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How to generate a research project topic
Common questions asked around the high school research community (especially in the science fair Discord servers) are “ how do I choose a...
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Simplifying Uncertainty for Smart Robots with Basic Sensors
a simplified review of “Ajna: Generalized deep uncertainty for minimal perception on parsimonious robots”
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Field vs. Laboratory Research
What's the difference, why is it important, and which one is right for you?
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Boston University (Boston, Massachusetts) Cost: $6000, but there is financial aid...
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Ross Math Program (Ohio)
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Otterbein University in Ohio. There is also an Indiana location. Cost: $6,000...
Aug 13, 20232 min read
SSP University of Colorado Boulder
SSP (Summer Science Program) Reviewer: Youjia He Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: University of Colorado Boulder Cost: 8,000+ but...
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Wolfram Summer Research Program
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Bentley University (near Boston, Massachusetts) Cost: $3,800 Personal Review: I had a...
Aug 12, 20231 min read
BU RISE INTERNSHIP TRACK
Reviewer: Gopal Tadinada Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Boston Cost: $7500 but there is lots of aid Personal Review: I would say the...
Aug 12, 20231 min read
George Mason University Aspiring Inventors Program
Reviewer: Shiv Davay Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Fairfax Campus of GMU Cost: $750 is the cost and it does have financial aid Personal...
Aug 12, 20231 min read
Introduction to programming: The key to communicating with your computer
Origins of Software As of 2018, 11.6 million, or 92% of American households reported having access to a computer (NCES). In the modern...
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge - #1 Opportunity for Middle Schoolers Invested in STEM
First of all, I’d like to start this blog off by saying that I cannot express enough that this opportunity is like a Christmas present...
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Starting Research from scratch
Starting a research project can be complicated - especially in high school. Sometimes, it may seem like high school research is all about...
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Neuroplasticity: An Overview
So you're a human. Chances are, you’ve developed a set of strengths and weaknesses. Maybe you have certain hobbies, interests, or...
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Introduction to Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) analysis is probably one of the most popular bioinformatic methods used in the scientific field....
Jul 18, 20231 min read
A Beginner's Science Fair Guide to ISEF
An affiliated fair in Oregon is set up for judging. Affiliated fairs can have unique categories. (Credit to Aditi B) Students are...
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Neural Networks: Introduction
Neural networks are a computation method which is used to create an algorithm which can learn skills from the data that you give it....
Jul 16, 20232 min read
What's the best way to talk to Science Fair judges?
While presentation skills might not be the skill that comes to mind needed for a science career, interactions with judges are detrimental...
Jul 16, 20232 min read
A Novel Analysis of Road Erosion Factors through Structural Equation Modeling to model Road Erosion
As Climate Change intensifies, water related factors cause road damages. My project aims to uncover factors that cause road erosion.
Jun 24, 20231 min read
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