Nexellence Institute
Inspiring young people through curiosity, creativity, and hands-on research
Inspiring young people through curiosity, creativity, and hands-on research
Two locations, one mission: empowering the next generation of researchers and innovators
In collaboration with Northwestern CTD
Northwestern University, Evanston Campus
June 28 – July 17 | Weekdays | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Residential option available
A three-week summer intensive introducing motivated middle school students to the foundations of academic research. Students learn to turn curiosity into structured inquiry through guided research seminars and hands-on data analysis.
What students will do:
Deliverables:
A three-week intensive for high school students preparing for advanced, research-based academic pathways. Students move from interesting ideas to defensible studies through structured research design and applied Python analysis.
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International Summer Research Program
Beijing, China
August 2 – 14 | Weekdays | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Residential option available
A two-week intensive introducing motivated middle school students to the foundations of academic research. Students learn to turn curiosity into structured inquiry through guided research seminars and hands-on data analysis.
What students will do:
Deliverables:
A two-week intensive for high school students preparing for advanced, research-based academic pathways. Students move from interesting ideas to defensible studies through structured research design and applied Python analysis.
What students will do:
Deliverables:
Our curriculum is built on three interconnected pillars that prepare students for real-world research
Learn to frame testable questions, design ethical studies, and apply rigorous methodologies. From observation and surveys to quasi-experimental designs, students build a strong foundation in how research works.
Hands-on training in data science, Python programming, machine learning, and AI skills. Students clean, reshape, and analyze real-world datasets to support evidence-based claims.
Master the art of communicating research findings through structured memos, publication-quality visualizations, and formal research presentations that tell a compelling data story.
Hear from Dr. Michelle Yin about the Nexellence ResearchCORE philosophy, curriculum, and what students can expect.
Hear directly from Nexellence students about their experience
As part of the Nexellence curriculum, we offer AI skills training in collaboration with the Inclusive AI Institute. Content designed by Inclusive AI Institute, delivered and supported by Nexellence.
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