AI PROGRAM FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FOUNDED AND RUN BY HARVARD GRADUATES

AI PROGRAM FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS

founded and run by Harvard graduates

Our Programs

AI Scholars

Learn about key concepts in AI from the experts. Build a guided project with a group of 3-5 students.

AI Fellowship

Work 1-on-1 under the mentorship of an AI expert. Create a novel AI model in a field of your interest.

Our Programs

AI Scholars

Learn the fundamentals of AI from researchers and practitioners. Build a real-world project in groups of 3-5 students.

AI Fellowship

1-on-1 mentorship from AI experts to create a novel AI model in your area of interest.

Where our mentors come from

Where our mentors come from

Our Mentors

Yiqiao

PhD in Statistics

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

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Predictive Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Interpretable Machine Learning, Quantitative Finance

Specialization

Dash

MS, Data Science

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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Specialization

Causal inference in social policy and education

M.E. Computational Science and Engineering

Emma

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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Specialization

Causal inference in social policy and education

Our Mentors

M.E. in Computational Science and Engineering

Emma

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Specialization

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Computational neuroscience, personalized medicine, adversarial machine learning.

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PhD Candidate in Statistics

Yiqiao

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Specialization

Deep Learning, Predictive and Interpretable Machine Learning, Quantitative Finance

MS in Data Science

Dash

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Specialization

Causal inference in social policy and education

Message from our Program Director, Tyler Moulton

I was given a dataset with 10,000 stars and too many variables to count! I was overwhelmed, but lucky; my mentor, a data science savant and senior research at Cambridge, guided me towards mastering AI and leveraging to classify stellar types in the Orion Nebula. With his help, I was able to master the fundamentals of machine learning and first author my first research publication at the intersection of astronomy and AI!

I joined the Veritas AI team my experience tells me how incredibly formative a program ours can be in a young scholar’s development. AI might be a difficult field to access, but with the right curriculum, mentor, and overall support system, I believe any high school student can master the fundamentals of AI!

I myself have now worked with several of our astronomy students on AI projects (hazardous asteroid classification, anyone?), and get so excited at the different projects our mentors and students undertake together. From medicine and finance to art generation and literary analysis, I’ve seen AI applied across every field of study. Even more exciting, I’ve seen so many high schoolers empowered in their newfound mastery and impactful application of artificial intelligence.

Attending a small public high school, my school didn’t offer courses in computer science… let alone data science of Artificial Intelligence. By the time I reached my junior year at Harvard, I had only taken one course in computer science and felt that AI would be beyond my skillset. After all, only geniuses get to build AI software!

The summer after my junior year, I was lucky enough to attend Trinity College, University of Cambridge as a research fellow at the Institute of Astronomy. It was my first research experience, and I didn’t realize until my first day at the IoA just how data-driven scientific fields like astronomy truly are!

Tyler Moulton

Harvard University Class of 2020
Program Director, Veritas AI

Letter from our Program Director, Tyler Moulton

My small public high school didn’t offer courses in computer science, much less artificial intelligence. So, by the time I reached my junior year at Harvard as an undergraduate, I had only taken one course in computer science and felt that AI was beyond my skillset. Then, a summer in Cambridge using AI and Astronomy changed my trajectory.

The summer after my junior year, I was lucky enough to work at the University of Cambridge as a research fellow at the Institute of Astronomy. It was my first research experience, and I didn’t realize until my first day at Cambridge just how much data was in Astronomy!

I was given a dataset with 10,000 stars and too many variables to count. I was overwhelmed, but luckily, my mentor, a data science and astronomy researcher at Cambridge, helped me learn AI and leverage it to classify stellar types in the Orion Nebula. With his help, I wrote my first research publication at the intersection of astronomy and AI!



I joined the Veritas AI team because I’ve experienced firsthand how learning about AI can change a young scholar’s trajectory. AI might feel difficult for many students, but with the right curriculum, mentor, and support system, I believe any high school student can master the fundamentals of AI! That’s our mission.


I have worked with several of our students on AI projects (hazardous asteroid classification, anyone?), and get so excited at the different projects our mentors and students undertake together. From medicine and finance to art generation and literary analysis, I’ve seen AI applied across every field of study. I’m so excited to help students explore the world of AI - just like my mentor showed me! I hope you’ll join us.

Yours,
Tyler Moulton
Harvard College 2020 Graduate
Program Director, Veritas AI

Credit Partnership with the University of California, San Diego

We are proud to partner with the University of California, San Diego Extended Studies (UCSD Extended Studies).


Any student who successfully completes one of our high school programs is eligible to receive post-baccalaureate credit from UCSD Extended Studies.

Student Testimonials

  • Greenwood High International School, Grade 11

    “I loved the structure of the classes in which we learned a particular concept and then applied it. The classes were extremely interactive and inclusive and the small groups allowed us to get personal attention and have our questions answered.”

    - Devika M.

  • Singapore International School, Grade 11

    “I would like to give a big thank you to all the mentors. I have learned a lot under them, and I believe that this has sparked an interest in me to pursue more in depth AI projects.”

    - Noela H.

  • Buffalo Grove High School Grade 10

    The final project was so fun and insightful and I really appreciated how we were able to apply all of the skills we learned throughout the course into a project that we were interested and passionate about!

    - Velislava M.

  • Milton Academy Grade 10

    I enjoyed working with mentors on the final projects. I felt like I had a lot more agency over what I wanted to cover, and I enjoyed my mentor's leadership when it came to solving coding problems and explaining new concepts.

    - Bryan S.

  • “The Veritas AI program has opened new possibilities for me that I may not have discovered otherwise, as I plan to combine the powers of machine learning into my current interests by potentially double majoring in chemical biology and data science.”


    - Kyle W.
    Radnor High School, Grade 11

  • “Collaborating with my team members allowed me to form new friendships and illustrated the significance of AI in the medical field and how teamwork can effectively solve problems.”


    - Arjun P.
    California High School, Grade 9

  • The final project was so fun and insightful and I really appreciated how we were able to apply all of the skills we learned throughout the course into a project that we were interested and passionate about!


    - Velislava M.
    Buffalo Grove High School, Grade 10

  • “I loved the structure of the classes in which we learned a particular concept and then applied it. The classes were extremely interactive and inclusive and the small groups allowed us to get personal attention and have our questions answered.”

    - Devika M.
    Greenwood High International School, Grade 11

  • “I would like to give a big thank you to all the mentors. I have learned a lot under them, and I believe that this has sparked an interest in me to pursue more in depth AI projects.”



    - Noela H.
    Singapore International School, Grade 11

  • “I enjoyed working with mentors on the final projects. I felt like I had a lot more agency over what I wanted to cover, and I enjoyed my mentor's leadership when it came to solving coding problems and explaining new concepts.“

    - Bryan S.
    Milton Academy, Grade 10

  • “Working one-on-one with another mentor in the Fellowship program has granted me the opportunity to further dive into the specifics of AI. The AI Scholars program taught me the basics of building an AI algorithm but now I could apply an AI project to a larger-scale audience.”

    - Fiona V.
    Bernards High School, Grade 10

FAQ’s

  • You can find our application form here: https://airtable.com/shrxkmoJaqCLX9ycl

  • Classes are held online via Zoom.

  • Yes, we offer need-based financial aid for students! We offer up to 100% of aid. You can indicate that you need aid directly in the application form, and you will automatically be considered!

FAQ’s

  • You can find our application form here.

  • Classes are held online via Zoom.

  • Yes, we offer need-based financial aid for students! We offer up to 100% of aid. You can indicate that you need aid directly in the application form, and you will automatically be considered!