Over the course of eight intensive weeks, high school and college students gathered at North Dakota State University to engage directly with cutting-edge scientific projects. This immersive experience allowed participants to collaborate with NDSU faculty and graduate researchers across various disciplines, including biotechnology, environmental science, and renewable energy. The program emphasized hands-on experiments, data analysis, and innovation, equipping young scholars with practical skills rarely accessible outside professional labs.

Participants were exposed to a highly interdisciplinary environment where curiosity and problem-solving thrived. Key highlights of the summer included:

  • Developing sustainable biofuel prototypes
  • Conducting genetic sequencing…