Customized 1-on-1 Research Program

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Possible Research Topics

  • [Aerospace Engineering]

    Delta Wing vs. Conventional Wing Design: Aerodynamics and Efficiency

  • [Art Business/Entrepreneurship]

    Art Business 101: Building Sustainable Careers

  • [Astrophysics/Creative Writing]

    Learning About the Universe with JWST: Integrated Storytelling and Science

  • [Architecture/Environmental Design]

    Adaptive Reuse of Parking Structures: Green Architecture

  • [Biochemistry/Nutrition]

    Dietary Interventions in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Nutriology Focus

  • [Biomedical Engineering/Healthcare]

    Medical Applications of 3D Printing: Revolutionizing Healthcare Solutions

  • [Business/CSR]

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Balancing Profit with Purpose

  • [Business Strategy/Online Commerce]

    Building E-Commerce Brands: Strategies for Online Success

  • [Climate Science/Ecology]

    Impact of Deforestation in Canada: Climate Research

  • [Crowdfunding/Business Strategy]

    Crowdfunding Strategies for Kickstarter: Goal-Setting Best Practices

  • [Cultural Studies/Art History]

    Exploring the Sociology of Art: Museums and Cultural Spaces

  • [Cultural Studies/Sociology]

    Anti-Asian Violence and Myths of Model Minority: Intersectional Studies

  • [Corporate Finance/Economics]

    Valuing Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs): Case Studies in Corporate Finance

  • [Comparative Literature]

    Magical Realism Across Global Canons: Comparative Studies

  • [Database Management/Programming]

    Python API Development: NoSQL Database Integration

  • [Medicine/Biology/Oncology]

    Diagnostic Modalities for Prostate Cancers: Aggressive vs. Slow-Growing Tumors

  • [Neuroscience/Oncology]

    Glioblastoma and Astrocyte Interactions: Neurological Cancer Research

  • [Feminist Studies/History]

    Women’s Rights Discourse in Qing China: Feminist Textual Analysis

  • [Virology/Immunotherapy/Oncology]

    Oncolytic Viruses: Innovative Cancer Therapies

  • [Global Health/Epidemiology]

    Refugee Health and the Pandemic: Global Health Dynamics

  • [Public Health/Policy]

    Modeling Effects of COVID-19 Interventions: Policy and Healthcare Impact

  • [Medicine/Public Health/Education]

    Modeling Skin Cancer Awareness in Students: Prevention Through Education

  • [Social Media/Nutriology]

    Exploring PCOS Awareness on Social Media: Content Quality and Impact

  • [Genetics/Bioengineering]

    CRISPR, Aging, and Biohacking: DNA Medicine Advancements

  • [Genetics/Cardiology]

    Gene Therapy for QT Syndrome: Cardiac Genetic Modifications

  • [Plant Biology/Ecology]

    Plant Biology Studies: Cellular and Ecological Perspectives

  • [Environmental Studies/Anthropology]

    Firestick Farming Benefits in Australia: Traditional Land Management

  • [Urban Planning/Environmental Science]

    Effects of Climate Change on Coastal Flooding: Urban Planning Implications

  • [Renewable Energy/Electronics]

    Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting: Sustainable Energy Innovations

  • [Photonics/Industrial Engineering]

    Laser Fundamentals in Manufacturing: Applications in Industry

  • [Environmental Engineering/Tech Policy]

    Mitigating Climate Change with Technology: Emission-Reducing Innovations

  • [Ethics/AI]

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Frameworks for AI

  • [NLP/Computational Linguistics]

    Natural Language Processing (NLP): Detecting Implied Meaning

  • [Music Industry/Data Science]

    Predicting Song Popularity with Machine Learning: Music Industry Applications

  • [Real Estate/Analytics]

    Residential Real Estate Price Prediction: Multi-Factor Modeling

  • [Sports/Data Analytics]

    Financial Metrics and Soccer Outcomes: Data-Driven Sports Analysis

  • [Transportation/Statistics]

    Statistical Analysis of EV Adoption: Socioeconomic Predictors

  • [Mental Health/Software Engineering]

    Web-Based Automated Chat Systems: Mental Health Monitoring

  • [Psychology/Education]

    Mental Health and Artistic Expression in Adolescents: Pilot Study

  • [Developmental Psychology/Education]

    Developmental Psychology and Special Education: Educational Impacts

  • [Sports Psychology/Empirical Research]

    Stress and Competition in Sports Psychology: Empirical Studies

  • [Public Policy/Sociology]

    Impact of Homelessness Funding Distribution: Racial Demographic Analysis

  • [Environmental Justice/Urban Studies]

    Environmental Racism and Urban Reform: Social Justice Perspectives

  • [History/Global Studies]

    The French Revolution in a Global Context: A Historical Overview

  • [Russian History/Politics]

    The Russian Revolution (1905 to 1917): Agrarian and Political Impacts

  • [Law/Policy]

    Constitutional Law—Cases and Controversies: Abortion Rights and Beyond

  • [Creative Writing/Art]

    Writing Artist Statements: Integrating Words with Visual Art

  • [Literature/American Studies]

    Modern American Literature: Racial and Social Justice Themes

  • [Philosophy/Existentialism]

    Being and Existence: Continental Philosophy Approaches

  • [Gender Studies/Philosophy]

    Orientalism and Gender Theories: New Frameworks in Thought

  • [Environmental Policy/Finance]

    Data-Oriented Research in Finance: Sustainable Policy Focus

  • [Fashion/Marketing]

    Fashion Industry Insights: Design and Marketing Processes

  • [Physics/Philosophy]

    Phenomenology of the Expanding Universe: Cosmological Insights

  • [Musicology/History]

    The Cultural Impact of Tang Dynasty Music: Artistic Influences

  • [History/Political Science]

    The Agrarian Question in Russian Revolution: A Comparative Perspective

Program Structure for Different Grade Levels

1-on-1 Program Structures Grade 7-9 Grade 9-12 College Students
Number of 1-on-1 Sessions with Faculty Advisor 12 8 8
Number of 1-on-1 Sessions with Teaching Assistants 12 6 6
Recorded Research Methodology Courses 3 3 3
Duration 12-14 weeks 12-14 weeks 12-14 weeks
Program Oversight & Coordination from Progress Advisor Yes Yes Yes
Publication Guidance Yes Yes Yes
Research Goal High-school level research paper or product College level research paper or product College level research paper or product
Letter of Recommendation Highly possible if student puts into hard work Highly possible if student puts into hard work Highly possible if student puts into hard work
Other Resources Provided by Faculty Advisors if necessary Provided by Faculty Advisors if necessary Provided by Faculty Advisors if necessary