Greetings!

As AI is rapidly reshaping industries and careers across the global economy, we recognize that simply keeping pace is not enough — we must empower our students to lead.

To meet this commitment to future readiness, I am delighted to announce that we will be hosting New Jersey’s inaugural AI Summer Institute for rising third through ninth graders. This high-quality project-based program is developed and taught by Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League alumni and graduate students, and will take place from June 22–26, 2026.

The experience will allow students to strengthen their leadership capacities in thinking critically about the ethical implications of technology and apply knowledge for social good. This program is a powerful complement to the innovative AI work already underway at The Elisabeth Morrow School. 

EMS AI Summer Institute | June 22–26, 2026

Students entering grades 3–9 in the fall of 2026 will learn the fundamental concepts of AI and gain a deeper understanding of how AI is used to build generative AI systems, combat pandemics, power self-driving cars, and more. Whether they are beginners or have previous coding experience, all students will program AI using Python (grades 6–9) or Scratch (grades 3–5) and discuss ethics and bias within AI. They will also complete a design sprint that applies AI to a discipline such as public health, engineering, mobility, or art, among others. The program brochure provides additional information about the curriculum, schedule, projects, teaching team, and other details.

While the EMS AI Institute will be open to students from all schools, we are pleased to offer our families first access. Space in this unique program is limited. Please register by the priority deadline of Jan. 15, 2026.

We hope you’ll join us on campus this summer for this incredible opportunity!

In partnership,

Marek Beck, Ph.D.

Head of School