Behavioral Research and Videogame Development: Making non-videogame videogames for research purposes

Boston University's RISE Practicum combines instructor-led teaching with collaborative laboratory research. Computational Neurobiology and Data Science were the 2026 study options, connecting neuroscience, programming, computational modeling, and statistical thinking with scientific research. Students follow structured protocols while investigating questions whose scientific outcomes are not predetermined.

Explore neuroscience through the biology and chemistry of the brain, the nervous system, cognition, sensory processing, memory, learning, emotions, behavior and neurological disorders. Small-group discussion, case studies and independent study encourage students to question evidence and communicate complex scientific ideas.

The Italian Opera Summer Program in Milan is designed for creative high school students passionate about music, theatre, and performance.

NYU Precollege introduces students to undergraduate study with NYU faculty and classmates. Academic areas include Arts & Media, STEM, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business, with examples such as The Language of Film, Introduction to Computer Programming, Introduction to Psychology, and Principles of Accounting. Personal academic advising supports exploration of potential majors and new academic interests.

Build a game in Unity while learning C# syntax and custom scripting. Students connect variables, functions, and conditions to player movement, item collection, game mechanics, and level design, then refine and showcase their creation.

Students explore cognitive processes, memory systems and cognitive neuroscience methods while learning how to frame, research and communicate an original academic question. Faculty guidance, peer workshops and staged writing support lead toward rigorous scholarly work and a polished paper.

AIM: Creative Writing helps students develop their writer's voice through fiction, poetry, and screenplays. Seasoned writers combine formal technique seminars with workshops, free-write exercises, constructive feedback, guest speakers, and a concluding writers showcase.

Created by Immerse Education in partnership with TED, this residential experience develops original ideas through storytelling, communication and public-speaking theory, practical workshops, small-group collaboration and individual coaching. Students work toward presenting a TED-style talk to a live audience.

Experience Course combines interactive English lessons with sports, social activities and sightseeing. Projects, games and group work help students develop confidence, collaboration and communication while practicing English beyond the classroom.