SHTEM is an eight-week summer research internship program at Stanford University, open to high school juniors and seniors with a passion for cutting-edge research. Hosted by the Stanford Compression Forum, the program places students in multifaceted research projects spanning computer science, engineering, biology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, and more, all mentored by Stanford faculty, staff, and graduate students. Participants engage in original, interdisciplinary research that goes beyond what is taught in a traditional classroom setting. There is a $95 nonrefundable application fee, and financial assistance is available for students with demonstrated need.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Adjusting quickly and effectively when plans or circumstances change.
Students conduct cutting-edge research projects involving computer science and information technology under faculty mentorship.
Program emphasizes science of information and communication with real research lab experience in data-driven domains.
Engineering research exposure across multidisciplinary projects mentored by Stanford engineering faculty and staff.
Early immersion in academic research environment with direct mentoring from faculty across multiple STEM and humanities disciplines.
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