Author: Faisal
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Congratulations to our November Future Scholar Award Winner!
We’re excited to announce the winner of this month’s Future Scholar Award at Research College Prep! Congratulations to Ruiyang G. from Tacoma, WA, for her outstanding work during our research mentorship program. Ruiyang’s project is in the intersection of health-related research and AI/Data Science Technologies. She built a data-driven framework to study and classify patients of lung Read more
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Meet Our First Future Scholar Award Winner!
We’re excited to announce the winner of our very first Future Scholar Award at Research College Prep! 🎉 Congratulations to Fyodor Gaydyukov from the International School of Beaverton, Oregon, for his outstanding work during our research mentorship program. Fyodor’s project explored Statistical Queueing Modeling to analyze the impact of environmental factors on airport transportation systems. Read more
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Stuck Trying to Start a Research Project? I’ll Help You By Creating a Research Plan
One of the hardest parts of starting your first research project is simply knowing how to begin. I’ve helped many students take those first steps, and it usually comes down to two key things: 1. Defining a unique research question. 2. Creating a step-by-step plan to go from idea to full research paper. If you’re Read more
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3 Research Projects You Can Start This Week With No Prior Experience (Using Data Science & Machine Learning)
Summer is the perfect time to dive into research, and you don’t need a lab or prior experience. All what you need is willingness to learn and background in programming and machine learning. If you’re interested in data science or machine learning, here are three research projects you can start this week, inspired by real Read more
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🚀 Student Spotlight: Advancing AI in Game Development
We’re excited to highlight the work of Amna Hassan, a student in our research mentorship program, who recently completed a research project titled: “Automated Unity Game Template Generation from GDDs via NLP and Multi-Modal LLMs” In this project, Amna designed a system that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automatically Read more
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A Research Paper About the Internet of Things by a Fremont High School Student
For students beginning their journey into research, it’s incredibly helpful to see what a successful high school research paper looks like. One such example is a recent publication by Dhanush Arun, a junior at American High School in Fremont, California, titled “Emerging Trends in the Internet of Things.” It was published in the International Journal Read more
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How Can a High School Student Publish a Research Paper?
If you’re in high school and you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can I really publish a research paper?” The answer is a big yes. Many students think that research is only for college or grad school, but the truth is, there’s always a way to start taking your first steps into the world of research. You Read more
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Why Research is the New SAT: Preparing for the Future of College Admissions
In the past, the SAT was king. A high score could open the doors to elite universities, scholarships, and academic recognition. But today, the college admissions landscape is shifting—and fast. With many schools adopting test-optional policies and placing greater emphasis on holistic applications, research is emerging as the new SAT for ambitious students. In this Read more
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The Three Features of a Project That Wins Science Fairs and Competitions
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in science fairs and competitions from different angles — as a mentor, a judge, and a university professor working with students on research. I’ve served as a judge in ISEF (the International Science and Engineering Fair), as well as several regional and local competitions. I’ve also Read more
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3 Places to Publish Research for High School and Undergraduate Students
For high school and undergraduate students conducting research, publishing is an excellent way to showcase their work, contribute to their field, and build academic credibility. However, finding the right journal can be challenging, as many traditional academic publications cater to advanced researchers and graduate students. Fortunately, several journals focus specifically on publishing student research. Here Read more