Igniting Leaders Who
Research and Change the World

Teaching in this program is highly rewarding. Students show strong dedication and a solid grasp of college-level concepts. I look forward to continuing to grow with them and witnessing their significant development.

Professor K.B. New York University

Coming from cinema and cartoons, I treat each course as a production where participants are working artists creating screenplays, comics, or movies. This project-based approach immerses them in real-world challenges and deadlines, culminating in the satisfaction of polished work. It is also academically rigorous, blending university-level theory with practical experience to strengthen creativity, discipline, and storytelling.

Professor S.F. Northwestern University

I am delighted to work with the team in guiding students through meaningful, research-based learning. The program's structured mentoring and collaborative approach help students develop critical thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to investigate complex questions—especially in interdisciplinary fields like urban planning, where social, economic, and environmental issues intersect. Beyond producing a final paper, students cultivate intellectual curiosity, connect theory with real-world challenges, and gain confidence in independent learning. This transformative experience equips them not only for university but for thoughtful, evidence-based engagement with the world.

Professor P.A. University of Cambridge

I've watched students grow not just in research skills, but in the confidence to ask hard questions and work independently. They learn to think like researchers: breaking down complex problems, evaluating existing work, and designing sound methodologies. Such skills empower them far beyond any single project outcome. Authentic research demystifies academic work, showing students that high-level inquiry is creative and meaningful. As an AI researcher, I value how the program nurtures critical thinking, comfort with uncertainty, and clear communication—skills essential for any field.

Professor A.B. University College London

For science-oriented high school students, standard curricula may not be enough to fuel their passions. One-on-one mentorship with scientists and physicians through the program helps them understand research's real-world impact—and how to conduct it themselves. In my experience, students have co-authored peer-reviewed papers and even contributed to changing diagnostic criteria for a rare disease. Participation in such rigorous research stands out on applications for college, graduate school, and medical school, giving students a meaningful edge.

Professor P.G. Johns Hopkins University

My collaboration with the research program highlights the value of introducing high schoolers to structured academic inquiry. Students learn to read scholarly literature, frame research questions, build models, and work systematically with data or theory. With faculty support, they navigate complexity and communicate findings clearly—gaining foundational skills that outlast any single project. The program focuses on the research process, not just the product, turning curiosity into disciplined inquiry. Whether theoretical or empirical, each project strengthens students' analytical maturity and readiness for future scholarship.

Professor Y.K. University of Southern California