Research Opportunities Database for High School Students

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This program offers an exceptional opportunity for high-achieving high school students to collaborate closely with prominent locals, graduate students, and university instructors while exploring the impact of climate change on the Earth's systems around the Big Island of Hawai’i. The program integrates scientific research with leadership training and personal growth, creating a transformative experience for the students. Throughout the program, participants engage in collaborative efforts, self-reflection, and leadership activities, following a value-based process that promotes positive social change, aligning with the Social Change Model of Leadership. As they delve into the subject, students gain a profound understanding of the profound changes occurring in their future world and are equipped with the knowledge to become competent stewards of the environment. They are encouraged to journal their daily experiences, which fosters self-discovery and understanding as both individuals and integral members of the group. Overall, the program facilitates a holistic learning journey, intertwining scientific exploration, leadership development, and personal growth to empower students to make a positive impact on the environment and society.

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This program offers an opportunity to design a DNA experiment that tackles a challenge in space exploration, making it ideal for those interested in biology and deep space. Clear submission guidelines and instructions on how to enter the contest are provided, which can be helpful for individuals who have difficulty generating ideas.

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The FIRST Robotics Competition is an exhilarating competition that brings together high school students and their mentors in a thrilling fusion of sports, science, and technology. Participants dive into the world of robotics as they work together to tackle a common problem set each season. The competition encompasses a series of regional events, where teams must qualify for the opportunity to compete at the international level. With a strong emphasis on providing a real-world engineering experience, FIRST challenges students to secure funding, develop a unique team identity, foster teamwork skills, and design, build, and program industrial-sized robots capable of playing a complex field game against formidable opponents. This immersive experience not only tests their technical abilities but also hones their collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. By participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition, students gain invaluable hands-on experience in robotics, develop a deeper understanding of engineering principles, and foster a passion for STEM fields. It is a transformative journey that empowers students to unleash their creativity, drive innovation, and pursue lifelong learning in science and technology.

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The FCCLA Virtual Business Challenge is a prestigious competition that assesses participants' fashion and finance management skills. It provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in controlling various aspects of a virtual business simulation through the Virtual Business classroom software. As a participant, you will need to apply your personal finance and fashion management skills to navigate the challenge. Throughout the competition, you can track your team's real-time score on FCCLA's website, which reflects your active participation and decision-making within the simulation. This competition offers a valuable learning experience in business management and entrepreneurship.

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In this course, we will investigate how electrochemical and circuit activity in nervous systems contributes to sensation, perception, and various behaviors such as movement, language production, spatial navigation, emotional responses, sleep, and learning and memory. Our approach is inquiry-driven, involving close examination of primary data. Students will learn about experimental methods used in neuroscience research such as molecular DNA and protein sequence analysis, fluorescence microscopy of nervous tissue, and behavioral assays. By examining nervous systems across different phyla, we will also gain insights into the evolution history and inner workings of the human brain.

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Participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and students carrying out neuroscience related research. In addition, they will meet with clinicians from various clinical departments such as Neurology and Neurosurgery. Throughout the course, participants will meet with neuroscience faculty as well as graduate students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program who will lead discussions and talk about their exciting research.

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The Essentials of Finance program is highly sought after and provides an introduction to personal and corporate finance, covering crucial concepts such as the time value of money, risk and return trade-offs, and equities. Drawing inspiration from Wharton's undergraduate finance program, the curriculum includes case studies and real-world applications. Distinguished faculty members, lecturers, and PhD students from Wharton lead lectures and presentations, while students work collaboratively in small teams to complete an analysis project.

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The Entrepreneurship Academy is a two-week program that delves into the benefits and difficulties of managing your own business. The program covers topics such as choosing a start-up, prototype testing, market research, social innovation, global business, and operations. Participants will engage with accomplished entrepreneurs from various industries to gain insights into what it takes to succeed in any profession. There seems to be limited information available about the faculty helping with this program, so maybe see if you can find out more about the staff before choosing this program

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You’ll gain insights into key concepts and get an authentic taste of what it’s like to study Engineering at university. You’ll achieve all of this while studying and socialising on the historic Oxford University campus, being taught by the very best tutors and making friends with students from all over the world.

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Engineer Girl hosts an annual essay contest that focuses on the impact of engineering on the world. Students have the chance to win up to $500 in prize money. This competition offers an excellent opportunity to combine English language writing with STEM research. Submissions can be sent online. The contest is open to both girls and boys in three competition categories: Elementary School students (grades 3-5), Middle School students (grades 6-8), and High School students (grades 9-12). The word limit for submissions varies depending on the grade level.