Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging
High School Outreach Program
Overview
The Dalio Institute’s (Dalio ICI) High School Outreach Program is a 4-week summer program designed to offer high school students an opportunity to learn several research skills related to biomedical engineering. Students will be mentored by senior members of the research staff at the Dalio ICI. Mentees will be trained on a set of core skills at the Dalio ICI, such as image segmentation, 3D printing, soft materials fabrication, and arduino programming. In addition, mentors will provide further training and/or reading material when deemed necessary for the successful completion of the student’s project. Potential topics for research projects include soft robotics, medical devices, microfluidics, 3D printing, and sensors. At the end of the 4-week summer program, all students will present their work in a presentation to cultivate their communication skills. Students will receive constructive feedback on their presentations from their peers, mentors, and the lab PIs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, the student must be enrolled in a high school at the time of the program, and able to commit to the entire 4-week duration of the program.
Application
• Prepare a 1 page resume including: 1 paragraph on interest in the program, name, high school, GPA, classes taken, extra-curricular activities, and other information you wish to share.
•Email the resume and youtube link to: [email protected]
Important Dates
• Application Deadline: End of April each year.
The Dalio Institute’s (Dalio ICI) High School Outreach Program is a 4-week summer program designed to offer high school students an opportunity to learn several research skills related to biomedical engineering. Students will be mentored by senior members of the research staff at the Dalio ICI. Mentees will be trained on a set of core skills at the Dalio ICI, such as image segmentation, 3D printing, soft materials fabrication, and arduino programming. In addition, mentors will provide further training and/or reading material when deemed necessary for the successful completion of the student’s project. Potential topics for research projects include soft robotics, medical devices, microfluidics, 3D printing, and sensors. At the end of the 4-week summer program, all students will present their work in a presentation to cultivate their communication skills. Students will receive constructive feedback on their presentations from their peers, mentors, and the lab PIs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, the student must be enrolled in a high school at the time of the program, and able to commit to the entire 4-week duration of the program.
Application
• Prepare a 1 page resume including: 1 paragraph on interest in the program, name, high school, GPA, classes taken, extra-curricular activities, and other information you wish to share.
•Email the resume and youtube link to: [email protected]
Important Dates
• Application Deadline: End of April each year.
