Students conduct original research with a PhD mentor, aiming for a publishable paper that can significantly enhance college applications.
The High School Research Program (Aerospace Topics) offers a personalized and flexible path to academic discovery for high school students. Participants are paired with a PhD-level mentor in their chosen aerospace field to conduct original research, culminating in a unique, publishable research paper. The program emphasizes developing skills in topic selection, research question development, research execution, data analysis, scientific writing, and proper citation and referencing. Students will learn to identify a topic, plan and execute a study, analyze findings, and write a comprehensive research paper. Optional publication support is available to guide students through submitting their paper to academic journals, including selecting suitable journals, formatting manuscripts, and responding to reviewer feedback. The program aims to equip students with real research skills and a standout project for college applications.
A typical day involves one-on-one online sessions with a PhD mentor, focusing on defining a research question, building methods and experiments, analyzing results, and writing the research paper. Students are expected to dedicate at least five hours a week to working on their paper outside of scheduled sessions.
This program is best for curious high school students with a basic understanding of their chosen subject who want to conduct original research and produce a publishable paper to enhance their college applications.
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