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For Students Entering Grades 10, 11, or 12

Advanced high school students who have an interest in a science, engineering, or math-based career can explore their options this summer at one of the Department of Energy's premiere facilities, Brookhaven National Laboratory. Each program connects to the Lab's cutting-edge research and facilities and includes hands-on workshops, lectures by staff scientists and engineers, and tours of the Lab's unique facilities.

Participants must be entering grades 10, 11, or 12 and must be US citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (PRA). The cost for these programs are shown below . View other workshops

Workshop Descriptions

Physics: The Optics of BNL's Biggest Machines

Explore the physics of Brookhaven's biggest machines and meet the scientists and engineers who operate them. Learn how physicists steer beams of subatomic particles at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider and observe tiny particles using the ultra-bright light at the National Synchrotron Light Source II! By completing experiments in conventional and electromagnetic optics, students will gain an understanding of the cutting-edge physics that is being studied at Brookhaven's facilities.

Experiment with light rays, mirrors, and lenses
Learn the charge to mass ratio of the electron
Understand Planks Constant
Build a spectroscope and model beamline (experimental station)
Study laser light and diffraction

* This program is not recommended for students who have completed AP Physics or higher.

Workshop Dates: August 10-14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $504.17 US
Audience for This Program: Students entering grades 10, 11, 12
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.
Limit: 20 Students

Introduction to Quantum Science

Quantum science deals with phenomena that occur at the smallest scale, where the rules of classical physics don't always apply. Scientists at Brookhaven Lab are studying quantum materials that have the potential to revolutionize computing, communications, and science. This workshop will introduce concepts in both classical and quantum physics, as well as both classical and quantum computing. It will also highlight career opportunities in quantum computing and other quantum-related fields.

Note: There is no prior physics or programming experience required to participate.

Workshop Dates: August 3-7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $523.91 US
Audience for This Program: Students entering grades 10, 11, 12
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.
Limit: 20 Students

Collecting Atmospheric Data with Sensors

Sensors are widely used by scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory for exploring the invisible, from the tiniest particles to the most distant reaches of space. In this workshop, participants will use a set of sensors to investigate the atmosphere in different microclimates and learn about Brookhaven's efforts in advancing our understanding of these complex systems. This workshop will teach fundamental coding techniques in Python and guide participants in writing code for data collection utilizing the sensors.