikes School
- Visit campus research labs and local businesses
- Interact with Raikes School students and staff, all of whom play a key role in the competitive selection process to our program each year
What: Innovate: The Raikes School Way
For: High School Students (priority is given to students in the high school graduating class of 2024)
Where: Kauffman Academic Residential Center, home of the Raikes School in the heart of Nebraska's City Campus
When: July 16-29, 2023
Cost: $2,050 (Need-based scholarship opportunities are available. Cost covers all housing, meals, instruction, and activities associated with the camp)
Programming Experience: None (in fact, no experience is preferred)
Priority Application Deadline: April 14, 2023. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through May as space is available
Please consider sharing this invitation with interested students, as well as teachers or community partners who may encourage students to apply.
Interested students can find more details and application materials at https://raikes.unl.edu/summercamp/.
This video (https://youtu.be/JpOfctiSe6M), captured at the 2021 camp, gives a glimpse of what students can expect to experience.
If you have any questions about the camp, please email adam.britten@unl.edu.
More details at: https://raikes.unl.edu/summercamp/