Program Experience: Wired Summer Program
Residential Students
Residential students stay in a dorm-like facility in the heart of New York City and are overseen by program staff. The location equips students with easy access to Central Park, Times Square, Columbus Circle and the Hudson River — the perfect starting point to explore everything NYC has to offer. Students participate in a rich set of evening and weekend activities to complement the academic program.
Day Students
Day students commute to a dorm-like facility in the heart of New York City on weekday mornings to participate in the academic program. Students have the option of staying for dinner and may choose to participate in evening and weekend activities.
New York is Our Classroom
With New York City as their campus, students will have access to all that the City has to offer, attending field trips, site visits and special events traveling by bus, subway and local trains.
Assessments
Classroom Participation & Engagement (20%)
Participation and meaningful engagement are important components of learning and growth. Students are encouraged to be prompt, prepared, present, curious, and respectful — both in the classroom and in the broader cultural environment. Participation is graded weekly based on overall performance and the rubric found in the Student Academic Handbook. Participation also encompasses attendance and tardiness. Students are encouraged to reach out to program staff or faculty with any questions.
Position Paper on Regulating Emerging Technologies (20%)
Following Week 2’s ‘Technology, Society, and the Public Good’ theme, students are asked to select one emerging technology issue and explain why and how that technology should (or should not) be regulated. Students will be encouraged to use evidenced-based reasoning and draw on course materials and independent research. Topics may include: artificial intelligence in creative industries; generative AI in education or healthcare; biometric surveillance systems; or, social media algorithms and misinformation.
Reflective Essay (20%)
This assignment encourages students to critically reflect on their experiences on the course thus far. Students are asked to select one seminar, guest lecture, or co-curricular activity and write a 500–750-word reflective essay on their understanding of the topic and how it relates to their field of study or future career. Students are encouraged to reference outside literature to present a holistic understanding of the topic.
Capstone Project: Technology in Action (40%)
This capstone group project challenges students to investigate a pressing global or local issue through the lens of emerging technologies and AI, drawing on insights gained from lectures, workshops, panels, labs, and site visits. Working collaboratively with WIRED expert mentors, groups will propose an innovative, ethical, and feasible solution to an issue that demonstrates both critical analysis and creative vision. This project is presented in two parts:
1. A multimedia pitch presentation (10–12 minutes) delivered to a panel of WIRED editors, industry experts, and entrepreneurs. (15%)
2. An individual written report (1,500–2,000 words) documenting your research, analysis, and recommendations. (25%)
Questions?
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