BEAM Online
Online Research & Innovation
7.12- 7.26.2021*
* Pre-session starts on 6/21
UCI x GATI's Online Research & Innovation Program for High School Students Interested in the Fields of Science, Tech, Engineering & Medicine!
* On-campus program will resume in 2022 [BEAM Residential Session].
University-Level Online STEM Research & Innovation
UCI x GATI offers an enriching experience for gifted high school students to pursue their passion and interests in the ever-expanding fields of Biology, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Medicine (BEAM). Students will learn about current research of distinguished faculty at UCI. With a diverse and multidisciplinary set of research projects, students will be immersed in fields including, but not limited to:
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Mechanical / Chemical Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
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Anatomy and Neurobiology
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Neurology and Neurological Surgery
In addition to developments and growth in research at the university level, students will participate in the innovative side of research. Students will be able to connect the dots and see the research process holistically by further developing:
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Skills in collaborative group settings
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Communication skills
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Critical thinking skills
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Entrepreneurship / Innovation
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Why BEAM Online?
Phases of BEAM Online
Sample Day in the BEAM Online Main Session
Note: The flow is not necessarily in order.
* live or pre-recorded
BEAM Featured Faculty
Yama Akbari

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery
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Dr. Akbari's research revolves around investigating mechanisms underlying consciousness, coma, and global stroke with a focus on cardiac arrest (CA) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). His lab is the first cardiac arrest and resuscitation lab at UC Irvine, incorporating a combination of basic science, translational, and clinical research aspects.
David Reinkensmeyer

Professor at the Anatomy and Neurobiology & Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Dr. Reinkensmeyer's research activities focus on movement control, neuro-rehabilitation and robotics. One of his group's objectives is to develop physically interacting, mechatronic devices ("rehabilitators") to help the nervous system recover movement ability after neurologic injuries such as stroke or spinal cord injury. His group also is working to understand the adaptive control processes that enable motor learning throughout the life span.
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Lawrence Kulinsky

Project Scientist at Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Dr. Kulinsky is the Scientific Chair of the International Institution on Micro and Nano Manufacturing. He has authored more than 70 book chapter and other peer-reviewed publications as well as 16 patents and invention disclosures. His research focuses on the areas of micro- and nano fabrications, electro-active polymers, micro- and nano-fluidics, drug delivery systems, biosensor platforms, and electronic devices.
Zuzanna Siwy

Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Professor Siwy’s research is in the field of experimental biophysics and condensed matter physics. Her current focus is using synthetic nanopores as templates for biomimetic channels as well as ionic diodes and ionic transistors. She is interested in new physical and chemical phenomena accompanying ionic and molecular transport at the nano-and microscales.
Tuition & Scholarship
Regular Program (Pre-Session + Main Session) Fees: $3,995 (Online Program) >> $3,495
Comprehensive Program (Pre-Session + Main session + Post-Session) Fees: $5,995
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Scholarships Available for:
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California residents
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Students who demonstrate superior academic achievements and outstanding talents in research and innovation (LIMITED)