ABOUT THE WORLD SCIENCE SCHOLARS

World Science Scholars (WSS), a free program of the World Science Festival, selects a small group of high school students from around the world with extraordinary mathematical talent and provides them with an unparalleled opportunity to apply their abilities to unexplored disciplines. Guided by world-renowned experts, scholars examine ways that advanced mathematics skills can be applied to solve complex challenges in a wide range of scientific fields.

The World Science Scholars Program

  • Deepen your knowledge through rigorous and exciting coursework and experiences that cannot be found elsewhere. Inspiring, self-paced college-level courses include interactive demonstrations, exercises, discussions, and video lectures. 
  • Grapple with mathematical ideas in new and unfamiliar contexts through experiences led by world-renowned scientists in a range of fields, including particle physics, computational thinking, gene editing, neuroscience, nanoscience, astrobiology, string theory, and many more.
  • Collaborate with scholars around the world to brainstorm, design, and present projects on topics ranging from nanobot innovations, computer language software development, evolutionary causation, and more.
  • Participate in live sessions with faculty members to engage in discussions about the cutting-edge concepts included in the courses.
  • Interact weekly with content-expert teaching fellows to discuss course content, take virtual lab tours, and receive feedback on projects.
  • Forge friendships with like-minded peers in an enriching, vibrant, and intellectual social network.
  • Participate in a celebratory end-of-program event that includes receipt of a certificate of completion for those who fulfill the program’s commitment requirements.

Other Benefits

  • Join a vibrant and growing community of scientists and innovators.
  • Build relationships with course professors that extend beyond the WSS program.