The Science of Emotions

Quick Facts

Ages: 14–17 

Grades: Rising ninth graders through rising 12th graders 

Dates: June 30–July 3  

Time: 9 a.m.–Noon

Location: Zoom

Format: Virtual

Duration: One week 

Cost: $300

Topic Area

Psychology 

Program Description

This online program is designed for high school students who are fascinated by human behavior and emotional intelligence. Through interactive experiments, self-reflection activities, and guided discussions, students will explore the fundamental concepts of emotional psychology. This program combines scientific understanding with practical applications to provide an insightful introduction to the psychology of emotions.

Schedule

Intro to Science of Emotions Monday June 30, 2025Emotions and Psychopathology Tuesday, July 1, 2025Controlling & Harnessing Power of Emotions Wednesday, July 2, 2025Emotional Intelligence Thursday, July 3, 2025Science behind Inside Out 2 Presentations Friday, July 4, 2025

9:00am-11:00

Meet n’ Greet & Overview of Course 

Emotions through the Lifespan

11:00am-12:00pm 

Choose Science behind Inside Out 2 Topic and start researching with group

9:00am-10:00am- Lecture on Emotions and Psychopathology

10:00am-11:00pm- Pokémon Go Aggression/Anxiety Activity

 

11:00am-12:00pm- Science behind Inside Out 2 Research Project 

 

9:00am-11:00am- Lecture on Controlling & Harnessing Power of Emotions-Wisdom from Therapy  Lecture 

 

11:00am-12:00pm- Science behind Inside Out 2 research project

 

9:00am-10:00am- Lecture on  Emotional Intelligence

10:00am-11:00am- Pokémon Go Aggression/Anxiety Activity

11:00am-12:00pm- Science behind Inside Out 2 research project

 

9:00am-12:00pm-  Science behind Inside Out 2 Presentations & Reflections 

Activities

  • Research the science of emotions:
    •  Explore a scientific concept behind a scene in Inside Out 2
    • Compare how emotions change from birth to childhood to adolescence by comparing Inside Out and Inside Out 2
  • Exercise emotional resilience coping strategies during Pokémon Go Stress Challenge
  • Present a scene from Inside Out 2 like a scholar 

Benefits

  • Understanding the complexities of emotions from a scientific lens
  • Applying and presenting scientific concepts to everyday observations
  • Building coping skills under stressful conditions

Eligibility and Program Requirements

No prior experience is necessary!