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Research Interest Exploration Program

Having a clear field of interest can help students determine their academic and career goals in a much easier manner. The Scholar Launch Research Interest Exploration Program introduces students to multiple academic disciplines so that they can better understand where their interests and strengths lie.

Students will learn advanced knowledge and skills from recorded sessions delivered by high-ranking college professors and instructors who are experts at presenting complex information in an accessible manner to pre-college students. They will also work closely with a Program Faculty Advisor who will guide them through each of the subjects and tasks.

Students will create a portfolio of work across disciplines that will help them in their future endeavors. They will also produce a Research Proposal in the discipline they are interested in the most.

Professor Introductions

 

Applications

Target Student: Students in 11th grade or below

Starts on the third week of April, June and September.

Tuition: $800

G.G.

Professor, School of Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology

Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology

R.C.

Emeritus Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego

Published 90+ Academic Papers with over 14,900 citations

R.B.

Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Princeton University

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Yale University; Licensed Clinical Psychologist

R.W.

Former Associate Professor, Yale University School of Medicine

SDG Publisher Compact Fellow, United Nations

G.Y.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, Pomona College

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles

M.K.

Research Associate Professor, Department of Earth & Environment, Boston University

Published 100+ scholarly articles with over 5,300 citations

I.G.

Adjunct Professor, Loyola Marymount University

Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University

R.M.

Professor of Global Liberal Studies, NYU Paris

Ph.D., History of Religions, University of Chicago

Program Faculty Advisor Introduction

Avi-Yona I.

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Justice, Law & Criminology, American University

J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School

B.A., English and Philosophy, Colgate University

 

Avi studied English and philosophy at Colgate University and received her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She completed graduate coursework in justice and international human rights law at American University and Oxford University. She is currently a professional tutor, specializing in English, reading, writing, and research and study skills.

Subjects Covered

Applied Math

Neuroscience

Clinical Psychology

Earth & Environmental Science

Public Health

Sociology

Religious Studies

(optional)

International Business

Program Details

  • 7 recorded lectures from professors or instructors of renowned universities

  • 7 live in-person seminars with expert Program Faculty Advisor

  • Research proposal writing, revisions and showcase guidance 

  • Cohort Size: 5-10 students per cohort or 1-on-1

  • Schedule: program starts monthly and lasts for 8 weeks

  • Time Commitments: around 3 hours per week (including class and homework time) 

  • Target Students: Students in 11th grade or below who are able to read and write English fluently and are keen on learning more about different subjects