Data Science in Action

A free two-week summer camp run by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics that introduces high school students to machine learning and programming. Working in teams, students learn Python and program algorithms, including a neural network that recognizes images and drives a toy car. Each team gets a laptop and a Raspberry Pi. Rising freshmen through seniors are eligible, and stipends are available for students from low-income families.

Offered by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Summer Program for high school students in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Computer Science, Health, Medicine

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Data Science in Action

When is the Data Science in Action deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Data Science in Action free?

Yes. Data Science in Action is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Data Science in Action?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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