Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience for High Schoolers at Dartmouth

This two-week precollege program at Dartmouth College introduces high-school students to core topics in psychology and cognitive neuroscience through interactive lectures, lab demonstrations and hands-on activities. Participants explore memory, learning, decision-making and emotion, participate in behavioral experiments (e.

g. , Stroop test), and learn to interpret neuroscience datasets under the guidance of faculty and graduate mentors. Students gain practical experience with research methods and neuroimaging case studies (EEG/fMRI demonstrations), work in small groups on data-analysis tasks, and complete a capstone mini research proposal.

The program emphasizes ethical considerations in brain research and offers guest lectures and lab tours that provide insight into academic and career pathways in psychology and neuroscience. Enrolled students receive detailed performance reports, instructor feedback, and a branded course completion certificate.

Residential and day options are available; residential tuition includes housing, three meals per day, activities and on-campus supervision. International students receive visa support and pre-arrival assistance as described.