Boston University’s Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) program is a selective six-week summer experience for rising high school seniors interested in STEM. Students choose between two tracks: the Internship Track, where they work full-time in BU labs alongside faculty and graduate mentors, and the Practicum Track, which combines lectures with structured group research in computational neurobiology or data science. Both tracks include weekly workshops, industry exposure, and culminate in a Poster Symposium where students present their work. The program has run for over 40 years and is considered a strong stepping stone for students pursuing research and competitive college applications.
