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45 Best Academic & Summer Research Programs for High School Students

Research Opportunities For U.S. and International High School Students

Pioneer Academics is a research institute for high-achieving high school students seeking research opportunities in STEM, social sciences and humanities. It is the only accredited online research program that grants college credits for contributing to a real-world research project.

If you’re looking for research opportunities for high school students, we invite you to attend one of our information sessions .

In 2021, the Pioneer Research Program received nearly 4,500 applications, yet we were only able to accept around 1,100 outstanding students.

However, we believe all motivated high school students deserve access to top notch research opportunities. As research programs come in many different forms, as summer programs, activity tutoring, or even serious research studies, it is important that high school students choose the right research project. To that end, we assembled this list of widely respected academic and summer research programs that accept both U.S. and international high school students. Many summer programs offer both onsite and online classes or an internship program.

18 Respected Academic Programs Hosted by Colleges or Universities

Looking for an academic summer research program hosted by a college or university? The list of summer research programs below offers high school students everything from the opportunity to collaborate on a research project, to summer programs that help to develop their leadership skills.

Academic Programs Designed for Upcoming Undergraduate Students

Leadership institute – brown university.

Pre-College Program – Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College programs offer rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to see for themselves how undergraduate students experience college both academically and personally. Students are able to explore their passions and academic interests in a variety of courses taught by Carnegie Mellon’s prestigious faculty. Course options include lab work, research seminars, and STEM workshops.

  Pre-College Students – University of Chicago

Cornell university – summer online program.

Experience Cornell online by attending courses alongside undergraduates, taught by top Ivy League faculty, and earn college credit while still a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school. The Pre-College studies offer students the chance to experience college life both inside and outside of the classroom, and participants have access to college admissions workshops.

Davidson Research Initiative

Summer session – duke university  .

Students in 10th or 11th grade in the 2021-2022 school year can earn college credit by taking courses at Duke over the summer. Academically qualified students are offered courses across the arts and sciences over a six-week period.

Emory Summer College – Emory University  

Current high school sophomores and juniors can choose from a variety of college-level courses, either for credit or non-credit, both online and on-campus. The on-campus programs provide a glimpse into college residential life on the Emory campus and the opportunity to study alongside undergraduate students.

Harvard Summer School – Pre-College Program  And  Secondary School Program (SSP) – Harvard University

Harvard’s Pre-College program is an opportunity for students in high school to take college-level courses on-campus that are non-credit, and emphasize the value of learning for its own sake, and includes extracurricular components. For students interested in earning college credit, the Secondary School Program offers 200 college courses either on-campus or online.

Summer At Hopkins – Johns Hopkins University  

Summer at Hopkins offers a wide variety of academically rigorous programs, both on-campus and online, ranging from 2-10 weeks. Instructors emphasize discovery and discussion, and the coursework is designed for academically advanced high school students.

NYU Precollege – New York University

NYU Precollege is an opportunity for high school students from all over the globe to experience life on the NYU campus, while choosing from dozens of courses taught by NYU faculty. In addition to classes, students can participate in the College 101 workshop series, which offers training in writing and research at the college level skills.

Pre-College – Northwestern University  

Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can attend college-level seminars with a focus on discussions, readings, and study while receiving an official Northwestern Transcript. Additionally, college credit courses are available for high school rising juniors and seniors and feature options both on-campus and online.

P enn Summer – University of Pennsylvania

The summer program at Penn provides talented high school students the opportunity to experience an Ivy League curriculum, while directly engaging with leading faculty. Penn summer programs offer two, three or six-week options. Students currently in 9th-11th grade are encouraged to dive deeply into research in academic areas of their interest.

RISD Pre-College – Rhode Island School of Design  

A college-level curriculum featuring day-long studio classes, visits to the RISD Museum, and final projects that challenge students to think critically about art and design. This is an opportunity for students to build their portfolio while studying with award-winning instructors.

Summer Session – Stanford University

The Stanford Summer Session combines coursework for college credit and an array of extracurricular activities to experience life on the Stanford campus. The program is designed for high-achieving students and aims to foster a culture of innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility.

Pre-College – University of Notre Dame  

High school participants choose between 23 programs of study and take courses from Notre Dame faculty over an intensive two-week program. Motivated students can earn transferable college credit, and the program is designed for students to collaborate on coursework outside of the classroom to provide a genuine college experience.

UCLA Pre College Summer Institutes- University of California at Los Angeles  

The UCLA Summer Institutes provide co-curricular components and hands-on projects, as well as field visits and guest lecturers. Students from around the world experience an immersive study in the subject of their choice and incorporate real-world experience into their studies with these summer sessions.

Vanderbilt Summer Academy – Vanderbilt University  

VSA courses are accelerated to meet the needs of academically advanced students and combine intense coursework with a community-driven residential experience on the Vanderbilt campus. Students are also provided with various evening activities and extracurricular opportunities, allowing participants to engage with each other and the community outside of the classroom.

Yale Summer Session for Pre-College Students – Yale University  

The Yale Summer Session is a broad summer scholars program that brings together students from across the world who have completed their junior or senior year of high school. Participants take courses either on-campus or online, as well as offering young writers a chance to hone their craft at the Yale Writer’s Workshop. Courses can be taken for college credit or noncredit, and there are numerous certificate programs for international students.

9 Highly Selective Academic or Research Programs for High School Students

In addition to programs already discussed, the below list of programs is highly respected among college admissions and offers students the opportunity to build their college resume in meaningful ways.

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Pioneer research program – pioneer academics.

Pioneer offers real-world, online research opportunities for high school students where we match students with existing research projects in a variety of disciplines. Learn research skills and conduct research in fields like computer science, biomedical research, technology research, stem cell research, medical research, and more. Develop your research training experience while working directly with faculty mentors and leading scientists from top U.S. universities.

Telluride Association (Taos/Tass/Tasp) 

A six-week educational experience for high school sophomores and juniors, offering programs either in Critical Black Studies or Anti-Oppressive Studies. Seminars will be hosted at different universities and follow a discussion-based seminar model, focused on developing critical reading and writing skills, while exploring the principles of democratic community living.

Research Science Institute (RSI)

After participating in a week of intensive STEM classes, RSI scholars begin a 5-week research internship program conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where students conduct individual research projects under the guidance of leading scientists and researchers. The internship concludes with written and oral presentations on their research projects.

The Summer Science Program (SSP) 

High school juniors, and a limited number of sophomores, work in teams of three to complete a real hands-on research project, compiling and analyzing original data. Over the course of 39 days, each team will conduct research, test their theories, and analyze original data that pushes students out of their comfort zone.

Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&Tsi) – Wharton, University of Pennsylvania 

A rigorous and rewarding for-credit summer program for rising high school seniors and a select number of rising high school juniors interested in exploring the integration of technological concepts and management principles. Students will build and present a prototype and go-to-market plan for their own high-tech venture and receive feedback from Penn faculty, as well as experienced entrepreneurs.

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) 

The CTY at Johns Hopkins is open to high school students in grades 9-12 who are either math/science or writing/humanities qualifiers, and offers high-level coursework in a variety of subjects. The onsite program also incorporates extracurricular activities and community events and is available at locations across the U.S.

Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD)

CTD offers the opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to engage in critical and creative problem solving as they grapple with advanced concepts in subjects from math and science to writing and technology. Participants are encouraged to explore possible career paths based on their interests, and are supported by master instructors, community partners, and industry experts.

Yale Young Global Scholars Program (YYGS) – Yale University

At Yale, high school students can experience globally diverse summer programs in either STEM, social sciences, humanities, or cross-disciplinary tracks. The curriculum is designed to be highly collaborative, exposing students to innovative topics, while facilitating student discussions shaped by international perspectives.

Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship

Davidson Fellows scholarships recognize gifted students from 16-18 years old for completing a significant piece of work that has the potential to make a positive contribution to society in a variety of academic disciplines, including science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, and other graduate-level work considered outside-the-box. Fellow Laureates are awarded $50,000 scholarships, and Davidson Fellows are awarded either a $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship.

18 Other Reputable Academic or Research Programs for High School Students:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM)- Summer Accelerator 

Program in mathematics for young scientists (promys).

PROMYS is a six-week on-campus program held at the University of Boston, with approximately 80 high school students and 25 undergraduate counselors. Students explore advanced concepts in mathematics, attending daily lectures on Number Theory, and also participate in an advanced seminar on a specific mathematical topic

The Mathily program is an intensive summer break residential summer program designed for students with a strong interest in mathematics, and who are creative and enthusiastic in their approaches to learning. Designed for high schoolers with a talent for mathematics, and will offer undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The core of the curriculum is discrete mathematics, with additional topics determined partly by the interests and direction of the class. Each class is taught in an entirely interactive way, and will include independent and collaborative problem solving.

Prove It! Math Academy

The purpose of the Prove It! Math Academy is to provide curriculum and course material that introduces students to mathematical proof in a creative, problem-solving context. Students are instructed by leading experts in the field, and are provided with information about scholarships, contests, and college admissions to help further their advancement in mathematics. Are you ready to challenge your prior knowledge of mathematics? While other programs focus on just problem-solving, their curriculum bridges the gap between calculations and proofs.

The Prove it! Math Academy residential summer program will not be offered in 2024. They may launch a new program later of the year.

Summer Immersion – Columbia University

Awesomemath summer program .

Awesomemath is an intensive three-week online program for gifted students from around the globe designed for middle and high school students who wish to sharpen their problem-solving skills and further their mathematics education. Students select their courses, and are encouraged to seek to improve their test scores or performance on contests such as AMC10/12, AIME, or USA(J)MO.

Secondary Student Training Program – Belin-Blank Center

Launchx – online entrepreneurship, summer writing residency – university of iowa  .

Learning from world-class faculty on one of the premier writing campuses in the country, home to the famed Iowa Writers Workshop. During the program, you will participate in classes, attend lectures, workshops, evening tours, and events and showcase your work to your peers, teachers, and the public in a final presentation.

Secondary Student Training Program – University of Iowa  

The SSTP is a research-focused program for high schoolers in grades 10-11 with advanced academic qualifications. Students will conduct independent research under the mentorship of world-class faculty from a research-intensive university.

Canada/USA Mathcamp – Mathematics Foundation of America

Expand your mind – minnesota institute for talented youth  –  expand your mind.

Designed for rising 8th-12th grade students, Expand Your Mind participants take one class per session, allowing deep exploration into a specific topic of interest. Classes are limited to 16 students to ensure individualized attention, and students can choose from over 30 unique course offerings.

Summer Science & Engineering Program – Smith College  

The SSEP is designed for exceptional high school students with strong interests in science and engineering. Participants engage in hands-on research with Smith faculty in the life and physical sciences, as well as in engineering. The program is designed to prepare students for future advanced science courses and have a better understanding for college-level courses.

Stanford University Mathematics Camp  

Stanford summer courses focus on pure mathematics, independent of other sciences, and students are offered two distinct academic tracks. In addition to working with world-class mathematical instructors, participants engage with Stanford graduate students who serve as teaching assistants, and attend virtual guest lectures from esteemed mathematicians.

Honors Summer Math Camp: Mathworks  – Texas State University 

The anson l. clark scholars program – texas tech university  , summer institute for the gifted .

SIG offers summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students in over 60 multi-curricular, arts, and recreational courses. Sessions are offered throughout the summer on multiple college campuses, and SIG places an emphasis on creative thinking across multiple disciplines.

Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program – West Virginia Wesleyan College  

At Wesleyan, students can experience a summer program offering courses in mathematics, physics, computer science, creative writing, history, and environmental science. With an overarching goal of increasing verbal skills, the program emphasizes in-class discussion, use of library resources, oral presentations, and written essays. Instead of receiving grades, students receive feedback in the form of detailed written comments and informal conferences with parents at the end of the program.

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Most common high school pursuits and interests can be fit fairly neatly into the academic or extracurricular categories. There are of course required courses that you take, and then there are the activities that you pursue outside of school hours, usually for your own enjoyment. You may play on a sports team, participate in a service project, or pursue visual arts. In most cases, even if your interests are somewhat untraditional, you can somehow package them in a way that neatly qualifies them as an extracurricular activity.

But what if your interests outside of school are more academic in nature? What if you’ve long been fascinated by the potential that carbon sequestration holds to limit the effects of climate change? What if you’re interested in the history of civil disobedience, or the ability of exams to measure actual comprehension? Whatever the case may be, there are some topics of interest that just don’t fit neatly into any extracurricular club or activity.

If you find yourself longing to pursue an interest such as this, you might consider conducting your own research project. While the concept may seem daunting at first, if you break it down into smaller, manageable tasks, you’ll quickly find that you probably already have the skills necessary to get started.

In this post, we will outline the process for conducting a long-term research project independently, including several avenues for pursuing recognition of your work and a step-by-step guide to completing your project. If you’re interested in pursuing an independent research project during high school, keep reading.

Why Pursue an Independent Research Project?

An independent research project is a great way to explore an area of interest that you otherwise would not get to learn about outside of school. By undertaking a research project on your own, not only will you explore a personal area of interest in more depth, but also you will demonstrate your dedication to pursuing knowledge for the sake of learning and your ability to work independently over a prolonged period.

Independent research projects, when conducted well and presented appropriately on a college application, can be a great advantage to you on your college admissions.

How to Choose a Topic for a Research Project

If you’re interested in pursuing a research project, you probably already have a topic in mind. In fact, the desire to conduct a research project usually stems from an existing interest, not just from the idea to conduct research on a vague or undetermined subject matter.

You should aim to narrow your research project to something that has some academic relevance. Perhaps it is related to your existing coursework. Maybe it reflects work you hope to pursue in the future, either academically or professionally. Try to fine-tune your project enough that you can easily explain the driving force behind it and its relevance to your future career path.

While you don’t need to decide on your exact topic or thesis quite yet, you should have a general idea of what your project will entail before moving forward.

Are There Existing Avenues for Undertaking a Research Project At Your School?

While you could certainly conduct your research project completely independently from your school, it is usually easier and more productive to conduct it in a way that is somehow connected to the rest of your schooling.

If the project is STEM-oriented, think about whether it would fit into a science fair or other STEM competition in which your school already competes. Also consider the AP Capstone Program if your school offers it. The second course in this sequence is AP Research , and it requires an in-depth research project as its culminating assessment.

If neither of these formal avenues are available, or neither provides a good fit, look into the possibility of pursuing your project as an independent study. If your school offers independent studies for credit, you can usually get information about them from your adviser. These types of projects usually require an extended application process that must be followed closely if you want to gain approval.

Finally, even if you can’t take advantage of one of the options above, if you have achieved advanced standing or enough credits, your school might still allow you to undertake an extended individual research project through some type of formal arrangement. Talk with a teacher, mentor, or adviser to learn what your options are. Clearly communicate your innate desire to learn more about this specific topic and be prepared to give some background on the issue that you want to research.

Steps for Undertaking the Research Project

1. find a mentor or adviser.

You will need someone to help guide and advise your work, so finding a willing and able mentor should be one of your first steps. This should ideally be a person with existing expertise in the subject area you wish to pursue. In the least, this person should share your interest and passion for the topic.

A teacher at your school who can also serve as an adviser is ideal, and may even be a requirement if you are formally pursuing the project as an independent study for credit. If that is not possible, you can certainly find a mentor somewhere else, even remotely if necessary.

Find out if your subject matter pertains to any local industries or companies, or if there are any scientists or professionals nearby who specialize in it. Consider checking the instructors of local summer programs or judges from past science fairs at your school.   Also consider a professional who has written an article that interested you in the field.

Before you approach a mentor to request their help, familiarize yourself with his or her work. Be able to speak articulately about what has drawn you to him or her specifically. Put some thought into informed questions you might ask him or her. Be upfront about your needs if you are going to require any specific guidance or extended time or energy from your mentor. It might be difficult to find someone at first, but keep trying. Finding a mentor for your project is an important step.

2. Set a Timeline and Stick to It

Once you’ve found a mentor, you can get started laying out the timeline for your project. When you do this, list each step of your project as specifically as possible. These will include at a minimum: background research, writing a thesis statement, in depth research phase, outlining your final paper, drafting your paper, editing your paper, and publishing your paper.

You will probably have a completion date in mind, whether it’s required by the school or simply the end of the semester or school year. Work backwards from your completion date to set a realistic timeframe for each of these steps.

It helps to have a calendar displayed prominently with your deadlines listed clearly on it to keep you on track. Also be sure to put your deadlines into your school assignment book or Google calendar so that you can see how they overlap and affect your other commitments.

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3. Conducting Research

After you’ve completed your deadline calendar, you’re ready to get started with the fun stuff:   the actual research. There are many sources for finding high quality research materials. You can use your school library, your local library, and sometimes even the library at local colleges or universities. Sometimes the libraries at colleges are open only to registered students and faculty, but if you contact a library official or a member of the department related to your research project, you might be able to gain access for research purposes.

You may also take advantage of online research tools. Google Scholar is a good place to find peer-reviewed, high quality publications. You may also find out if your school has a subscription to any online research databases like Ebsco , or JSTOR . These databases provide digital compilations of hundreds of research journals, both current and archived.    

Be careful what you choose to use as sources, though. You need to ensure that every source you rely on is high-quality and fact-based. Many internet resources now are not as accurate as they might appear. Some are outdated and some are just wrong. Remember that just about anyone can publish something online these days, so you can’t rely on information that you find on just any old website. Be particularly wary of pages like Wikipedia that look like fact-based resources but are actually drawn from unfiltered user submissions.

As you research your topic, take careful notes to track your work. Choose a system to organize your notes, such as writing on notecards that can be easily organized, or using different colored pens to color code different subtopics of your research. By carefully organizing your notes, you’ll be better set up to organize your paper.

4. Organize Your Paper

Once you’ve completed the research phase of your project, you’re ready to organize your paper. Go through your notes carefully to see how they support your thesis. If they don’t, be prepared and open to changing your thesis. Always allow the research to guide the direction of your paper, and not vice versa.

Organize your notes into the order that makes most sense in your paper. Use them to guide an outline of your paper. Once they are in order, write out a rough outline of your paper.

Prewriting is an important step to writing your paper. It allows you to go into the drafting phase with as much preparation as possible so that your writing will have a clear direction when you begin.

5. Write Your Paper 

After your organization and prewriting, you’re ready to draft your paper. Try to break this phase up into smaller pieces so that you don’t burn out. Your final product will probably be one of the longest papers you’ve ever written, usually ranging from 15-30 pages depending on your subject, so you’ll want to pace yourself.

Break up your writing deadlines into more specific sub-deadlines to help guide your work. Set goals for completing the introduction, various sections of the body, and your conclusion.

6. Edit Your Paper 

There will be multiple stages of editing that need to happen. First, you will self-edit your first draft. Then, you will likely turn a draft of your paper in to your mentor for another round of editing. Some students even choose to have a peer or family member edit a draft at some point. After several rounds of editing, you will be prepared to publish your work.

7. Publish Your Work

Publication sounds like a very official completion of your project, but in reality publishing can take many different forms. It’s really just the final draft of your project, however you decide to produce it.

For some students, publication means submitting a draft of your project to an actual journal or formal publication. For others, it means creating a polished draft and a display board that you will present at a school or public event. For still others it might just be a polished, final draft bound and turned into your mentor.

However you decide to publish your work, be mindful that this should be a reflection of an entire semester or year of work, and it should reflect the very height of your learning and abilities. You should be proud of your final product.

If you’re a high school student with in-depth interests in a subject area that doesn’t fit neatly into any of your existing extracurriculars or academic courses, you should consider pursuing a research project to reflect your interest and dedication. Not only will your pursuit allow you to further explore a subject that’s interesting to you, but also it will be a clear example of your independence and commitment on your college applications.

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For more information about research and independent projects in high school, check out these posts:

• Ultimate Guide to the AP Research Course and Assessment
• How to Choose a Project for Your AP Research Course
• How to Get a Research Assistant Position in High School
• An Introduction to the AP Capstone Diploma
• How to Choose a Winning Science Fair Project Idea
• How to Plan and Implement an Independent Study in High School

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Hands-on laboratory-based research experiences are coveted by just about every STEM-oriented teenager on the planet. Of course, this level of demand renders research apprenticeships a valuable and rare commodity for high school students. Fortunately, there are a number of reputable summer programs run by universities, government agencies, and private research laboratories that afford young scientists this highly sought after experience. Research opportunities during the actual school year are more challenging to locate as colleges are, at that time, catering to their own students, and the rigidity of the high school calendar makes participation a further challenge.

College Transitions’ list of Research Opportunities for High School Students includes a bevy of summer program choices as well as a list of internships and apprenticeships that are indeed offered during the school year. For each entry, we list the geographic location of the program, whether there is a residential component offered, the length of the program, any associated costs or—on the other end—stipends, when the application window opens and closes, and the eligibility criteria for participation. We hope that this collection of research opportunities leads to you/your teen finding the laboratory experience of their dreams.

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Have you wanted to get into life sciences research, but didn’t know where to begin? Read this article to learn more on how you can start your own research project.

What Makes a Good Research Idea?

Before starting, having a good research idea will provide a firm foundation for your work. Before you begin, make sure to confirm if your research topic is:

1. Relevant

What area are you addressing in your research project, and does it fill in some gap of knowledge?  If your research has been done before or has been already thoroughly examined, then it’s unlikely your idea will be as compelling as an original paper that leaves room for future questions and innovations. 

2. Interesting

Do you find the topic interesting? If you have passion in your work, you will be excited and engaged in your work, which others in the industry will definitely pick up on . If you don’t find your research interesting, it’s better to brainstorm which areas you’d be more passionate about. 

3. Feasibility  

Is the research doable?  Make sure to take a deep look into your capabilities and resources, and use what’s available to you in order to pursue your research. While there are many projects that can be done at home or through the computer, you can reach out to a local college or laboratory if you’d like to get a more professional experience. 

Okay, I Have a Research Idea, What’s Next?

Once you’ve picked a research idea, it may seem daunting on what to do next. You should develop a detailed research plan and reach out to teachers, professors, and scientists who can help you. Having a mentor can provide helpful comments on your research idea and your next steps. 

For example, a mentored program like the Lumiere Research Scholar Program  can be a great opportunity to experience the full research cycle. Those who are selected for the Lumiere Research Scholar Program are given 1-1 mentorship with top PhDs. Below, we share some of the life sciences research ideas that have been proposed by our research mentors.

15+ Life Sciences Research Ideas for High School Students

Research category # 1: environmental science and biology.

Environmental science stands at the intersection of multiple disciplines, offering a holistic view of how ecosystems function and interact with human activities. This field encourages students to consider the sustainability of our planet, emphasizing the need for a balance between development and conservation. Research in environmental science can lead to innovative solutions for environmental problems , ranging from climate change to habitat destruction. Students who are passionate about making a tangible difference in the world will find this cluster especially rewarding.

1. Examine the strategies for climate adaptation and biodiversity preservation within urban settings, considering how innovative urban planning can mitigate environmental challenges.

2. Utilize earth observation techniques to assess the transformation of urban landscapes, focusing on the encroachment on natural habitats and the development of green spaces.

3. Investigate the relationship between urban air quality and public health, analyzing how pollution in city environments contributes to a range of health issues and the potential mitigating effects of urban greenery.

4. Assess the implications of water quality and flood impacts on communities, highlighting the importance of geoscience in addressing environmental challenges.

Proposed by Lumiere Mentors from Cornell University, Wageningen University and Research Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Research Category # 2: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

The advent of genetic engineering, especially with the precision of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, has ushered in a new era in medical science, opening up possibilities once deemed the stuff of science fiction. This research cluster offers a deep dive into the potential of genetic modification to revolutionize healthcare , from curing hereditary diseases to enhancing human capabilities. The ethical and societal ramifications of such profound technological power also provide fertile ground for investigation, challenging students to ponder the moral dimensions of scientific advancement.

5. Evaluate the role of genetic engineering in developing novel therapies for genetic disorders, focusing on the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to correct genetic mutations.

6. Explore the ethical implications of gene editing and epigenetic manipulation of organisms, despite its potential benefits for regenerative medicine.

7. Expand the use of bioremediation techniques in environmental cleanup, studying how genetically modified organisms can be employed to degrade pollutants and restore ecosystems.

Proposed by Lumiere Mentors from Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Cambridge.

Research Category # 3: Neuroscience and Cognitive Science

Neuroscience and cognitive science unravel the complexities of the brain and mind, offering insights into how neural processes underpin behavior, perception, and cognition. This interdisciplinary field, which merges biology, psychology, and computer science, is rapidly expanding our understanding of mental health, learning, and human potential.  For students drawn to the mysteries of the human brain, this cluster provides a compelling avenue to explore cutting-edge research and its applications in improving mental health and enhancing cognitive performance.

8. Study the neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory, such as how synaptic plasticity and neural circuitry contribute to the acquisition and storage of information.

9. Find the connections between neurodegenerative diseases and protein quality control.

10. Understand the underlying neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.

Proposed by Lumiere Mentors from Stanford University, University of Cambridge, and University of Chicago.

Research Category # 4: Infectious Diseases and Public Health

The study of infectious diseases and public health is crucial for understanding the transmission, prevention, and control of diseases that impact global health. This cluster provides a platform for students to research topics related to infectious pathogens, epidemiology, and the public health strategies employed to combat disease outbreaks.  Especially with the recent memory of COVID-19, this area will remain prevalent in the near future as institutions and policies continue to adapt to the shifting needs of public health. 

11. Probe into the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, analyzing how pathogens spread within populations and the factors that influence transmission rates.

12. Inspect the development and impact of vaccines in controlling infectious diseases, focusing on the immunological principles behind vaccine development and the role of vaccination programs in public health.

13. Research the intersection of environmental factors and infectious diseases, such as how climate change and habitat destruction can influence disease emergence and spread.

Proposed by Lumiere Mentors from Harvard University and University of Oxford.

Research Category # 5: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Computational biology and bioinformatics is a powerful combination of biology, computer science, and mathematics, which offers powerful tools to analyze and interpret biological data. This cluster encourages students to delve into the world of big data in biology , exploring how computational approaches can unravel complex biological processes and contribute to advancements in genomics, proteomics, and systems biology.

14. Delve into the analysis of high-dimensional data, such as RNA-sequencing, to uncover novel insights into gene expression and regulation.

15. Study the computational modeling of biological datasets, which could involve a range of topics from CRISPR gene-editing to the complexities of cancer metabolism.

16. Examine the use of R and Python programming languages in analyzing immune cells, aiming at the development of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines.

16. Apply bioinformatics and data science in immunology and/or microbiology, such as single cell analysis and microbiome analysis.

Proposed by Lumiere Mentors from University of Oxford, University of California at Berkeley, and Yale University.

Research Category # 6: Behavioral Sciences and Psychology

Bridging behavioral sciences and psychology into life sciences research provides a deep dive into the emotional processes that guide human behavior. Scientists are constantly at work trying to find what makes people act the way they do, and how to incentivize better habits. This research area is perfect for students who are intrigued by the inner workings of human thought and behavior , which is a field that is rich in complexity and diversity. 

18. Quantify the psychological impact of stress on mental and physical health, exploring how stress influences behavior, cognition, and overall well-being.

19. Elucidate the mechanisms of addiction and substance abuse, focusing on the neural and psychological factors that contribute to addictive behaviors.

20. Examine the social determinants of health disparities, particularly how socioeconomic factors influence mental health and access to healthcare services.

Proposed by Lumiere Mentors from University of Pennsylvania and New York University.

This article provides only a small glimpse into the endless possibilities of life sciences research, but hopefully, the variety of different fields that chemistry is involved in piqued your interest; whether you’d like to learn more about climate change, computers, or psychology, there is definitely an applicable life sciences research project that you can do. 

One other option – Lumiere Research Scholar Program

If you are interested in doing university-level research in life sciences or other STEM subjects , which can become a topic to talk about in your college application, then you could also consider applying to the Lumiere Research Scholar Program a selective online high school program for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.

Also, check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation , a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students.

Lydia is currently a sophomore at Harvard University, studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. During high school, she pursued engineering activities like attending the Governor's School of Engineering and Technology. In her spare time, she likes to create digital art while listening to music. 

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High School Students Thrive as Researchers

Authentic exploratory research hones students’ investigation and analysis skills..

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I got to speak with students at Laguna Beach High School (LBHS) recently when giving a career talk there. They kept asking me advanced questions about conducting studies, writing, and science, and they spoke with passion about their own research projects. I was taken aback by how much these high school teens sounded like my adult college students and peers. They kept mentioning “AER”, and I had to learn more.

LBHS’s Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) Program is an independent research course inspired by Palo Alto Unified School District’s Advanced Authentic Research Program. In AER, students are paired with adult mentors (such as LBUSD staff, industry experts, and academics) who assist the teens in researching their own big questions in fields of their choice. Students spend about 60 hours per semester on coursework that includes both instruction and working on each project itself.

No such courses were offered at LBHS when I graduated there back in 1990, and I wonder how much sooner I could have enjoyed my career as a researcher if I had gotten to participate in AER as a youth. Though the program was introduced in 2019 by Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Superintendent Jason Viloria, Ed.D., Jun Shen is the passionate teacher and edtech coordinator who runs it. I had the pleasure of partnering with Shen for an interview series where we’ll first explore how AER works before hearing from students about their experiences with AER honing skills for future success. Students’ feedback (in interviews to follow) and Shen’s answers (which follow each question below) can help others implement such a program.

Jenny Grant Rankin: What were the biggest challenges to implementing a successful AER program, and how did you tackle them?

Jun Shen: The biggest ongoing challenge is to find the balance between respecting the students’ individual freedom in their projects on one hand, and on the other, closely managing the students so they’d make adequate progress. Tackling this is an iterative process. Through the last four years, I have tried many different methods like online journaling, different grading rubrics and requirements, different communication protocols, and it seems to be steadily getting better.

JGR: When pairing students with adult mentors, how do you find and secure mentors who are appropriate for students' different interests?

JS: We have a dedicated Mentor Coordinator for AER, at first the ASB Director Jennifer Lundblad, then our District’s Career Education Coordinator Kellee Shearer. After students register for AER in March, we interview them in April and May to get a good feel for their field of interest, and Kellee spends the summer finding them mentors.

JGR: When speaking to your students about AER, I was impressed by the sophistication with which they discussed their studies. What was the most powerful strategy you used to help high schoolers understand research concepts that are hard for even college students to grasp?

JS: Most AER students are definitely wise beyond their years but I can’t claim credit for this one. It’s definitely a team effort, with a splash of selection bias thrown in. Most (though not all) students who take on the challenge of AER are already high-performing and highly-motivated students; thus, they’ve already learned a lot of the research and analysis skills in some of their other upper-level classes. In addition to that, we have a full-time Library Media Specialist, first Stephanie Gamache then Glen Warren, who works with the students to help them find what they need. Their mentor is another obviously valuable asset. As for me, I do very little whole-group, one-size-fits-all instruction about research and data analysis. Most of the students’ research methodologies are created individually with my advice.

JGR: What can you tell educators who are nervous about giving students so much independence and freedom in a course?

JS: First, be curious. If you love learning new things, then you’ll have a great time with your students as you explore some obscure topics together. The more you communicate that you’re personally invested in their study, the harder they will work with you. Second, it won’t be perfect your first year and that’s OK. Looking back, my first year running AER was rather lackluster, with a sizable portion of students dropping out or barely finishing their projects. Every year we learn our lessons and improve the course for the following year. Third, don’t reinvent the wheel. We based our program on Palo Alto USD’s program and, year after year, have modified it to suit our culture and needs. Start with their or our curriculum and see where it leads you.

JGR: What else should readers know about AER?

JS: It’s one of the highlights of my career. I’ve always been that kid who watched as many Discovery Channel Documentaries as I could because I loved learning about everything. I never thought that I’d get to geek out with kids about Aerospace Engineering and Fashion Design in a high school teaching job!

I’ve always been that kid, too. It’s heartwarming to learn how AER can be as rewarding for staff as it is for students, who we’ll hear from next. To continue reading, look for Part II.

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Advanced high school math students interested in research and mathematics can undertake research projects during the academic year as well as the summer. The two programs available to high school students are:

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Kady McGraw, Lead Prototype Engineer, and Brynn Leary, Lead Researcher, in front of their Lunar Art project that was selected to be presented to NASA.

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Limheang Chhun, a Shakopee student who was chosen as a finalist to present her project to NASA that centers around 3D printing medical supplies for astronauts in space.

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Shakopee High School students selected to present research projects to NASA

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Three students from Shakopee High School have been chosen to present their projects and research to NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

The NASA program returned to Shakopee back in March to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education among students. The event was an opportunity for students from Shakopee High School to showcase their ideas in a science-fair format to NASA representatives and local engineers.

Shakopee students Kady McGraw and Brynn Leary in one project, and Limheang Chhun in another, were selected for their projects that focus on goals of improving the lives of astronauts during and after their missions.

The students were chosen out of a list from roughly 460 schools across 46 states through the NASA HUNCH mission (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware), a project-based learning program where high school students learn 21st century skills and have the opportunity to launch their careers through the participation in the design and fabrication of real world valued products for NASA, according to NASA’s website.

McGraw and Leary’s project aims to alleviate the many challenges astronauts face through the power of art. The team has proposed several creative ideas that would allow astronauts to make collages, jewelry, wire wrapping, and mosaics to offer unique approaches to fostering artistic expression in space to help battle PTSD.

McGraw and Leary believe that by allowing astronauts to engage in artistic expression while in space, a therapeutic outlet will be created to manage stress and maintain their psychological well-being. Moreover, the use of scrap materials for the artwork ensures cost-effectiveness, making it a sustainable solution for long-duration space missions.

“The idea that we decided on was to make jewelry and other wire wrappings,” the team said in their project proposal. “There is the option to create smaller sculptures including lunar elements and glass. By using glass and wires from old cameras and using small lunar rocks found around the moon, we can create complex or simple designs for both ideas.”

Wire wrapping, in particular, has emerged as a versatile medium that repurposes recycled wires from electronic equipment such as transformers. The technique allows for the creation of a wide range of products, including sun catchers, jewelry and figurines. By incorporating lunar glass as accent pieces, astronauts can infuse their creations with unique colors and textures inspired by their surroundings.

“Not every astronaut will feel the same after returning from a space flight,” the team cities in their findings. Astronauts are three times more likely to develop PTSD, and have a 68% chance of developing depression.

“The longer the mission, the more effects seen on the astronauts,” the team added. “During these flights the astronauts have exposure to a minimal amount of people, the lack of social interaction causes an increase of health problems both physical and mental.”

Being creative can help decrease the severity of poor mental health symptoms and has been shown to benefit overall mental health, the team added.

Chhun’s project centers around 3D printing medical supplies. Chhun is a Shakopee CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) student and has been a volunteer at the St. Francis Hospital for two years. She consulted the hospital to learn about sterilization of the supplies and how to account for all the equipment safely.

In addition, the Academies of Shakopee had two student teams recognized as semi-finalists by NASA for their Kwadropus Mobility Arm and VR Lunar Habitat projects.

One student team received an honorable mention for their Badge Holder project, resulting in nearly half of the 2023/24 Engineering & Manufacturing Academy class being recognized by NASA.

The three Shakopee students will present their projects for NASA’s Critical Design Review session mid-April of this year.

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The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are just advanced versions of simpler projects they did when they were younger, with detailed calculations or fewer instructions. Other projects involve fire, chemicals, or other materials they couldn’t use before.

Note: Some of these projects were written as classroom labs but can be adapted to become science fair projects too. Just consider variables that you can change up, like materials or other parameters. That changes a classroom activity into a true scientific method experiment!

To make it easier to find the right high school science fair project idea for you, we’ve rated all the projects by difficulty and the materials needed:

Difficulty:

• Easy: Low or no-prep experiments you can do pretty much anytime
• Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to complete
• Advanced: Experiments like these take a fairly big commitment of time or effort
• Basic: Simple items you probably already have around the house
• Medium: Items that you might not already have but are easy to get your hands on
• Advanced: These require specialized or more expensive supplies to complete
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Chemistry High School Science Fair Projects

Physics high school science fair projects, engineering high school stem fair projects, biology and life science high school science fair projects.

Explore the living world with these biology science project ideas, learning more about plants, animals, the environment, and much more.

Extract DNA from an onion

Difficulty: Medium / Materials: Medium

You don’t need a lot of supplies to perform this experiment, but it’s impressive nonetheless. Turn this into a science fair project by trying it with other fruits and vegetables too.

Re-create Mendel’s pea plant experiment

Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments were some of the first to explore inherited traits and genetics. Try your own cross-pollination experiments with fast-growing plants like peas or beans.

Make plants move with light

By this age, kids know that many plants move toward sunlight, a process known as phototropism. So high school science fair projects on this topic need to introduce variables into the process, like covering seedling parts with different materials to see the effects.

Test the 5-second rule

We’d all like to know the answer to this one: Is it really safe to eat food you’ve dropped on the floor? Design and conduct an experiment to find out (although we think we might already know the answer).

Find out if color affects taste

Just how interlinked are all our senses? Does the sight of food affect how it tastes? Find out with a fun food science fair project like this one!

See the effects of antibiotics on bacteria

Difficulty: Medium / Materials: Advanced

Bacteria can be divided into two groups: gram-positive and gram-negative. In this experiment, students first determine the two groups, then try the effects of various antibiotics on them. You can get a gram stain kit , bacillus cereus and rhodospirillum rubrum cultures, and antibiotic discs from Home Science Tools.

Learn more: Antibiotics Project at Home Science Tools

Witness the carbon cycle in action

Experiment with the effects of light on the carbon cycle. Make this science fair project even more interesting by adding some small aquatic animals like snails or fish into the mix.

Learn more: Carbon Cycle at Science Lessons That Rock

Look for cell mitosis in an onion

Cell mitosis (division) is actually easy to see in action when you look at onion root tips under a microscope. Students will be amazed to see science theory become science reality right before their eyes. Adapt this lab into a high school science fair project by applying the process to other organisms too.

Test the effects of disinfectants

Grow bacteria in a petri dish along with paper disks soaked in various antiseptics and disinfectants. You’ll be able to see which ones effectively inhibit bacteria growth.

Learn more: Effectiveness of Antiseptics and Disinfectants at Amy Brown Science

Pit hydroponics against soil

Growing vegetables without soil (hydroponics) is a popular trend, allowing people to garden just about anywhere.

More Life Sciences and Biology Science Fair Projects for High School

Use these questions and ideas to design your own experiment:

• Explore ways to prevent soil erosion.
• What are the most accurate methods of predicting various weather patterns?
• Try out various fertilization methods to find the best and safest way to increase crop yield.
• What’s the best way to prevent mold growth on food for long-term storage?
• Does exposure to smoke or other air pollutants affect plant growth?
• Compare the chemical and/or bacterial content of various water sources (bottled, tap, spring, well water, etc.).
• Explore ways to clean up after an oil spill on land or water.
• Conduct a wildlife field survey in a given area and compare it to results from previous surveys.
• Find a new use for plastic bottles or bags to keep them out of landfills.
• Devise a way to desalinate seawater and make it safe to drink.

Bunsen burners, beakers and test tubes, and the possibility of (controlled) explosions? No wonder chemistry is such a popular topic for high school science fair projects!

Break apart covalent bonds

Break the covalent bond of H 2 O into H and O with this simple experiment. You only need simple supplies for this one. Turn it into a science fair project by changing up the variables—does the temperature of the water matter? What happens if you try this with other liquids?

Learn more: Covalent Bonds at Teaching Without Chairs

Measure the calories in various foods

Are the calorie counts on your favorite snacks accurate? Build your own calorimeter and find out! This kit from Home Science Tools has all the supplies you’ll need.

Detect latent fingerprints

Forensic science is engrossing and can lead to important career opportunities too. Explore the chemistry needed to detect latent (invisible) fingerprints, just like they do for crime scenes!

Learn more: Fingerprints Project at Hub Pages

Use Alka-Seltzer to explore reaction rate

Difficulty: Easy / Materials: Easy

Tweak this basic concept to create a variety of high school chemistry science fair projects. Change the temperature, surface area, pressure, and more to see how reaction rates change.

Determine whether sports drinks provide more electrolytes than OJ

Are those pricey sports drinks really worth it? Try this experiment to find out. You’ll need some special equipment for this one; buy a complete kit at Home Science Tools .

Turn flames into a rainbow

You’ll need to get your hands on a few different chemicals for this experiment, but the wow factor will make it worth the effort! Make it a science project by seeing if different materials, air temperature, or other factors change the results.

Discover the size of a mole

The mole is a key concept in chemistry, so it’s important to ensure students really understand it. This experiment uses simple materials like salt and chalk to make an abstract concept more concrete. Make it a project by applying the same procedure to a variety of substances, or determining whether outside variables have an effect on the results.

Learn more: How Big Is a Mole? at Amy Brown Science

Cook up candy to learn mole and molecule calculations

This edible experiment lets students make their own peppermint hard candy while they calculate mass, moles, molecules, and formula weights. Tweak the formulas to create different types of candy and make this into a sweet science fair project!

Learn more: Candy Chemistry at Dunigan Science on TpT

Make soap to understand saponification

Take a closer look at an everyday item: soap! Use oils and other ingredients to make your own soap, learning about esters and saponification. Tinker with the formula to find one that fits a particular set of parameters.

Learn more: Saponification at Chemistry Solutions on TpT

Uncover the secrets of evaporation

Explore the factors that affect evaporation, then come up with ways to slow them down or speed them up for a simple science fair project.

Learn more: Evaporation at Science Projects

More Chemistry Science Fair Projects for High School

These questions and ideas can spark ideas for a unique experiment:

• Compare the properties of sugar and artificial sweeteners.
• Explore the impact of temperature, concentration, and seeding on crystal growth.
• Test various antacids on the market to find the most effective product.
• What is the optimum temperature for yeast production when baking bread from scratch?
• Compare the vitamin C content of various fruits and vegetables.
• How does temperature affect enzyme-catalyzed reactions?
• Investigate the effects of pH on an acid-base chemical reaction.
• Devise a new natural way to test pH levels (such as cabbage leaves).
• What’s the best way to slow down metal oxidation (the form of rust)?
• How do changes in ingredients and method affect the results of a baking recipe?

When you think of physics science projects for high school, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the classic build-a-bridge. But there are plenty of other ways for teens to get hands-on with physics concepts. Here are some to try.

Remove the air in a DIY vacuum chamber

You can use a vacuum chamber to do lots of cool high school science fair projects, but a ready-made one can be expensive. Try this project to make your own with basic supplies.

Learn more: Vacuum Chamber at Instructables

Put together a mini Tesla coil

Looking for a simple but showy high school science fair project? Build your own mini Tesla coil and wow the crowd!

Boil water in a paper cup

Logic tells us we shouldn’t set a paper cup over a heat source, right? Yet it’s actually possible to boil water in a paper cup without burning the cup up! Learn about heat transfer and thermal conductivity with this experiment. Go deeper by trying other liquids like honey to see what happens.

Build a better light bulb

Emulate Edison and build your own simple light bulb. You can turn this into a science fair project by experimenting with different types of materials for filaments.

Measure the speed of light—with your microwave

Grab an egg and head to your microwave for this surprisingly simple experiment. By measuring the distance between cooked portions of egg whites, you’ll be able to calculate the wavelength of the microwaves in your oven and, in turn, the speed of light.

Generate a Lichtenberg figure

See electricity in action when you generate and capture a Lichtenberg figure with polyethylene sheets, wood, or even acrylic and toner. Change the electrical intensity and materials to see what types of patterns you can create.

Learn more: Lichtenberg Figure at Science Notes

Explore the power of friction with sticky note pads

Difficulty: Medium / Materials: Basic

Ever try to pull a piece of paper out of the middle of a big stack? It’s harder than you think it would be! That’s due to the power of friction. In this experiment, students interleave the sheets of two sticky note pads, then measure how much weight it takes to pull them apart. The results are astonishing!

Build a cloud chamber to prove background radiation

Ready to dip your toe into particle physics? Learn about background radiation and build a cloud chamber to prove the existence of muons.

Measure the effect of temperature on resistance

This is a popular and classic science fair experiment in physics. You’ll need a few specialized supplies, but they’re pretty easy to find.

Learn more: Temperature and Resistance at Science Project

Launch the best bottle rocket

A basic bottle rocket is pretty easy to build, but it opens the door to lots of different science fair projects. Design a powerful launcher, alter the rocket so it flies higher or farther, or use only recycled materials for your flyer.

More Physics Science Fair Projects for High School

Design your own experiment in response to these questions and prompts.

• Determine the most efficient solar panel design and placement.
• What’s the best way to eliminate friction between two objects?
• Explore the best methods of insulating an object against heat loss.
• What effect does temperature have on batteries when stored for long periods of time?
• Test the effects of magnets or electromagnetic fields on plants or other living organisms.
• Determine the best angle and speed of a bat swing in baseball.
• What’s the best way to soundproof an area or reduce noise produced by an item?
• Explore methods for reducing air resistance in automotive design.
• Use the concepts of torque and rotation to perfect a golf swing.
• Compare the strength and durability of various building materials.

Many schools are changing up their science fairs to STEM fairs, to encourage students with an interest in engineering to participate. Many great engineering science fair projects start with a STEM challenge, like those shown here. Use these ideas to spark a full-blown project to build something new and amazing!

Solve a current environmental issue

A science fair project can also be an entry into the Slingshot Challenge . Students produce a 1-minute video with a solution to a current environmental problem (think: uniting creative waste reducers on social media or rehabilitating forests affected by fire) for the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.

Construct a model maglev train

Maglev trains may just be the future of mass transportation. Build a model at home, and explore ways to implement the technology on a wider basis.

Learn more: Maglev Model Train at Supermagnete

Design a more efficient wind turbine

Wind energy is renewable, making it a good solution for the fossil fuel problem. For a smart science fair project, experiment to find the most efficient wind turbine design for a given situation.

Re-create Da Vinci’s flying machine

Da Vinci sketched several models of “flying machines” and hoped to soar through the sky. Do some research into his models and try to reconstruct one of your own.

Learn more: Da Vinci Flying Machine at Student Savvy

Design a heart-rate monitor

Smartwatches are ubiquitous these days, so pretty much anyone can wear a heart-rate monitor on their wrist. But do they work any better than one you can build yourself? Get the specialized items you need like the Arduino LilyPad Board on Amazon.

Race 3D printed cars

3D printers are a marvel of the modern era, and budding engineers should definitely learn to use them. Use Tinkercad or a similar program to design and print race cars that can support a defined weight, then see which can roll the fastest! (No 3D printer in your STEM lab? Check the local library. Many of them have 3D printers available for patrons to use.)

Learn more: 3D Printed Cars at Instructables

Grow veggies in a hydroponic garden

Hydroponics is the gardening wave of the future, making it easy to grow plants anywhere with minimal soil required. For a science fair STEM engineering challenge, design and construct your own hydroponic garden capable of growing vegetables to feed a family. This model is just one possible option.

Learn more: Hydroponics at Instructables

Grab items with a mechanical claw

Delve into robotics with this engineering project. This kit includes all the materials you need, with complete video instructions. Once you’ve built the basic structure, tinker around with the design to improve its strength, accuracy, or other traits.

Learn more: Hydraulic Claw at KiwiCo

Construct a crystal radio

Return to the good old days and build a radio from scratch. This makes a cool science fair project if you experiment with different types of materials for the antenna. It takes some specialized equipment, but fortunately, Home Science Tools has an all-in-one kit for this project.

Learn more: Crystal Radio at Scitoys.com

Build a burglar alarm

The challenge? Set up a system to alert you when someone has broken into your house or classroom. This can take any form students can dream up, and you can customize this STEM high school science experiment for multiple skill levels. Keep it simple with an alarm that makes a sound that can be heard from a specified distance. Or kick it up a notch and require the alarm system to send a notification to a cell phone, like the project at the link.

Learn more: Intruder Alarm at Instructables

Walk across a plastic bottle bridge

Balsa wood bridges are OK, but this plastic bottle bridge is really impressive! In fact, students can build all sorts of structures using the concept detailed at the link. It’s the ultimate upcycled STEM challenge!

Learn more: TrussFab Structures at Instructables

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April 4, 2024 By Lauren Jenkins

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More than 1,200 middle school and high school students from across Texas traveled to College Station from March 22-23, 2024, to showcase their science and engineering projects at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF) .

Students competed at regional science and engineering fairs from January to March before advancing to the state fair held at Texas A&M University. This year’s fair was held at the Texas A&M University Student Recreation Center with an awards ceremony at Rudder Auditorium. It was co-sponsored by the Texas Workforce Commission, ExxonMobil and Texas A&M Engineering.

"The Texas Science and Engineering Fair is a celebration of innovation and boundless creativity, of finalists as they proudly showcase their research skills and projects in science and engineering,” said Dr. Cindy Lawley, assistant vice chancellor for academic and outreach programs for Texas A&M Engineering. “We witness not only the culmination of their hard work but also the unwavering support from dedicated families and educators who are inspiring a new generation of thinkers and innovators poised to shape the future with their ingenuity and determination."

Night at the ZACH

To kick off the weekend, TXSEF participants and their families — nearly 6,000 people —descended upon the Zachry Engineering Education Complex (ZACH) to experience Night at the ZACH. Hosted inside and outside Zachry, Night at the ZACH features exhibitors showcasing their departments, organizations, current projects, and/or expertise with hands-on activities designed to get students pumped about engineering and science.

Night at the ZACH ignites inspiration, fostering connections that transcend disciplines and ignite a passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility.

Crowd favorites included the Lockheed Martin F-35 Cockpit Demonstration Simulator; ExxonMobil’s robotic dog Sparky; NASA’s Exploration trailer; Dell Tech Rally Mobile; and photo opportunities with Reveille X, the First Lady of Aggieland.

"At Night at the ZACH, TXSEF finalists have the opportunity to engage with industry and academia, fueling their curiosity and igniting new avenues of exploration. Yet, beyond the excitement of discovery lies a moment of celebration — a celebration of their remarkable journey to the Texas Science and Engineering Fair,” said Shelly Tornquist, director of Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach. “Night at the ZACH ignites inspiration, fostering connections that transcend disciplines and ignite a passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility."

In addition to student organizations like the Texas A&M Solar Racing Team and the Texas A&M Sounding Rocketry Team, Night at the ZACH welcomed senior capstone projects from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Students shared information about their projects, academic journeys, and experiences as engineering students.

Competition Day

On competition day, finalists presented their projects to over 350 judges with expertise in fields ranging from physical sciences to engineering to life sciences. Finalists competed as an individual or a team in either the junior division (middle school students) or senior division (high school students), where they presented on their project’s scientific basis, the interpretation and limitations of the results, and their conclusions.

"TXSEF is more than just a culmination of months of hard work; it's a day where young minds converge, showcasing their ingenuity and dedication to solving the world's most pressing challenges,” Tornquist said. “As students present their research and projects, the atmosphere is electric with innovation and determination. Each presentation is not just a moment in time but a testament to the endless possibilities that STEM offers."

Several special awards and scholarships were awarded to select projects on the competition floor. These awards were supported by TXSEF sponsors and industry partners and recognized before the awards ceremony. 

After a full day of judging, finalists and families made their way to Rudder Auditorium, filling it to capacity. The Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach robot Spark-E entertained the crowd with dancing and games. 

In addition to first through third place awards in the 22 categories in both junior and senior divisions, best of state for both life sciences and physical sciences was awarded in both divisions, plus an honorable mention for each category. 

Finalists from the senior division were selected to attend the Governor's Science and Technology Champions Academy and finalists from the junior division were selected to attend the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC). Twelve (12) projects from the senior division advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)  held May 11-17, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif. 

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Hundreds of MT students compete in statewide science fair

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About 300 middle school and high school students participated in this year's Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

Gillian Honzel, a junior at Big Sky High School in Missoula, has long wondered whether the huckleberries her family picks every summer have the same antioxidant content when she eats them fresh versus when she takes them out of the freezer months or even years later.

Kyndal Becker, a seventh grader at Sun River Middle School, presents her science fair project titled “Smart Pill Dispensers” to judge Sarah Thomae during the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024. More than 300 middle and high schoolers competed in the state science fair.

These musings from her home kitchen led her to devote much of the last few months to a science project that would answer this very question.

“I know they taste good,” Honzel said. “But I wanted to see if they had as many antioxidants. I learned they have some, but not the same amount.”

Kyndal Becker demonstrates the ins and outs of how her science fair project, titled “Smart Pill Dispenser,” keeps horses healthy. The Sun River Middle School student was competing in the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula.

Along with hundreds of other students from all over the state, Honzel competed at the annual Montana Science Fair held at the University of Montana this week. First started in 1955, the fair showcases the work of middle- and high-school students statewide. Young scientists compete at local or school-based competitions to qualify for the statewide contest.

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Awards are given by grade group and the type of science studied in the project. Overall winners receive one of the few coveted all-expenses paid trips to the national science fair, which this year will be held in Los Angeles. Category winners receive cash prizes.

Faith You, a student at Hellgate High School, presents her science fair project titled “microRNAs in Action: Regulation of Feeding Behavior” to a judge while competing in the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

The hundreds of school-aged Montanans gathered in UM’s Adams Center on Thursday reflected many corners of the state. Missoula was well-represented (call it home court advantage), with high schoolers from Hellgate, Sentinel and Big Sky and multiple middle schools present. Austin Habets traveled down from North Toole County High School near Sunburst. Makailey Petronek came from Sun River Middle School near Simms, west of Great Falls. Ryder Reynolds made the trip from Twin Bridges on the banks of the Beaverhead River.

About 300 middle school and high school students from across the state participated in this year’s Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

Many of the 270 projects on display were directly tied to students’ own interests outside of science class.

Reynolds, a seventh grader, wanted to find the best natural water filter. While the young angler prefers doing something once and not worrying about things being perfect, the process of getting the best outcome in this case will help him in the future.

“If I ever get stranded out in the mountains, I’ll know how to make a good water filter,” Reynolds said.

Chase Royse from Sentinel High School in Missoula studied fossil leaves to decipher how temperatures changed in the area’s paleoclimate period. That matters, he said, because understanding how things fluctuated in the past can help predict the future impact of climate change.

Faith You, a junior at Hellgate High School, investigated why flies overeat. She’s interested in how neuroscience interacts with obesity, which affects nearly 40% of the country’s population. Habets, the North Toole County High School student, created a handmade, affordable water dispenser, simply because “I needed one.”

Nicholas Browning, student at Hellgate High School, presents a science fair project titled “A Comparative Study on Concentrated Acids and Enzyme Hydrolysis on Cellulose” while participating in the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

The Montana Science Fair is made possible by the curiosity of students and the generosity of educators who believe in its importance. An all-volunteer team plans the event every year. Over 100 judges, many of whom have ties to UM, give up their day to interview students about projects and score them on creativity, scientific thought, thoroughness, presentation and understanding. Most students work closely with science teachers outside of class in the months leading up to the fair, and those same teachers travel with students to Missoula to compete.

Ella Stehr, an eighth grader at Trinity Lutheran School, reads a book in between sessions of presenting her project, titled “Banana Bonanza,” while competing in the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

But it’s becoming harder to pull off the event each year, according to the fair’s co-directors.

Lu Hu is a chemistry professor at UM, and he started volunteering with the fair as a judge in 2017. He recalls the Adams Center being totally full those first few years he was involved. Students scrunched along the back walls and overflowed onto the balconies to set up their poster presentations.

Raelynn Keller, a seventh grader at Kalispell Middle School, presents her science fair project titled “pH Indicators” to judge Valerie Deneault while competing in the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

Today, the number of participants has declined notably, a trend Hu calls “concerning.”

“If you don’t have students participating at this age, how can you sustain a society in the long-term?” he said.

It’s not a matter of student interest simply declining, Hu believes, but rather a reflection of larger systemic barriers that make it difficult for students, teachers and districts to invest in activities outside the classroom.

Montana Science Fair trophies of various categories were awarded to middle school and high school students at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

Hu and his co-director and fellow chemistry professor Dong Wang, who have been leading the fair since 2021, hope they can grow participation over time. They'd like to focus especially on rural districts that might be under-resourced.

They are working with UM and Montana State University scientists to host a four-day training this June for all high school science teachers in the state. The workshop will focus on the importance of supporting student science research projects and how to successfully mentor students in their efforts. Both they also hope to beef up fundraising efforts so the fair can subsidize the trip to Missoula for school districts that might not otherwise be able to afford it.

Lolo Middle School eighth graders Marin Wright, right, and Peyton Monaco present their science fair project, ”The Effects of Activity Level on Lung Capacity,” in front of a judge at the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

“Science is the foundation of the future of this country,” Wang said.

2024 winners 

Hunter Bailey from Baker High School in eastern Montana was the overall winner. Amy Boote from Sentinel High School in Missoula and Devyn Deschamps from Hellgate High School in Missoula took second and third place, respectively. 

Colette Bucklin, a sixth grader at Sunburst Middle School, presents her science fair project to a judge while competing in the Montana Science Fair at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

All three will travel to Los Angeles for the national science fair competition. 

For a full list of winners, visit the Montana Science Fair website . 

Samuel Burns, a seventh grader at Trinity Lutheran School, participates in this year’s Montana Science Fair held at the Adams Center in Missoula on April 4, 2024.

Carly Graf is the statewide higher education reporter for Lee Montana. 

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2024 Eclipse: Kemp High School students to take part in cross-country research project

KEMP, Texas - Students and teachers from Kemp High School in Kaufman County will play a key role in research for the total solar eclipse in April .

The five students from Kemp are part of the 2024 Citizen Continental-America Telescope Eclipse project .

35 telescopes will be set up along the eclipse path from Texas to Maine to capture totality images. NASA describes it as an eclipse relay race for science.

READ MORE: How NASA plans to study the sounds of the total solar eclipse

The team applied for the opportunity back in November and were chosen to take part.

"This is a chance for these kids to really get to do science," said Kyle Rimler, the head of the science department for Kemp High School.

The project is funded by NASA and the U.S. National Science Foundation, where the team goes through intensive training at the Frontier Flight Museum in Dallas to learn to track the sun.

"We're going to be in a documentary. So we're taking video for a documentary of everything we're doing," Rimler added.

The students will put together the computer-controlled telescope to capture the images.

"I've always loved astronomy," said junior Katy Kizer. "The research is really cool, but so is being with everyone here."

Kemp High School will be able to keep the donated telescope.

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The school is making the day a campus-wide celebration. They are calling it the Solar Bowl.

There will be a flag football game and performances from the band, drill team and cheer squad.

"Everyday it gets bigger and bigger, and I'm hoping that Kemp really gets excited about it," said Rimler.

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How to Publish a Research Paper In High School: 19 Journals and Conferences to Consider

By Alex Yang

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So you've been working super hard writing a research paper , and you’ve finally finished. Congrats! It’s a very impressive accolade already, but there’s a way to take it a level further. As we’ve talked about before in our Polygence blog, “ Showcasing your work and sharing it with the world is the intellectual version of ‘pics or it didn’t happen.’ ” Of course, there are lot of different ways to showcase your work , from creating a Youtube video to making a podcast. But one of the most popular ways to showcase your research is to publish your research. Publishing your research can take the great work you’ve already done and add credibility to it, and will make a stronger impression than unpublished research. Further, the process of having your work reviewed by advanced degree researchers can be a valuable experience in itself. You can receive feedback from experts and learn how to improve upon the work you’ve already done.

Before we dive into the various journals and conferences to publish your work, let’s distinguish between the various publishing options that you have as a high schooler, as there are some nuances. Quick disclaimer: this article focuses on journals and conferences as ways to showcase your work. There are also competitions where you can submit your work, and we have written guides on competing in premier competitions like Regeneron STS and competing in Regeneron ISEF . 

Publishing Options for High School Students

Peer-reviewed journals.

This is rather self-explanatory, but these journals go through the peer review process, where author(s) submit their work to the journal, and the journal's editors send the work to a group of independent experts (typically grad students or other scientists with advanced degrees) in the same field or discipline. These experts are peer reviewers, who evaluate the work based on a set of predetermined criteria, including the quality of the research, the validity of the methodology, the accuracy of the data, and the originality of the findings. The peer reviewers may suggest revisions or leave comments, but ultimately the editors will decide which suggestions to give to the student. 

Once you’ve received suggestions, you have the opportunity to make revisions before submitting your final product back to the journal. The editor then decides whether or not your work is published.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Journals

These are just journals that do not undergo a review process. In general, peer-reviewed journals may be seen as more credible and prestigious. However, non-peer-reviewed journals may make it easier and faster to publish your work, which can be helpful if you are pressed for time and applying to colleges soon .

Pre Print Archives

Preprint archives or servers are online repositories where student researchers can upload and share their research papers without undergoing any review process. Preprints allow students to share their findings quickly and get feedback from the scientific community, which can help improve the research while you’re waiting to hear back from journals, which typically have longer timelines and can take up to several months to publish research. Sharing your work in a preprint archive does not prohibit you from, or interfere with submitting the same work to a journal afterwards.

Research Conferences

Prefer to present your research in a presentation or verbal format? Conferences can be a great way to “publish” your research, showcase your public speaking skills, speak directly to your audience, and network with other researchers in your field. 

Student-led Journals vs Graduate Student / Professor-led Journals 

Some student-led journals may have peer-review, but the actual people peer-reviewing your work may be high school students. Other journals will have graduate students, PhD students, or even faculty reviewing your work. As you can imagine, there are tradeoffs to either option. With an advanced degree student reviewing your work, you can likely expect better and more accurate feedback. Plus, it’s cool to have an expert look over your work! However, this may also mean that the journal is more selective, whereas student-led journals may be easier to publish in. Nonetheless, getting feedback from anyone who’s knowledgeable can be a great way to polish your research and writing.

Strategy for Submitting to Multiple Journals

Ultimately, your paper can only be published in one peer-reviewed journal. Submitting the same paper to multiple peer-reviewed journals at the same time is not allowed, and doing so may impact its publication at any peer-reviewed journal. If your work is not accepted at one journal, however, then you are free to submit that work to your next choice and so on. Therefore, it is best to submit to journals with a strategy in mind. Consider: what journal do I ideally want to be published in? What are some back-ups if I don’t get published in my ideal journal? Preprints, like arXiv and the Research Archive of Rising Scholars, are possible places to submit your work in advance of seeking peer-reviewed publication. These are places to “stake your claim” in a research area and get feedback from the community prior to submitting your paper to its final home in a peer-reviewed journal. You can submit your work to a preprint prior to submitting at a peer-reviewed journal. However, bioRxiv, a reputable preprint server, recommends on their website that a preprint only be posted on one server, so that’s something to keep in mind as well.

Citation and Paper Formats

All of the journals listed below have specific ways that they’d like you to cite your sources, varying from styles like MLA to APA, and it’s important that you double-check the journal’s requirements for citations, titling your paper, writing your abstract, etc. Most journal websites have very detailed guides for how they want you to format your paper, so follow those closely to avoid having to wait to hear back and then resubmit your paper. If you’re looking for more guidance on citations and bibliographies check out our blog post!

19 Journals and Conferences to Publish Your Research as a High Schooler

Now that we’ve distinguished the differences between certain journals and conferences, let’s jump into some of our favorite ones. We’ve divided up our selections based on prestige and reliability, and we’ve made these selections using our experience with helping Polygence students showcase their research .

Most Prestigious Journals

Concord review.

Cost: $70 to Submit and $200 Publication Cost (if accepted)

Deadline: Fixed Deadlines in Feb 1 (Summer Issue), May 1 (Fall), August 1 (Winter), and November 1 (Spring)

Subject area: History / Social Sciences

Type of research: All types of academic articles

The Concord Review is a quarterly journal that publishes exceptional essays written by high school students on historical topics. The journal has been around since 1987 and has a great reputation, with many student winners going to great universities. Further, if your paper is published, your essays will be sent to subscribers and teachers all around the world, which is an incredible achievement.

Papers submitted tend to be around 8,000 words, so there is definitely a lot of writing involved, and the Concord Review themselves say that they are very selective, publishing only about 5% of the essays they receive.

We’ve posted our complete guide on publishing in the Concord Review here.

Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI)

Deadline: Rolling

Subject area: STEM 

Type of research: Original hypothesis-driven scientific research

JEI is an open-access publication that features scientific research papers written by middle and high school students in the fields of biological and physical sciences. The journal includes a comprehensive peer-review process, where graduate students and other professional scientists with advanced degrees will review the manuscripts and provide suggestions to improve both the project and manuscript itself. You can expect to receive feedback in 6-8 weeks.

This should be the go-to option for students that are doing hypothesis-driven, original research or research that involves original analyses of existing data (meta-analysis, analyzing publicly available datasets, etc.). This is not an appropriate fit for students writing literature reviews. Finally, a mentor or parent must submit on behalf of the student.

We’ve had many Polygence students successfully submit to JEI. Check out Hana’s research on invasive species and their effects in drought times.

Very Prestigious Journals

Stem fellowship journal (sfj).

Cost: $400 publication fee

Subject area: All Scientific Disciplines

Type of research: Conference Proceedings, Review Articles, Viewpoint Articles, Original Research

SFJ is a peer-reviewed journal published by Canadian Science Publishing that serves as a platform for scholarly research conducted by high school and university students in the STEM fields. Peer review is conducted by undergraduate, graduate student, and professional reviewers.

Depending on the kind of research article you choose to submit, SFJ provides very specific guidelines on what to include and word limits.

Journal of Student Research (JSR)

Cost: $50 to Submit and $200 Publication Cost (if accepted)

Deadline: Fixed Deadlines in February, May, August, and November

Subject area: All Academic Disciplines

Type of research: Research and review articles, as well as other article types (not peer-reviewed)

The Journal of Student Research (JSR) is an academic journal based in Houston, Texas. It is reviewed by faculty members and accepts research and review articles, as well as other research projects (although those will not undergo the peer-review process).

From our experience, JSR sometimes experiences delays in acceptances and communication during the fall when many students are submitting, so try to submit early if possible and be mindful of deadlines.

Other Great Journal Options

National high school journal of science (nhsjs).

Cost: $250 for publication 

Deadline: Rolling 

Subject area: All science disciplines 

Type of research: Original research, literature review

NHSJS is a journal peer reviewed by high schoolers from around the world, with an advisory board of adult academics. Topics are STEM related, and submission types can vary from original research papers to shorter articles.

Curieux Academic Journal

Cost: $185-215

Subject area: Engineering, Humanities, and Natural Science, Mathematics, and Social Science

Type of research: Including but not limited to research papers, review articles, and humanity/social science pieces.

Curieux Academic Journal is a non-profit run by students and was founded in 2017 to publish outstanding research by high school and middle school students. Curieux publishes one issue per month (twelve per year), so there are many opportunities to get your research published. 

The Young Scientists Journal 

Deadline: December

Subject area: Sciences

Type of research: Original research, literature review, blog post

The Young Scientists Journal , while a popular option for students previously, has paused submissions to process a backlog. The journal is an international peer-reviewed journal run by students, and creates print issues twice a year. 

The journal has also been around for a decade and has a clear track record of producing alumni who go on to work in STEM.

Here’s an example of research submitted by Polygence student Ryan to the journal.

Journal of Research High School (JRHS)

Subject area: Any academic subject including the sciences and humanities

Type of research: Original research and significant literature reviews.

JRHS is an online research journal edited by volunteer professional scientists, researchers, teachers, and professors. JRHS accepts original research and significant literature reviews in Engineering, Humanities, Natural Science, Math, and Social Sciences.

From our experience working with our students to help publish their research, this journal is currently operating with a 15-20 week turnaround time for review. This is a bit on the longer side, so be mindful of this turnaround time if you’re looking to get your work published soon.

Youth Medical Journal

Deadline: March (currently closed)

Subject area: Medical or scientific topics

Type of research: Original research, review article, blog post, magazine article

The Youth Medical Journal is an international, student-run team of 40 students looking to share medical research.

We’ve found that this journal is a good entry point for students new to research papers, but when submissions are busy, in the past they have paused submissions. 

Journal of High School Science (JHSS)

Subject area: All topics

Type of research: Original research, literature review, technical notes, opinion pieces

This peer-reviewed STEAM journal publishes quarterly, with advanced degree doctors who sit on the journal’s editorial board. In addition to typical STEM subjects, the journal also accepts manuscripts related to music and theater, which is explicitly stated on their website.

Due to the current large volume of submissions, the review process takes a minimum of 4 weeks from the time of submission.

Whitman Journal of Psychology

Subject area: Psychology

Type of research: Original research, podcasts

The WWJOP is a publication run entirely by students, where research and literature reviews in the field of psychology are recognized. The journal is run out of a high school with a teacher supervisor and student staff.

The WWJOP uniquely also accepts podcast submissions, so if that’s your preferred format for showcasing your work, then this could be the journal for you!

Cost: $180 submission fee

Subject area: Humanities

Type of research: Essay submission

The Schola is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that showcases essays on various humanities and social sciences topics authored by high school students worldwide. They feature a diverse range of subjects such as philosophy, history, art history, English, economics, public policy, and sociology.

Editors at Schola are academics who teach and do research in the humanities and social sciences

Critical Debates in Humanities, Science and Global Justice

Cost: $10 author fee

Subject area: Ethics and frontiers of science, Biology and ecosystems, Technology and Innovation, Medical research and disease, Peace and civil society, Global citizenship, identity and democracy, Structural violence and society, Psychology, Education, AI, Sociology, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Cultural politics, Politics and Justice, Computer science and math as related to policy, Public policy, Human rights, Language, Identity and Culture, Art and activism

Critical Debates is an international academic journal for critical discourse in humanities, science and contemporary global issues for emerging young scholars

International Youth Neuroscience Association Journal

Subject area: Neuroscience

Type of research: Research papers

Although this student peer-reviewed journal is not currently accepting submissions, we’ve had students recently publish here. 

Here’s an example of Nevenka’s research that was published in the November 2022 issue of the journal.

Preprint Archives to Share Your Work In

Subject area: STEM, Quantitative Finance, Economics

arXiv is an open access archive supported by Cornell University, where more than 2 million scholarly articles in a wide variety of topics have been compiled. arXiv articles are not peer-reviewed, so you will not receive any feedback on your work from experts. However, your article does go through a moderation process where your work is classified into a topic area and checked for scholarly value. This process is rather quick however and according to arXiv you can expect your article to be available on the website in about 6 hours. 

Although there’s no peer review process, that means the submission standards are not as rigorous and you can get your article posted very quickly, so submitting to arXiv or other preprint archives can be something you do before trying to get published in a journal.

One slight inconvenience of submitting to arXiv is that you must be endorsed by a current arXiv author, which can typically be a mentor or teacher or professor that you have. Here’s an example of a Polygence student submitting their work to arXiv, with Albert’s research on Hamiltonian Cycles.

Subject area: Biology

Type of research: Original research

bioRxiv is a preprint server for biology research, where again the research is not peer-reviewed but undergoes a check to make sure that the material is relevant and appropriate.

bioRxiv has a bit of a longer posting time, taking around 48 hours, but that’s still very quick. bioRxiv also allows for you to submit revised versions of your research if you decide to make changes.

Research Archive of Rising Scholars (RARS)

Subject area: STEM and Humanities

Type of research: Original research, review articles, poems, short stories, scripts

Research Archive of Rising Scholars is Polygence’s own preprint server! We were inspired by arXiv so we created a repository for articles and other creative submissions in STEM and the Humanities.

We launched RARS in 2022 and we’re excited to offer a space for budding scholars as they look to publish their work in journals. Compared to other preprint archives, RARS also accepts a wider range of submission types, including poems, short stories, and scripts.

Conferences to Participate In

Symposium of rising scholars.

Deadline: Twice a year - February and July

Polygence’s very own Symposium of Rising Scholars is a bi-annual academic conference where students present and share their research with their peers and experts. The Symposium also includes a College Admissions Panel and Keynote Speech. In our 8th edition of the Symposium this past March, we had 60 students presenting live, approximately 70 students presenting asynchronously, and over 100 audience members. The keynote speaker was Chang-rae Lee, award-winning novelist and professor at Stanford University.

We’re looking to have our 9th Symposium in Fall of 2023, and you can express your interest now. If you’re interested to see what our Polygence scholars have presented in the past for the Symposium, you can check out their scholar pages here.

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

Deadline: Typically in November, so for 2024’s competition look to submit in Fall 2023

Subject area: STEM topics

JSHS is a Department of Defense sponsored program and competition that consists of first submitting a written report of your research. If your submission is selected, you’ll be able to participate in the regional symposium, where you can present in oral format or poster format. A select group from the regional symposium will then qualify for the national symposium.

One of the great things about JSHS compared to the journals mentioned above is that you’re allowed to work in teams and you don’t have to be a solo author. This can make the experience more fun for you and your teammates, and allow you to combine your strengths for your submission.

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Research center weighs in on potential environmental impacts from Baltimore bridge collapse

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse clean up begins on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, questions about the potential for pollution and other environmental impacts from the collapse are looming.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science said on Tuesday that the immediate effects are likely minimal. However, the research center’s Interim President Bill Dennison said that they are concerned about what could happen when the ship and the collapsed bridge are removed.

“We are looking at air, water and land impacts, particularly concerned about the disturbance of sediments,” said Dennison.

He said that the research center is working with local officials to offer their expertise as the cleanup begins.

Dennison added that fish and wildlife could be impacted by the removal of debris when toxic sediment is stirred up as the debris removal begins, and dredging could also impact them.

“Baltimore has a long history of industrial development and as a result, there are a lot of contaminants in the Baltimore sediments,” said Dennison.

A release from the center also indicated that some animals like dolphins could affected if pile driving occurs when the bridge is rebuilt because they are very sensitive to sound, and could be driven away.

Increased carbon dioxide emissions are also a concern.

“Ships are going to be rerouted and have to go to different ports,” said Dennison. “The trucks that normally use the key bridge, particularly in going through the Beltway, will be diverted and have more miles… so we’re going to end up with more emissions.”

Dennison said several precautions are being taken by the local and federal partners involved in the cleanup. And said that the research center will do as much as they can to assist with minimizing the environmental impacts.

“No red flags at this point. But but we’re not going to stop watching.”

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