Students gain firsthand research experience by volunteering in a university robotics laboratory alongside faculty and graduate mentors.
The George Mason University MARC Robotics Academy is an internship program designed for high school students to gain firsthand experience with the research process and technical skills in robotics. Participants volunteer in a MARC laboratory, working alongside George Mason's robotics faculty and graduate students. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with technologies shaping the future, including robotics, AI, and machine learning. Students support cutting-edge research through activities such as hardware platform development, data collection and analysis, and testing and coding machine learning algorithms. The academy aims to build technical and professional skills, offering a rigorous, pre-college experience for those interested in pursuing STEM fields. The program also focuses on responsible digital innovation and the ethical implications of AI.
A typical day involves hands-on robotics activities, design challenges, and collaborative projects, with daily outdoor activities and team building.
This program is best for high school students interested in exploring the intersection of mathematics, robotics, and engineering through practical, hands-on projects.
Multiple Locations (Fairfax Campus and Mason Square (Arlington))
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