Students gain a deeper understanding of the mathematics and technologies underpinning the Information Age through hands-on learning, direct mentorship from UCLA faculty, and the opportunity to implement a complete wireless communication system.
COSMOS at UCLA's Cluster 8, "Bit by Bit: Mathematics and Technologies of the Information Age," offers a rigorous four-week residential program for high school students passionate about STEM. Students delve into the fundamental principles of how information is stored, protected, and reliably transmitted in our digital world. The curriculum covers techniques for ensuring privacy, compressing data efficiently, and establishing secure wireless communications. Through a blend of morning lectures by UCLA faculty and extensive afternoon lab work with teaching assistants, participants gain hands-on experience with programming assignments and course project modules. The program culminates in a final project where students implement an end-to-end wireless communication system using software-defined radios, transmitting and receiving an image across the UCLA campus. Field trips to locations like NASA JPL and local wireless startups provide real-world context and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
A typical weekday involves breakfast, morning announcements, 2.5-3 hours of morning lectures by UCLA faculty, lunch, followed by 4 hours of afternoon lab work with teaching assistants, dinner, and evening activities, study time, and free time, concluding with nightly announcements and quiet hours.
This program is ideal for academically gifted high school students (grades 8-12) with a strong aptitude and demonstrated interest in STEM subjects, particularly those with a GPA of 3.5 or above and familiarity with Algebra 2.
405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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