CASE WESTERN RESERVE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

School Location: Cleveland, OH

Program Delivery: Online

Age: 13+

Gender: Coed

Dates: Courses available throughout the year

Session Length: Two or Four Weeks

Category: STEM

Sub-Categories: Pre-Med, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Neuroscience

Cost: $995

Website: bit.ly/cw_tisummerguide2023

Interested in taking STEM courses while in high school? Case Western Reserve’s online pre-college program offers a variety of courses that you can take at your own pace. Featuring experts in the field and taught through dynamic, engaging videos, you’ll gain firsthand knowledge in neuroscience, engineering and more. The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. Apply today and start exploring your future in STEM.

Available Courses:

Astrophysics and Evolutionary Biology: The Origins of Life

Take the ultimate tour of the Cosmic Zoo: from the Big Bang, to emergence of life on earth, from solar system to ecosystem. Along the way you’ll meet dinosaurs, nanoscience, mutant viruses and exoplanets and explore the depths of human consciousness. Enjoy video from two of our awardwinning and most popular professors: Dr. Patricia Princehouse and Dr. Glenn Starkman.

Social Entrepreneurship: The Business of Helping Others

Discover how social entrepreneurs get started, build a value proposition, find customers, identify problems, come up with solutions and create a team. Ideal for future business majors, budding entrepreneurs and anyone with a social conscience. Enjoy video from experienced social entrepreneurs Michael Goldberg, Associate Professor, Design & Innovation and Megan Buchter, Director, Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit.

Engineering: From 2D Sketch to 3D Model

Robotics and animation experts. Video game designers. Electrical and mechanical engineers. Architects. Product designers. Many of the world’s most exciting careers start with a basic knowledge of engineering and design. This course offers an introductory look at these skills. You’ll start with 2D sketching and progress through 3D modeling, using computer-aided design (CAD) to develop a professional final project. You’ll learn the language of design and how to communicate your ideas to other engineers.

Computer Science: An Introduction to Digital Technology

Do you see yourself one day being part of the fast-changing world of computer science? Do you want to know how computers work — from the inside out? In this course, we will take a deep dive into all aspects of computer science, from hardware and operating systems to various web applications. We’ll explore topics such as how digital technology differs from analog; languages like JavaScript, HTML, and Python; algorithmic thinking; and how computers share information.

Neuroscience and Medicine: Inside the Brain and Nervous System

Think of your brain as the command center of your emotions, bodily functions and nervous system. How does it transmit messages to keep everything running? What happens when a neurological disorder appears? What are some of today’s advanced treatments for neurological disorders? In this course, you’ll discover the basics of how neuroscience informs exciting developments in medicine. If you are interested in science, medicine, psychology or other STEM-related subjects, don’t miss this educational adventure. Learn through engaging video lessons by CWRU instructors

Barbara Kuemerle,

PhD, and Ashley Nemes-Baran, PhD.