Frontiers is an on-campus, residential, research, and learning experience that challenges soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics, and engineering. Now in its 27th year of operation, it continues to be enthusiastically received by its participants. You will learn from outstanding professors and use state-of-the-art experimental, analytical, and computer technology and facilities. WPI students majoring in your area of study will assist you in the lab and in study groups. Last, but not least, you will work with classmates from all over the world to assemble your findings!



Frontiers focuses on current laboratory techniques and unsolved problems in aerospace engineering, biology, chemistry/biochemistry, civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, interactive media and game development, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics (Session I); and robotics (Session II). Rounding out the academic experience are communications workshops in areas such as writing, art, music, speech, history, law, and theatre. A full schedule of activities includes evening workshops, field trips, movies, live performances, and tournaments.

 

Throughout your stay on campus you will have access to Gordon Library, which supports study and research with its collection of more than 298,000 books, 90,000 audio and videocassettes, films, music recordings, and microforms. Additionally, you will have accounts on WPI's computer system and access to PCs and UNIX workstations. A detailed schedule of activities will be provided upon your arrival. We think you'll find this summer enrichment experience challenging, well-balanced, and loads of fun!