The College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is holding several summer programs geared toward high school students.
High school camp about philosophy and artificial intelligence
The first session of the Philosophy and Critical Thinking (PACT) Summer Camp for high school students will focus on Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence in summer 2024. We explore questions like: Can computer systems be intelligent or conscious? How can AI perpetuate bias and other forms of injustice? Does the potential for super-intelligent AI systems pose an existential threat to humanity? First session runs June 10-14. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
https://philosophy.osu.edu/pact
Immersive experience in art education
This program offers high school students in grades 9-11 who are starting to think of where they’d like to go to college an opportunity to have a first glance at what it means to be in art education at Ohio State. This day-long program on June 10 offers opportunities for meaningful and insightful engagement with art education faculty, students and curriculum. The high school juniors who attend will also have a chance to learn about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, study abroad opportunities and other resources that are available at the university. Applications are due on May 10.
https://aaep.osu.edu/events/immersive-experience-art-education
Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration Program
This program offers middle and high school students one-week intensive enrichment courses intended to introduce them to new areas of study or allow them to engage in content they may already have an interest in. Teaching is active, hands-on and encourages participants to engage with the instructional team and their fellow participants. These courses are not for grade or credit and are designed for self-motivated learners. Applications are due on May 1.
https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/arts-and-sciences-summer-exploration-program
Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS)
The Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS) is a one- or two-week online summer program for high school students organized by the Department of Linguistics. SLIYS introduces students with an interest in foreign languages to the scientific study of language. Participants will explore how language works on many levels, as well as gain insight into the ways in which individual languages are similar to and different from each other. Applications are due on May 8.
https://linguistics.osu.edu/undergrad/sliys
Humanities & Cognitive Sciences Summer Institute
The annual Humanities and Cognitive Sciences High School Summer Institute is a week-long summer camp from July 22-26 that provides a critical thinking forum for high school students to explore the big questions at the intersection of the humanities and cognitive sciences. High school scholars will spend the mornings with world-renowned professors in lectures and afternoons in group discussions and hands-on activities. They’ll get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a university student while cultivating their passions and building a community of like-minded peers. Applications are due on May 31.
https://cog.osu.edu/programs/humcog
Young Writers Workshop
This is a week-long summer program from July 14-19 for high school students in Columbus City Schools, charter schools in the city of Columbus, and (this year, and possibly beyond) students in public schools across Ohio. Students live on campus and attend daily workshops and courses taught by Ohio State Department of English creative writing faculty, alumni of our graduate MFA program, and current MFA students. There are also readings, sessions with visiting writers in various fields, and other events, including an open mic reading of the participants’ own work, and (of course!) time for their own writing every day. Applications are due on May 1.