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What is the LLRISE program?

The Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) program is a summer workshop teaching students how to build small radar systems. This summer STEM program is a FREE two-week residential project-based enrichment program for outstanding students currently in their junior year in high school. The program is typically held in mid-July.

In 2013, the workshop will be held July 14-27.

What will participants do?

Students will gain an in-depth experience in building small radar systems. Participants will be challenged to build a Doppler and range radar by using creative problem-solving strategies. This hands-on program allows students to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory with highly talented scientists and engineers.

Where is it held?

Instruction is provided at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, by Laboratory technical staff and undergraduate and graduate students from MIT. The participants will reside in an MIT dormitory for two weeks during this camp.

What is the cost?

This program is free and includes room and board. Students will provide their own transportation to and from the MIT main campus at the beginning and end of the program. Transportation will be provided each day from the main campus to Lincoln Laboratory, returning to the main campus at the end of the each day's program.

To be eligible:

  • Be a U.S. citizen (foreign citizens who are permanent residents are not eligible)
  • Have completed or will complete physics and pre-calculus by end of junior year
  • Be passionate about science, math, and engineering
  • Be completing your junior year in high school

To apply, send:

  • Student application by April 12 - EXTENDED
  • Official high school transcript by April 12 - EXTENDED
  • Copy of standardized test score (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II, etc.) by April 12 - EXTENDED
  • Two teacher recommendation forms (one from math teacher, one from science teacher) mailed by teacher or student, postmarked by April 12 - EXTENDED

Dates to remember:

April 12, 2013 Application deadline.
April 12, 2013 Supporting material (transcript, test scores, and recommendations) mailed to MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Mid-May, 2013 Admission decisions sent via email.
July 14, 2013 First day of program. Arrive at MIT campus.
July 27, 2013 Last day of program. Depart MIT campus.

 

Items can be mailed to:

  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  • Communications and Community Outreach Office
  • Room S3-106D
  • 244 Wood Street
  • Lexington, MA 02420

or scanned and e-mailed to:

  • logoCCOO@LL.mit.edu

Questions?

Contact us at CCOO@LL.mit.edu

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