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Intro to Biomimetic Robotics
By Leila Maleki [“What I cannot build, I cannot understand.” Professor Richard Feynman, influential trailblazer of Physics] Biomimetic...
Leila Maleki
Jun 152 min read


Introduction to Immunology: The Innate Immune System
Image Source: Cell Signaling Technology, illustrating innate immunity cell types. COVID-19, Measles, Salmonella, Monkeypox—all diseases...
Angelina Wei
Jun 34 min read


The In's and Out's of LinkedIn
Getting Started: Creating a Professional Profile Your LinkedIn profile serves as your digital professional identity. As a high school...
Shiv Davay
May 253 min read


Regeneron STS 101: Everything You Need to Know
by Aditi Kiran What is Regeneron STS? The Regeneron Science Talent Search (often abbreviated Regeneron STS) is a national science...
Aditi Kiran
May 233 min read


Intro to Neuroscience
by Sarah Park Overview of the Nervous System “The human brain is the most complex structure in the universe.” Professor Richard Restak,...
Sarah Park
Nov 24, 20242 min read


iFoRE Sigma Xi Conference- experience from a Winner
Student researchers traveled to Long Beach, Calif. Nov. 9-13 to compete in the International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE), also...

Emma Delgado
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Using KEGG Pathways for computational Biology
You’ve decided on a disease to research and are ready to do some intense genetic investigation - at home. Computational biology and...
Sahana
Jan 29, 20243 min read


Ochsner STAR Program
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Jefferson, Louisiana Cost: FREE Research Topics: STAR is a four-week summer program...
Anonymous
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Urban Barcode Research Program
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory at NYC City College of Technology Cost: $0 Financial...
Anonymous
Oct 24, 20231 min read


Simons Summer Research Program
Reviewer: Abhinav Avvaru Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Stony Brook University Cost: $3000 (free for commuters) Financial Aid? No...
Abhinav Avvaru
Oct 24, 20231 min read


CAST-STEM Bridge
Reviewer: Peyton Chang Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆ Location: The University of Texas at Dallas Cost: $950 Financial Aid? No Research Topics:...
Peyton Chang
Oct 24, 20231 min read


Using Software for Research: Digital Pathology through QuPath
You’ve powered through your experimentation and now the time has come to analyze your data. The slides come in from the histology lab and...

Dhruti Pattabhi
Oct 8, 20232 min read


A class forecasting method for time series
Abstract A time series is a record of the numerical values of a random variable in chronological order. This information organized in...

Ana Cabrera
Sep 15, 20231 min read


How to write a research proposal
see the original post here! Although more rare, high school students might find themselves needing to write a research proposal, which...

Scientia Research
Sep 4, 20234 min read


The Guide to Conquering Cold Emailing Professors
In the digital age, cold emailing has become a crucial tool for initiating conversations, building connections, and unveiling doors to...

Aahana Shrivastava
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Garcia Summer Program - Stony Brook University
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Stony Brook, Long Island, New York Cost: $7,000 Financial Aid? No Personal Review:...
Anonymous
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Summer Science Program (SSP) Biochemistry
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Indiana University Cost: $8,000 Financial Aid? Yes Personal Review: The website FAQ...
Anonymous
Aug 29, 20231 min read
RISE practicum
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆ Location: Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $8,000 Financial aid? Yes Personal Review: Overall RISE...
Anonymous
Aug 29, 20231 min read
(RSI) Research Science Institute
Reviewer: Anonymous Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: MIT (Boston, Massachusetts) Cost: $0 Personal Review: RSI was best summer experience...
Anonymous
Aug 29, 20231 min read
SSP Biochemistry, Indiana
Reviewer: Jacob Friedman Stars out of 5: ☆☆☆☆☆ Location: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Cost: The program cost is ~$8,400, but this...

Jacob Friedman
Aug 28, 20231 min read


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...

Scientia Research
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”

Scientia Research
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Field vs. Laboratory Research
What's the difference, why is it important, and which one is right for you?

Scientia Research
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...
Anonymous
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...
Anonymous
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...

Youjia He
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...
Anonymous
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...
Gopal Tadinada
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...

Shiv Davay
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...

Tiffani Gay
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...

Shiv Davay
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...

Lily Sun
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...
Dhruti Pattabhi
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....

Kyle Ruh
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...

Aditi Bhaskar
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....
Timucin Erbas
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...

Emma Delgado
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.

Zach Chen
Jun 24, 20231 min read
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