Summer 2025 Early Application Deadline is May 15th at 12:00 AM EST. Apply today to secure your spot.
Summer 2025 Early Application Deadline is May 15th at 12:00 AM EST. Apply today to secure your spot.
Summer 2025 Early Application Deadline is May 15th at 12:00 AM EST. Apply today to secure your spot.
Intermediate
Transform Your Teen from Code Beginner to AI Builder in 8 Weeks
Transform Your Teen from Code Beginner to AI Builder in 8 Weeks
A structured journey from AI fundamentals to portfolio-ready projects in small cohorts with dedicated student mentors who've worked on AI at places l
A structured journey from AI fundamentals to portfolio-ready projects in small cohorts with dedicated student mentors who've worked on AI at places l
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Motivated high school students curious about AI, computer science, and real-world applications of machine learning. You’re not here for theory—you want to build real things and understand how AI powers the world around you. Whether you're dreaming of publishing research, launching a startup, or just getting ahead before college, this is your launchpad.
Pre-req: Be comfortable writing basic Python code.
Summer 2025 Logistics
Summer 2025 Logistics
June 22 - August 15th
Wednesday, Group Time
Wednesday, Group Time
Friday, Office Hours
Friday, Office Hours
Sunday, Lecture Day
Sunday, Lecture Day
Our Approach
Our Approach
Taught by
Taught by
Weekly Curiculum
AI in the Wild
In this week, we start building a personal AI assistant with basic NLP. We continue working on mastering the fundmanetals for AI applications and understanding the AI landscape like key terminology.
AI in the Wild
In this week, we start building a personal AI assistant with basic NLP. We continue working on mastering the fundmanetals for AI applications and understanding the AI landscape like key terminology.
Week 2
In this week, we create a data storytelling dashboard. We learn how to clean data, different visualization techniques, and how to extract insights from real world data
Week 2
In this week, we create a data storytelling dashboard. We learn how to clean data, different visualization techniques, and how to extract insights from real world data
Week 3
In this week, we start creating a predictive model for real world problems. We master classification and regression techniques, and learn future engineering and model evaluation
Week 3
In this week, we start creating a predictive model for real world problems. We master classification and regression techniques, and learn future engineering and model evaluation
Week 4
In this week, we build an image classification application. We start to understand neural network architecture and implement and train basic neural networks
Week 4
In this week, we build an image classification application. We start to understand neural network architecture and implement and train basic neural networks
Week 5
In this week, we create a NLP application. We master text preprocessing techniques, and work with word embeddings and language models
Week 5
In this week, we create a NLP application. We master text preprocessing techniques, and work with word embeddings and language models
Week 6
In this week, we create a computer vision system. We implement object detection and recognition and build applications that process visual information
Week 6
In this week, we create a computer vision system. We implement object detection and recognition and build applications that process visual information
Week 7
In this week, we build applications using large language models. We master prompt engineering techniques and create tools that leverage generative AI
Week 7
In this week, we build applications using large language models. We master prompt engineering techniques and create tools that leverage generative AI
Week 8
In this week, we refine and extend your most promising project, prepare your presentation, and showcase your work to the Lucid Community!
Week 8
In this week, we refine and extend your most promising project, prepare your presentation, and showcase your work to the Lucid Community!
Past AI Innovator Capstone Projects
By Rishika, Atticus, and Nidhi
Brain Tumor Segmentation With CNN's
The three of built a smart brain tumor detection process
By Aanya, Senorena, Samvarth
Pneumonia Detection Model
The three of built a smart Pneumonia detection model
By Rishika, Atticus, and Nidhi
Brain Tumor Segmentation With CNN's
The three of built a smart brain tumor detection process
By Aanya, Senorena, Samvarth
Pneumonia Detection Model
The three of built a smart Pneumonia detection model
By Rishika, Atticus, and Nidhi
Brain Tumor Segmentation With CNN's
The three of built a smart brain tumor detection process
By Aanya, Senorena, Samvarth
Pneumonia Detection Model
The three of built a smart Pneumonia detection model
By Rishika, Atticus, and Nidhi
Brain Tumor Segmentation With CNN's
The three of built a smart brain tumor detection process
By Aanya, Senorena, Samvarth
Pneumonia Detection Model
The three of built a smart Pneumonia detection model
From AI Innovators to Award Winners
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July 2024
Senorena & Her Dad
"This program covered more machine learning material than my Master's from Boston University!!" - Raja
July 2024
Ayaan & Ryan
"Before I didnt understand how machine learning actually works but now I could teach it to someone else"- Ayaan (AI Innovator's Summer Cohort 2025)tection
The Program Ends With A…
Capstone Project
Pick an exciting topic
Explore a topic you all are interested in
Work in groups of 3-4
No need to struggle and work alone. Partner with like minded individuals!
Create your outcome
App? Research Paper? A startup? This is all for you to decide!
Get feedback
At the end, present your final project and get feedback from our team
What students have built...
By Rishika, Atticus, Nidhi
Brain Tumor Segmentation With CNN's
The three of built a smart brain tumor detection model
By Aanya, Senorena, Samvarth
Pneumonia Detection Model
The three of built a smart Pneumonia detection model
Hear From Our Students
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July 2024
Senorena & Her Dad
"This program covered more machine learning material than my Master's from Boston University!!" - Raja
July 2024
Ayaan & Ryan
"Before I didnt understand how machine learning actually works but now I could teach it to someone else"- Ayaan (AI Innovator's Summer Cohort 2025)tection
July 2024
Ayaan & Ryan
"Before I didnt understand how machine learning actually works but now I could teach it to someone else"- Ayaan (AI Innovator's Summer Cohort 2025)tection
July 2024
Rishika
"I was able to build on my previous Python experience to now actually build solutions to real-world problems"
July 2024
Neo, Eva, Shaurya
"The most important skill I got was working with teammates to communicate and build a project together"- Neo (AI Innovator's Summer Cohort 2025)
July 2024
Senorena & Her Dad
"This program covered more machine learning material than my Master's from Boston University!!" - Raja
Who we are
Meet Your Mentors!
Meet Your Mentors!
We are a young team obsessed with using AI to solve real-world problems!
We are a young team obsessed with using AI to solve real-world problems!
Vaibhav Mishra
B.S in CS from Georgia Tech
Machine Learning Researcher at MIT and Stanford
First Author IEEE, AMIA, JACC
Founding AI Engineer at health tech startup
Parth Kocheta
CS Junior at UMD
Grand Prize at Massachusetts Science Fair
AI Research @ Carnegie Mellon AirLab
2x Machine Learning intern @ Sanofi
Rachel Wu
CS/AI @ MIT
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar 2024
Congressional App Challenge Winner
NYC Terra Science Fair Winner
Vaibhav Mishra
B.S in CS from Georgia Tech
Machine Learning Researcher at MIT and Stanford
First Author IEEE, AMIA, JACC
Founding AI Engineer at health tech startup
Parth Kocheta
CS Junior at UMD
Grand Prize at Massachusetts Science Fair
AI Research @ Carnegie Mellon AirLab
2x Machine Learning intern @ Sanofi
Rachel Wu
CS/AI @ MIT
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar 2024
Congressional App Challenge Winner
NYC Terra Science Fair Winner
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