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Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

McLean, Virginia, USA

Founded 1983

A non-profit organization nurturing future STEM leaders through cost-free, prestigious programs. CEE offers the Research Science Initiative (RSI) India, providing intensive research opportunities to talented Indian high school students.

Opportunities from Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

Program

Research Science Initiative India (RSI India)

by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

A prestigious, cost-free six-week summer research program for exceptional Class XI STEM students, hosted at IISc Bengaluru.

For children ages 16 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

ResearchCritical ThinkingScientific Communication
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Program

Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT

by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

RSI is a tuition-free five-week research program at MIT for exceptional high school students to conduct original scientific research under the mentorship of leading scientists and engineers.

For children ages 16 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific research methodologyData analysisAcademic writing
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About

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is a U.S.-based non-profit that extends its prestigious opportunities to India. It nurtures high-achieving scholars for leadership careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through globally recognized, cost-free programs. For Indian students, CEE offers the highly selective Research Science Initiative India (RSI-India). This fully-sponsored, six-week summer program is hosted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, providing Class XI students with intensive, hands-on research experience under the guidance of leading scientific mentors. Established in 1983, CEE is committed to developing a global community of scientific leaders. Its renowned programs, such as the flagship RSI at MIT and the USA Biolympiad (USABO), are provided at no cost to ensure that all academically gifted students have access to world-class enrichment opportunities.

Affiliations

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Indian Institute of Science (IISc), BengaluruAdani Group (Sponsor for RSI-India)Palsamudram Trust

Programs offered

  • Research Science Initiative (RSI) - Global
  • Research Science Initiative (RSI) - India
  • USA Biolympiad (USABO)
  • Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP)
  • STEM Lyceums

Achievements

  • RSI is recognized as one of the most prestigious summer science programs globally.
  • Launched RSI-India in 2025 to provide dedicated opportunities for Indian students.
  • USA Biolympiad teams consistently win medals at the International Biology Olympiad.
  • Nurtured thousands of program alumni ('Rickoids') into prominent STEM leadership roles worldwide.

Leadership

  • Joann P. DiGennaro, Esquire, President & Co-Founder (Center for Excellence in Education)
  • Mr. Mel Chaskin, Chairman, Board of Trustees (Center for Excellence in Education)
  • Mr. Pranav Adani, Trustee (Adani Enterprises Limited)

Contact information

www.cee.orginfo@cee.org+1-703-448-9062
7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 700
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