SPINWIP offers a free, virtual, three-week immersive experience in cutting-edge physics and Python coding, taught by Stanford faculty and mentored by undergraduates, with a strong focus on broadening participation for female and underrepresented students.
The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics (SPINWIP) is a free, three-week virtual summer outreach program hosted by the Stanford Physics Department in collaboration with the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC). It is designed to broaden access to physics and computational science for high school students, particularly encouraging female and gender-minority students, as well as those from under-resourced backgrounds. Participants engage in interactive online instruction, including live lectures by Stanford professors and Python coding instruction. The curriculum covers modern physics themes such as quantum physics, quantum computing, astrophysics, and cosmology. Students work on collaborative small-group projects led by Stanford undergraduate facilitators, gaining practical experience applying computational tools to physics problems and developing confidence in presenting scientific ideas. The program also includes college planning and STEM career development workshops, offering mentorship opportunities with Stanford students and professors.
A typical day involves live lectures by Stanford professors, Python coding instruction, and collaborative small-group projects led by Stanford undergraduate facilitators. The exact schedule varies daily.
This program is best for high school students in grades 9-11 at the time of application who are interested in exploring cutting-edge physics research and learning Python coding, especially female and gender-minority students and those from under-resourced backgrounds.
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