The Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) program is a summer workshop teaching students how to build small radar systems. This summer STEM program is a FREE two-week project-based enrichment program for outstanding students currently in their junior year in high school. T
Students will gain an in-depth experience in building small radar systems. Participants will be challenged to build a Doppler and range radar by using creative problem-solving strategies. This hands-on program allows students to work with highly talented scientists and engineers.
Location(s)
- MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Schedule
- July 13th - July 26th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be passionate about science, math, and engineering.
- Be a rising high school senior
Deadline
- March 12th, 2025
- Recommendations are due by March 19th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed Application
- Transcript
- Test Scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Applications open January 6th, 2025
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is renowned for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and innovation, and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in fields ranging from engineering and computer science to economics and architecture. MIT has a long history of producing notable alumni, including 96 Nobel laureates, 58 National Medal of Science recipients, and 29 MacArthur ""Genius Grant"" recipients. Additionally, its strong culture of entrepreneurship has led to the founding of many successful startups and companies by MIT alumni or faculty. Notable examples include Dropbox, Akamai Technologies, and Bose Corporation. The university's campus, situated along the Charles River Basin, features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including works by renowned architects such as Frank Gehry and I.M. Pei.
