MIT · University of Tulsa · Summer 2027
MIT Tulsa Advanced Sciences Camp
A life-changing summer experience for high school students who are members of federally recognized tribes. Learn, grow, and build lasting friendships. All expenses paid.
- Dates
- July 25 to August 3, 2027
- Location
- University of Tulsa
- Applications
- Open October 14, 2026
About the program
TASC is a ten-day summer program run by current MIT students and staff. It gives ambitious high school students who are members of federally recognized tribes ten days of serious science and a community to share it with.
TASC ran in 2025 and again in 2026, most recently bringing 25 students from 5 states and more than 10 tribal nations to Tulsa. Planning for TASC ’27 is underway.
We are looking for students who show curiosity and ambition, whether that comes from classes, arts, sports, community work, or hands-on projects.
TASC is a program of the MIT Priscilla King Gray Center for Social Impact, hosted at the University of Tulsa. See our partners
In students’ words
“I learned to re-evaluate how I think, to identify my assumptions. In the bio track, we would engage in deep and long debate about ethics, reasoning, and technology.”
“The teachers were very passionate. They are close in age, so it seemed like intentional teaching. That’s why it was easier to understand.”
“I had no prior experience in STEM, not advanced at least. I feel like I get it now. That’s all part of the self-learning attitude of TASC. Learning how to learn.”
Five tracks
Depth over breadth. Each track is taught by MIT students and staff, with hands-on sessions and real discussion.
AI Engineering
How machine learning actually works, from the ground up. Neural networks, backpropagation, computer vision, and building real systems.
DNA Technology
The genetic history and future of nature. Understanding CRISPR, DNA sequencing, and molecular biology.
Fundamentals of Reality
As Mark Twain said, “Truth is stranger than the strangest fiction.” Quantum mechanics, relativity, particles, and the cosmos.
Chemistry and Energy
Nuclear fusion, organic chemistry, the atomic age, and the future of energy.
From Sand to Superintelligence
How computers work, built all the way up from silicon wafers to transistors to processors and operating systems.
Beyond the tracks
Workshops and sessions outside the core tracks help students turn curiosity into the ability to act on it.
Rationality and decision making
- Bayesian reasoning
- Recognizing cognitive bias
- Decision theory
- The scientific method
- Probabilistic thinking
- Research design
- Real-world problem solving
- Community impact assessment
Leadership and community impact
- Vision setting and goals
- Community project planning
- Public speaking
- Meeting industry leaders
- Academic and career planning
- Faculty mentorship sessions
- Industry leader roundtables
- Research presentation workshop
A week at TASC ’26
Who can apply
- Tribal enrollment
- Applicants must be enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe.
- Nomination
- Students can be nominated by their schools, tribal education offices, or community leaders.
- Direct applications
- Students who meet the eligibility criteria may also apply directly.
All program costs are covered, whether or not a student was nominated.
Admissions for TASC ’27
- Applications open
- October 14, 2026
- Early deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Early decisions
- February 12, 2027
- Regular deadline
- March 14, 2027
- Regular decisions
- April 16, 2027
- Reply by
- April 30, 2027
On campus in Tulsa
- Arrival
- Sunday, July 25, 2027
- Departure
- Tuesday, August 3, 2027
Taught by students who have been in your shoes
TASC is led by undergraduates from MIT and Harvard who care about science and education. They bring real research experience and a commitment to helping the next generation succeed.
Nominating a student
Teachers, counselors, tribal education offices, and community leaders can nominate students. Nominated students are invited to complete a short application and an interview. A nomination is not required: students can also apply directly.
Contact
For questions about nominations, eligibility, or the program, write to the program director.
- tasc-exec@mit.edu
- Phone
- (571) 395-2420
Journalists: see the press page.