Now Enrolling · 2026

AI + Design Course
From Prototyping to Publication

An exclusive research program in Human-Computer Interaction and AI, guided by Dr. Ted Selker — Stanford, MIT, and CMU professor with 71 patents and the Scientific American 50 Award. Bridge rigorous academic theory with hands-on design and original publication.

7+ hrs/week · 2 hrs Live Instruction

Small-Group Online Classes

Ages 14+ · CS Background

ACM SIGGRAPH & CHI Publications

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About the Program

The Future of AI and Human Experience, Designed by You

This program presents an exclusive opportunity for dedicated students to engage in advanced study and original research in Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence. Guided by Dr. Ted Selker — of Stanford, MIT, and CMU renown — participants bridge rigorous academic theory with hands-on design practice.

Students learn to create the future of AI and user experience using today's best tools. The curriculum covers experimental design, running and analyzing studies, and communicating findings at the level of top academic conferences.

The program culminates in a year-long mentored research project — positioning students for top-tier university admissions and a lifetime of creative, research-driven impact.

Program Mentor

Dr. Ted Selker

Stanford · MIT · CMU

HCI, AI & Design Researcher

Distinguished Service Professor at CMU Silicon Valley, Associate Professor at MIT (10 years), and Lecturer at Stanford. Known for breakthrough product design and pioneering AI applications — from the TrackPoint pointing device to the conception of One Laptop per Child.

Patents

~150

Publications

Awards

Scientific American 50 Award — Computer Science Policy Leader · 300+ Invited Lectures

Your Mentor

About Dr. Ted Selker

Academic Career

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Distinguished Service Professor — CMU Silicon Valley

5 years
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Associate Professor — MIT

10 years · MIT Media Lab
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Consulting Associate Professor / Lecturer — Stanford

5 years
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Research at IBM Almaden & T.J. Watson, Xerox PARC

Also UC Berkeley, Columbia, NYU, University of Maryland, and more

Landmark Innovations

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TrackPoint pointing device — the red dot in the middle of major laptop keyboards, used by hundreds of millions
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One Laptop per Child — conception and first prototype of the famous $100 laptop for global education
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OS/2 SmartGuides and voting technology for accessibility
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Consulting for Amazon, Google, IBM, Philips, Sony and other global technology leaders

Why This Program

What You'll Experience

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Create the Future of AI & UX

Use the best AI and user experience tools of our time. Dr. Selker has spent decades at the frontier of human-computer interaction — and he brings that frontier directly into your sessions.

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Real Experimental Design

Learn how to design, run, and rigorously analyze experiments — the same skills used in top research labs. Go beyond surface-level projects to produce findings that actually contribute to the field.

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Publish at Top Conferences

Past students have published at ACM SIGGRAPH and ACM CHI — the most prestigious venues in computer graphics and human-computer interaction. Dr. Selker mentors you all the way to submission.

Student Success Stories

High Schoolers Who Made It to MIT

Robert

Age 16 → Admitted to MIT

At just 16, Robert published 2 research papers under Dr. Selker's mentorship — one presented at ACM SIGGRAPH, the premier conference in computer graphics.

Also wrote the back page article for the New York Times Magazine as a high school student.

Manas

Age 16 → Admitted to MIT

At 16, Manas contributed to a research project that was presented at ACM CHI — the world's top venue for human-computer interaction research.

Both students were admitted to MIT — directly on the strength of their research work with Dr. Selker.

Eligibility

Who Should Apply

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Ages 14 and Up

Open to motivated students aged 14+ with a passion for design and technology.

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CS & Cognitive Science Background

Foundational knowledge in computer science and/or cognitive science. Interest in product design.

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Self-Directed Learner

Strong self-directed learning ability and commitment of at least 5 hours per week of independent work.

Application Process

Parents complete the Inquiry Form to receive the full program catalog and pricing. Students then complete the Haddee Research Application Form. Selected students are invited for an interview before admission.

Limited Spots · Interview Required

Ready to Design the Future
with a World-Class Mentor?

Submit the Parent Inquiry Form and we will send you the full program catalog and pricing details. Spots are limited and fill on a first-come, first-served basis.