ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS
"The best way to understanding is a few good examples."
–Sir Isaac Newton
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Encompassing a range of engineering topics our online engineering research internships provide high school students with the unique opportunity to work jointly with a world-leading engineer. On your internship you will advance the boundaries of knowledge in engineering, and coauthor an original research paper in collaboration with other student colleagues and under the guidance of your expert mentor.
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Deepen your understanding of engineering while acquiring practical research skills and hands-on experience into what it is like to undertake advanced study in the field. Become a published author when you submit your completed research paper to our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly publication.
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World Scholars Academy engineering internship programs are an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your unique talents, substantiate your commitment to excellence, and individuate yourself from peers so you can stand out when applying to top universities.​​
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WORLD ENGINEERING
INTERNSHIPS
World Scholars Academy engineering internships for ages 15-18 analyze the latest advances in engineering including; drone technology, artificial intelligence, frontiers in military weaponry, exotic materials, and nuclear power. On the internship you will work with fellow World Scholars to research and coauthor a topflight academic paper on your topic with the close support of your mentor, a world-leading expert in the field.
During your internship you will learn specialist research techniques, survey the extant literature of the discipline, and conduct original research on your topic. You will contribute your own ideas to the project's successful completion, and will build technical skills and practical know-how to excel as an engineer. Your final paper will be reviewed by your mentor and submitted to either our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly engineering publication.
Internships take place on either Saturday or Sunday over four weeks, allowing you to participate in an internship during your normal school year or simultaneously with a World Scholars Academy academic summer course. Interns should expect to spend several additional hours outside of their live contact time each week to complete their research project. World Scholars Academy engineering internships include:
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Maximum class size six (6) students
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Individualized feedback and academic guidance
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Certificate of Completion
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Co-authored research paper submitted for publication
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Entry into the WSR Best Review Award competition
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See the following link for examples of previous Engineering Internship research outputs. Upcoming engineering internship opportunities are listed below. Please note that places on World Scholars Academy internship programs are extremely limited and currently listed research topics may not recur.
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Internship Details
Step into the world of super skyscrapers, where ground-breaking technology meets cutting-edge design. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), there are 236 "supertall" buildings across the world - a moniker given to towers taller than 300 meters (or 1,000ft). 160 supertalls have been built just since 2014 and 96 more are currently in the development pipeline, including the 1000+ meter (3,000+ft) tall Jeddah tower under construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Explore how these towering giants are pushing the boundaries of engineering, and revolutionizing the way we think about economics, innovation, and sustainability.
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On this internship you’ll delve into the incredible advancements behind super skyscrapers, including:
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High-performance materials such as carbon fiber and graphene
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Aerodynamic designs to combat wind forces
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Seismic engineering for earthquake resilience
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Advanced construction technologies
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Smart sustainability​
Learn how architects and engineers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in fields such as space optimization, structural integrity, and the logistics of constructing at unprecedented scales, all while delivering awe-inspiring designs that beggar the imagination.
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During this month-long internship you will explore the extreme physics of super skyscrapers and discover their many engineering challenges. Collaborating with your fellow interns you will research the state-of-the-art in super skyscraper engineering, and will survey the known and theoretical limits of building tall. With your expert mentor’s guidance, you will co-author an academic research paper on this topic for publication. No previous knowledge of physics or engineering is required to participate.
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Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 9am-12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th 2025
Price: $2195
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.
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Biologists, physicists, ecologists and other scientists use the term “emergent” to describe self-organizing, collective behaviors that appear when a large collection of things acts as one. Combinations of lifeless atoms give rise to living cells; water molecules create waves; murmurations of starlings swoop through the sky in changing but coherent patterns; individual cells work together to make muscles move and hearts beat. Critically, emergent abilities show up in systems that involve lots of independent parts. But researchers have only recently started to document these abilities in Large Language Models (LLMs) as those models have grown to enormous sizes. Many of these emergent behaviors illustrate “zero-shot” learning, which describes an LLM’s ability to solve problems it has never seen before. This has been a long-time goal in artificial intelligence research, and offers the potential to revolutionize the rate of technological innovation and scientific discovery.
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During this month-long internship you will research the current capabilities of LLMs to produce emergent behavior, including the problem of 'bias' which currently afflicts them. Collaborating with your fellow interns you will explore the theoretical limits of emergent AI to solve novel scientific problems, and assess the likely effects of this technology on science, the economy, and human civilization. With your expert mentor’s guidance, you will co-author an academic research paper on this topic for publication. No previous knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, or computer science is required to participate.
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Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 9am-12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th 2025
Price: $2195
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.
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Recent years have seen an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks targeting everything from personal data to national infrastructure. High-profile cases of ransomware, phishing, and data breaches have not only caused billions in damages but also raised critical questions about our ability to protect sensitive information in an increasingly connected world. As technology advances, so do the tactics of cybercriminals, challenging individuals, organizations, and governments to stay one step ahead.
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This situation has raised a vital question: how can we defend against evolving cyber threats while safeguarding privacy, freedom, and trust in the digital age? On this internship, you will conduct research to explore the multi-faceted world of cybersecurity. This field encompasses not just technical solutions like encryption and firewalls but also human factors such as user behavior, ethics, and policymaking. You'll examine the strategies employed by hackers, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the cutting-edge defenses designed to thwart them.
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During this month-long internship, you will conduct original research into emerging trends in cybersecurity. Collaborating with fellow interns, you will critically analyze case studies and theoretical frameworks, applying insights to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. With the guidance of your mentor, you will co-author an academic research paper on a key cybersecurity issue for publication. No prior experience in computer science or cybersecurity is required—just a keen interest in technology, problem-solving, and the future of digital security.
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Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 9am-12pm PT | 12pm-3pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 27th 2025
Price: $2195
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.