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Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum

Boston University · $1,653/week

The Boston University RISE Practicum offers high school students an intensive six-week research experience in university labs, culminating in a poster sympos...

▌ Editor's read The Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Practicum is a six-week summer program for rising high school seniors, offered by Boston University. Students conduct research in university labs under the guidance of faculty and graduate students, earning four college credits. The program culminates in a poster symposium where students present their findings. The website mentions that all Boston University Summer Term staff, including residential and program staff, undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the RISE Practicum are not readily available, Boston University Summer Term generally holds a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the academic rigor and campus experience. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for university-run pre-college programs. The program is offered as an overnight experience, with residential options available.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: full_day
  • Address: 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
  • Cost notes: Tuition is $5,930. Housing and meals are extra. Limited financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum

What ages does Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum accept?
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum cost?
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum publishes $1,653/week for the standard session. Tuition is $5,930. Housing and meals are extra. Limited financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum's hours?
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum runs full_day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum?
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum provide lunch?
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum compare to other stem camps in Boston?
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) - Practicum is one of 10 stem camps in Boston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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