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Developing The Next Generation of AI Researchers & Engineers

Developing The First Generation of AI Native Researchers & Engineers

Join 150+ high school students who've gone from basic programming to developing their own original AI projects and earning awards at national competitions!"

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Learn Real-World CS Skills

We teach practical data science and ML skills that you need to solve real-world problems. You'll learn industry standard techniques and tooling through our project-based programs.

Build A Unique Project

Use your new skills to create a unique project that aligns with your interests and showcases real-world impact.

Leverage Your Project For Tangible Results

Turn your project into tangible results by competing in research competitions, securing internships, or publishing your work. Our team has experience doing all these things and will guide you through it.

Lucid Academy bridges the gap between classroom learning and Real AI Achievement

Lucid Academy bridges the gap between classroom Coding and Real AI Research

Research awards won by our students in 2024

Students mentored since Dec 2022

Unique machine learning models trained

Of our team are state science fair and/or ISEF winners

Most high school students interested in computer science follow a familiar path: AP CS, YouTube coding tutorials, basic projects…

Then, hit a wall.

There’s no accessible roadmap for students to turn their classroom learning into meaningful real-world achievements.

We're here to change that.

Lucid Academy bridges this gap, guiding ambitious students from foundational programming to developing sophisticated AI projects that earn recognition.

Most high school students interested in computer science follow a familiar path: Intro to Python, AP CS, YouTube and Coursera courses, generic projects…

Then, hit a wall.

There’s no roadmap for students to turn their classroom programming knowledge into meaningful real-world projects and achievements.

We're here to change that.

Lucid Academy is a community of AI engineers, researchers, and builders who help students master AI, develop impressive projects, and unlock opportunities that traditional education can't provide.

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state Level Research awards won by our students in 2024

150+

Students Learned AI and built their first projects

654

Unique machine learning models trained

100%

Of Mentors are awards winning AI researchers

Learn Real-World CS Skills

We teach practical data science and ML skills that you need to solve real-world problems. You'll learn the latest industry standard AI techniques and tooling through our project-based programs.

Build A Unique Project

Use your new skills to create a unique project that aligns with your interests and showcases real-world impact. We offer a 1-on-1 research mentorship program guiding students through this process!

Leverage Your Project For Tangible Results

Turn your project into tangible results by competing in research competitions like ISEF and STS, securing research internships, or publishing your work in journals. Our team has experience doing all these things and will guide you through it.

We've helped over 110 students learn AI and build their first project since 2022!

What our Students have to say:

Hear From Our Students:

We've helped over 110 students learn AI and build their first project since 2022!

Rishika (Pennsylvania)
"We always got to apply the skills on our own. It taught us how to figure things out for ourselves and make the models work. That hands-on approach was awesome."
Ayaan (Texas)
"I liked how the program was paced — a short lecture and then lots of hands-on coding and group work. It was a great way to learn."
Ryan (NYC)
"This class was different because most of what we learned came from practicing the code ourselves. It wasn’t just a bunch of teaching—it was also actually doing."
Neo (California)
The most important skill I got was learning to work with teammates to communicate and create a project together!

Rishika (Pennsylvania)
"We always got to apply the skills on our own. It taught us how to figure things out for ourselves and make the models work. That hands-on approach was awesome."
Ayaan (Texas)
"I liked how the program was paced — a short lecture and then lots of hands-on coding and group work. It was a great way to learn."
Ryan (NYC)
"This class was different because most of what we learned came from practicing the code ourselves. It wasn’t just a bunch of teaching—it was also actually doing."
Neo (California)
The most important skill I got was learning to work with teammates to communicate and create a project together!

Eva (Massachusetts)
I’d recommend this program to anyone interested in AI, machine learning, or data analytics. It helps you see where the future is heading and how to be part of it.
Tanvi (Massachusetts)
I got first place in environmental science at the regional fair, was nominated for the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovator Challenge, and advanced to the state fair. My mentor provided insights and feedback that helped me prepare, practice, and succeed.
Aarin (Location)
I got 3rd place award at MSEF! I would like to thank you again for all your help and support
Afshan (Location)
Thank you for teaching Sara programming and research. It was a wonderful learning opportunity. Thank you again fro your hard work and for making this camp a meaningful experience for her.

Eva (Massachusetts)
I’d recommend this program to anyone interested in AI, machine learning, or data analytics. It helps you see where the future is heading and how to be part of it.
Tanvi (Massachusetts)
I got first place in environmental science at the regional fair, was nominated for the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovator Challenge, and advanced to the state fair. My mentor provided insights and feedback that helped me prepare, practice, and succeed.
Aarin (Location)
I got 3rd place award at MSEF! I would like to thank you again for all your help and support
Afshan (Location)
Thank you for teaching Sara programming and research. It was a wonderful learning opportunity. Thank you again fro your hard work and for making this camp a meaningful experience for her.

1 on 1 Program Alumni
Prathyush
Prathyush built an AI-powered healthy eating app after his grandpa passed away early due to poor dietary choices.
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1 on 1 Program Alumni
Tanvi
Tanvi researched novel carbon capture methods & won 5 Science Fair awards, including 1st for Environmental Science in Massachusetts

1 on 1 Program Alumni
Prathyush
Prathyush built an AI-powered healthy eating app after his grandpa passed away early due to poor dietary choices.
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1 on 1 Program Alumni
Tanvi
Tanvi researched novel carbon capture methods & won 5 Science Fair awards, including 1st for Environmental Science in Massachusetts

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Programs

We believe in close mentorship and project-based learning. That's why we keep our cohorts small (5:1 ratio) and focus on applying the theory students learn from day one. All programs are taught through weekly virtual sessions with our team.

Python for AI

Upcoming Dates:

Spring 2025: March 2nd - March 23rd. Sundays 6-8pm &

Spring 2025: April 2nd - April 23rd. Sundays 6-8pm EST

This isn't just Python basics—it's your foundation for building with AI. In one month, you'll go from complete beginner to writing comprehensive Python code and learning to use AI tools. Perfect for students who want to build actual projects, not just follow tutorials.

This isn't just Python basics—it's your foundation for building with AI. In one month, you'll go from complete beginner to writing comprehensive Python code and learning to use cutting-edge AI tools. Perfect for students who want to build actual projects, not just follow tutorials.

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AI Innovators

Upcoming:

Summer 2025: Jun 22 - Aug 8:

Meetings weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday at 7pm-9pm EST

Learn the fundamentals of data science, machine learning, and how to tackle your own AI projects. All students build 3 mini-projects a final AI Capstone from scratch and present to conclude the program.

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1-on-1 Research Mentorship

OBJECTIVE:

Do a novel AI research project working 1-on-1 with an expert mentor.

FOR:

For AI Innovator graduates or students with past Python & AI experience

How It Works:

Work 1-on-1 with an expert mentor to bring your ideas to life using our step by step guidance that you have unlimited access to.

How We've Helped Students Leverage Their Projects:

3rd Place in MA State Science Fair as a Freshman
Accepted to SIP Summer Research Program (8% Acceptance)
Cold-Emailed and got a research internship with a professor @ CMU
Connected a student with a paid data science internship at a fast-growing startup
Peer-reviewed research publications

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1-on-1 Research Mentorship

Objective:

Do a novel AI engineering/research project about a topic you're excited about working 1-on-1 with an expert mentor.

For:

For AI Innovator graduates or students with past Python & AI experience

How It Works:

Work 1-on-1 with an expert mentor to bring your ideas to life using our step by step guidance that you have unlimited access to.

How We've Helped Students Leverage Their Projects:

25+ total awards won at regional, state, and national level science fairs
3rd Place in MA State Science Fair as a Freshman
Accepted to SIP Summer Research Program (8% Acceptance)
Cold-Emailed and got a research internship with a professor @ CMU
Connected a student with a paid data science internship at a fast-growing startup
Peer-reviewed research publications

See 1-on-1 Research Details & Curriculum

View our programs

We believe in close mentorship and project-based learning. That's why we keep our cohort based programs personal (5:1 student to instructor ratio) and focus on applying the theory students learn from day one. All programs are taught through multiple weekly virtual sessions with our team.

Meet Our Team

AI experts from top universities, international STEM competition winners (ISEF, CAC, Regeneron STS, etc), startup founders/engineers, and published researchers with experience working in labs at Caltech, MIT, Stanford, CMU.

We are AI experts from top universities, international STEM competition winners (ISEF, CAC, Regeneron STS, etc), startup founders/engineers, and published researchers with experience working in labs at Caltech, MIT, Stanford, CMU.

Vaibhav Mishra

B.S in CS from Georgia Tech
Machine Learning Researcher at MIT and Stanford
First Author IEEE, AMIA, JACC
Founding AI Engineer at health tech startup

B.S in CS from Georgia Tech
Machine Learning Researcher at MIT and Stanford
First Author IEEE, AMIA, JACC
Founding AI Engineer at $12 million valued health tech startup

Parth Kocheta

CS Junior at UMD
Grand Prize at Massachusetts Science Fair
AI Research @ Carnegie Mellon AirLab
2x Machine Learning intern @ Sanofi

CS Junior at UMD, building AI projects since 8th grade
$10,000 Grand Prize at Massachusetts Science Fair
AI Research @ Carnegie Mellon
2x ML Intern at Fortune 500 Pharma
Mentored 30+ Students to science fair awards

Rachel Wu

CS/AI @ MIT
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar 2024
Congressional App Challenge Winner
NYC Terra Science Fair Winner

CS/AI @ MIT
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar 2024
Congressional App Challenge Winner
NYC Terra Science Fair Winner

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