The program offers a unique blend of hands-on lab experience, exposure to cutting-edge biomedical technologies, and insights into the biomedical industry through site visits and expert-led seminars at a leading research university.
The BIOMED Summer Academy at Drexel University offers high school students an immersive, one-week STEM experience in biomedical engineering. Participants engage in hands-on laboratory techniques and develop core research skills through interactive activities. The program provides opportunities to explore the rapidly evolving biomedical industry through site visits, seminars, and presentations led by industry professionals and Drexel faculty. Students work on projects such as tissue engineering, neural circuit engineering, and biomaterials, gaining practical experience with cutting-edge technologies like wearable neuroimaging and brain-computer interfaces. The curriculum also covers topics such as bioethics, gene editing, health equity, and lab safety, preparing students for future studies and careers in STEM fields.
A typical day involves interactive, hands-on laboratory activities, skill-building exercises, and engaging seminars or presentations from industry professionals and faculty.
This program is ideal for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a strong interest in mathematics, engineering, or the health and life sciences, who have completed at least one year of biology.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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