STEM TAlented Research (STAR) Summer Camp at Marshall University for Talented High School students
Marshall University invites talented high school students to immerse themselves in college credit-bearing summer research camp to dive deep into university-level STEM research subjects working with prominent faculty researchers and their research team to discover new knowledge.
Advanced high school students choose from several research projects and will join their research team at Marshall University. Selected students will work on their chosen research topic and explore their field of interest in a small group gaining cutting-edge university-level research experience while earning three college credits at the STAR Summer Camp.
Please visit STAR 2022 for more information on detailed activities.
Benefits of the Summer Research Camp:
- Explore interest areas in STEM through a unique research experience at the camp, fully funded by scholarship for qualified students.
- Build lasting relationships with faculty, college students, and like-minded peers through intense research and variety of social activities. Some selected students will continue the research throughout the following years at their high school after summer camp under faculty mentorship.
- Participate in seminars and workshops to bolster research skills, professional and life skills and successfully navigate the college admissions process, higher education opportunities, and your career path.
- Jumpstart college education by taking college credit bearing summer camp and college courses in following years.
Area of Research Interest:
Read the description of research projects below. For the details of the project, please click the title of the project. You may select two research topics of your most interest (top choice, alternative choice):
Archer’s Paradox
Professor: Dr. Arka Chattopadhyay, Civil Engineering
Aims:Flexing of the arrow released from a long bow prevents it from traveling straight to the target. How does an archer achieve accuracy? Let’s simulate it and solve the problem.
Grade: 9-12 (some mathematic background)
Say “NO” to Bullying in Virtual Reality (VR)
Professor: Dr. Tanvir Irfan Chowdhury, Computer Science
Aims: Let’s prevent bullying at school by creating anti-bulling simulation with the help of Virtual Reality.
Grade: 9 – 12 (Programming Language Knowledge, not required but preferred)
Control of Surgical Robot Arms
Professor: Dr. Yousef Sardahi, Mechanical Engineering
Aims: Control the motion of the surgical arms by developing an expert control algorithm with simple if-then statements.
Grade: 9 – 12 (Programming Language Knowledge required)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 
Professor: Dr. Huanu Narman, Computer Science
Aim: Create an Auto Feedback System to improve STEM education using Machine Learning algorithm.
Grade:9 – 12 (Enthusiasm to learn)
Application
Dates: Closed for 2023
Location: Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex (WAEC). Required residence in a college dorm (Twin Towers) with a meal plan.
Cost: $1,500 ($750 for commuter) with a deposit of $200 at the acceptance to the camp. Full scholarship provided for applicants in financial need.
Eligibility to Apply
- Open to qualified students in the 10th and 11th grades (9th or 12th grade applicants considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
Eligibility for Scholarship
- This camp offers financial assistance to students from low-income families who cannot afford the full cost of camp and meets the guidelines set by Marshall University. Please fill out the additional scholarship application form.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the STAR Summer Camp, please contact Dr. Yoo at yoow@marshall.edu