Research Opportunities Database for High School Students

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The Blue Ocean Competition is a premier virtual pitch competition that offers high school students worldwide a remarkable opportunity to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. With an impressive track record of attracting participants from over 135 countries, this competition provides cutting-edge exposure and a global network of mentors and like-minded peers. Upon registration, participants are connected with experienced mentors and fellow students, fostering collaboration, feedback, and support through various interactive sessions, including Q&A and brainstorming. To assist participants in their entrepreneurial journey, the competition equips them with a starter pack that includes business plan templates, guides for crafting a compelling pitch, and valuable resources for risk management and seizing opportunities. At the culmination of the challenge, participants showcase their innovative ideas through a 5-minute pitch, either individually or as a team. Whether you have a groundbreaking business concept or want to immerse yourself in the world of entrepreneurship, the Blue Ocean Competition provides an unparalleled platform for growth, learning, and connecting with a global community of aspiring entrepreneurs.

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The Physics Undergraduate Practice Competition (PUPC) is an international-level quiz designed for high school students, focusing on the subject of classical mechanics. Additionally, it evaluates participants' logical and analytical skills. To participate in the PUPC, individuals are required to sign up individually and answer the questions within a time limit of 90 minutes. This esteemed competition carries significant weight and serves as an impressive addition to one's resume when applying to renowned institutions for a degree in physics or related fields. The PUPC is known for its competitiveness, attracting hundreds of students who compete for the top positions each year. On average, approximately half of the participants score around 25% correct answers, while the highest achievers typically fall within the range of 65-68% correct answers. Engaging in the PUPC provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, showcase their knowledge and skills, and potentially establish a distinguished academic profile.

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Physics Brawl stands out and has earned its place among the top competitions due to its unique question format and challenging nature. The questions are meticulously crafted to test participants' conceptual understanding and application-based knowledge of physics, as well as their ability to think creatively and critically when encountering physics-related problems. Unlike traditional exams with fixed time limits for each question, Physics Brawl offers a dynamic experience. Participants are given a set of 7 problems to solve within a total time span of 3 hours. As soon as they successfully solve one problem, the next one is presented to them, creating a thrilling and fast-paced environment. The competition attracts more than 900 teams from over 55 countries each year, all vying for prizes and awards. To excel in the Physics Brawl, quick thinking and effective problem-solving skills are crucial, as finishing the set of problems swiftly enhances the chances of winning the competition. This dynamic format not only adds excitement but also fosters an environment that encourages participants to showcase their expertise and innovative approach to physics challenges.

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This volunteer program offers a virtual opportunity to tutor individuals such as refugees, recent immigrants, and underprivileged youth in English language skills and subjects related to literacy. Additionally, they have projects available on a global scale, so by completing the registration form, you can discover the specific projects you can be paired with. The application process is straightforward - there is no need for a formal application. Simply sign up on the program's homepage, and they will automatically match you with suitable projects based on the country and zip code you provide. Despite the virtual nature of the program, the projects are carefully identified based on your geographical information.

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This high school program consists of a series of contests held throughout the academic year, culminating in a National/International Championship. The qualifying rounds identify the top-scoring students who are then invited to participate in their State Championship contest (or National Championship for schools outside the US) in April. The winners of each State Championship earn the opportunity to compete in the US National High School Championship held in May. Likewise, winners of non-US National Championships are invited to compete in the International Championship also held in May. The problem sets encompass a wide range of high school topics, including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, series, sequences, exponents, roots, integers, real numbers, combinations, probability, and coordinate geometry, among others. It's important to note that solving these problems does not require any knowledge of calculus. The contest comprises several rounds, each with its own distinct structure. You can find further details about the rounds on the official website. Additionally, there are free practice problems available for you to access and work on. Here's a pro tip: The questions featured in this contest are highly regarded as effective preparation material for the SAT exam!

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The ARML (American Regions Mathematics League) is an esteemed international high school mathematics competition that tests students' abilities in various mathematical topics, including algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, probability, and inequalities. The competition emphasizes both speed and accuracy in problem-solving. During the ARML competition, students participate both as teams and individuals, answering challenging mathematical questions. The 2022 competition saw the participation of 120 teams and over 1800 students from countries including the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Iran, and Colombia. To prepare for the competition, you can find practice questions on the provided link. It is also worth noting that certain companies, such as D.E. Shaw, often sponsor math competitions. Winning or participating in these competitions can impress potential employers and lead to excellent internship and job opportunities. Engaging in competitions like ARML not only allows you to showcase your mathematical skills but also enhances your problem-solving abilities and provides networking opportunities with fellow math enthusiasts from around the world.

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The Scenario Writing (SW) component strives to help students enlarge, enrich, and make more accurate their image of the future, while learning creative writing skills. It can be used as a stand-alone activity by an FPS coach, an English teacher, a parent, or any instructor with students who are interested in creative writing.

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Participants research a series of global topics and apply Future Problem Solving Program's six-step problem solving process to resolve the Future Scene — a hypothetical scenario set 20-30 years in the future. Culminating in a detailed Action Plan, entries are authentically assessed and scored by trained evaluators. Topics for the Future Scenes include global issues in the areas of business & economics, science & technology, and social & political. Each year five topics are addressed: two Practice Problems, a Qualifying Problem, an Affiliate Bowl/Final problem, and the problem at the International Conference.

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Hands-on summer research internship for undergraduate and high school students. Do real research in a genuine lab setting.From engineering to health — and almost everything in between. Choose your own research site. From your local college or hospital, to big name schools on the other side of the country. With STEP-UP, students choose where to research — even private research labs. Spend 8-10 weeks over the summer (40 hours per week) researching with mentors.Show off your research in an end-of-summer event with other student researchers.

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SHRM Biotechnologies is conducted various summer / Winter Camps on Offline and Online Mode in association with Stoodnt INC, a USA Based Ed- tech Company