High School Student Researcher Selin Posacıoğlu’s Research on Age-Dependent Alpha-Synuclein Accumulation in Parkinson’s Disease was accepted at the AD/PD™ Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Conference
Selin Posacıoğlu is a student at Koç Özel Lisesi in Turkey. She has developed a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience through hands-on research experiences. At the Acıbadem Cognitive Neuroscience Camp, she studied the Stroop Test, with a particular focus on the emotional Stroop paradigm. She later observed fNIRS data at Acıbadem University, gaining exposure to […]
High School Student Researcher Clare Kanazawa’s Research on the Environmental Impact of Large Language Models was accepted at the Sustainable AI Conference
Clare Kanazawa is a student at Holy Names Academy in the United States. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has been recognised with the Sr. Ann Book Award and a varsity robotics letter. Clare is actively involved in robotics as a programming team member, serves as a Youth Ocean Advocate at […]
High School Student Researcher Vincent Qin’s Research on Emotional Polarity in Digital Communications was accepted at the International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Emerging Topics (ALLEGET)
Vincent Qin is a student at Lynbrook High School in the United States. He has been actively involved in Science Olympiad and Science Bowl, competing at regional, state, and national levels, and has built a strong record across multiple scientific events. Alongside this, Vincent is deeply engaged in chess. He co-founded Lightning Square Chess Club, […]
Guest Column: Why All High School Research Options Are Not Created Equal (by former UPenn Asst. Director of Admissions)
Doing a research project is often seen as a way for high school students to strengthen several parts of their academic profile at once. It shows the ability to commit to long-term work, genuine interest in a subject, and the capacity to handle college-level research while still in high school. Plus, it gives students the […]
High School Student Researcher Amaan Mohammed’s Research on Repurposing GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Alzheimer’s Disease was accepted at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)
Amaan Mohammed is a student at Dublin High School in the United States. His achievements include winning first place in the DUSD Public Service Announcement competition on fentanyl abuse, receiving the Gold Presidential Service Award, and ranking in the Top 10 at the HOSA State Leadership Conference for both Mental Health Promotion and the Fentanyl […]
High School Student Researcher Maya Arun’s Research on Autism and Emotion Recognition in Children was accepted at the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC 2025)
Maya Arun is a student at Cupertino High School in the United States. She has participated in both Math Olympiad and Science Olympiad, and was a finalist at the SCJFL Debate Tournament. Maya also received the Athens Debate Director’s Platinum Award for Outstanding Excellence and is a member of the Middle School Honour Society. At […]
High School Student Researcher Pranav Nimmagadda’s Research on Telugu-English Code-Mixed Sentiment Analysis was accepted at the Purdue Linguistics Symposium 2025
Pranav Nimmagadda is a student at Dougherty Valley High School in the United States. He has received recognition through several academic and extracurricular awards, including the Eagle Scout Award, the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and the National PTA Reflections Merit Award in Composition. He has also placed in the Bay Area Creative Youth Foundation […]
High School Student Researcher Johnny Li’s Research on α-synuclein and Lipid-associated Aggregation was accepted at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Johnny Li is a student at Upper Canada College in Canada. As captain of his school’s robotics team, he has led the team to consistent success in international competitions, including the VEX Ontario Provincials and the VEX World Championships, where they achieved top rankings and multiple design and performance awards. Beyond robotics, Johnny has also […]
High School Student Researcher Triet Pham’s Research on Competitive Advantage in the Vietnamese Food and Beverage Industry was accepted at the 19th International Conference of the Academy of Global Business Research and Practice (AGBRP)
Triet Pham is a student at Reigate Grammar School Vietnam. He has received recognition in international mathematics competitions, including the Asian Student Exchange Program, the American Mathematics Olympiad, the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad, the International Mathematics Assessments for Schools, and the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge. At his school’s Model United Nations (RGSVMUN), […]
High School Student Researcher Samaya Shah’s Research on the Idolisation of Wealth in Our Mutual Friend was accepted at the National Undergraduate Literature Conference (NULC)
Samaya Shah is a student at The Pingry School in the United States. She has received the Faculty Award and the Scholarship Prize, recognising her academic excellence and consistent effort across subjects. Samaya’s research paper, The Idolisation of Wealth and the Moral Decline in Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, has been accepted for presentation […]