In the Bridge to Science/Bridge to Calculus Summer Program, students dive into STEM, financial literacy, and enrichment activities while building confidence and curiosity. They spend a summer of exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning in math, science, and technology.
Read more below for a recap of the enlightening summer our high school scholars had during the 2025 Bridge to Science/Bridge to Calculus Summer Program.
Precalculus and Calculus
Students built a strong foundation in advanced mathematics, exploring complex functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Daily problem-solving sessions fostered confidence and conceptual understanding.
Finance and Beyond
Students explored the fundamentals of financial literacy through engaging, hands-on activities. Sessions covered budgeting, credit, investing, and banking, helping students connect math skills to real-world financial decision-making. Debate exercises and interactive discussions encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and strategic reasoning.
Enrichment
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Biology
Students explored human body systems, predator-prey interactions, and disease tracking, connecting lab experiments to real-world biology and ecology.
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Chemistry
Interactive labs introduced students to the properties of substances, gases, and chemical reactions, offering practical experience in foundational chemistry concepts.
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Physics
Hands-on experiments and LEGO-based projects helped students explore energy, electricity, magnetism, motion, and more. Fun demonstrations brought physics to life.
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Statistics
Students applied statistical tools like R and Python to analyze real-world data. Hands-on research projects helped them understand patterns, trends, and practical applications in their communities.
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Artificial Intelligence
Exploration of AI fundamentals, machine learning, and data algorithms brought students into the future of technology. Discussions also included the ethics and societal impact of AI.
Guest Speakers and Collaboration
Program participants benefited from sessions led by leading academics and industry professionals. Topics included statistics, and advanced learning strategies—connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.
Math Lecture Series
Students explored fundamentals of linear algebra, graph theory, game theory along with math and magic. The program encouraged hands-on exploration of patterns, problem-solving, and mathematical principles, connecting abstract concepts to engaging, real-world applications.
Friday Sessions
Weekly Friday sessions offered immersive, hands-on experiences that blended math, science, and technology with collaborative projects encouraged innovation and teamwork.
Mentor-led presentations on their research work gave students a clearer view of how scientific disciplines operate in real-world contexts, building both knowledge and inspiration for their future studies and careers.
Career panel providing diverse professional perspectives and inspirational guidance for student career exploration.
Closing Ceremony
The summer concluded with a celebration of student achievements. Highlights included project showcases, mentorship recognitions, and reflections on growth and learning throughout the program.
