Why Pursue Research as a Student?

Working on a research project gives high school students valuable career experience while exploring their interest in science and engineering. When doing research, students learn specific knowledge about their field of interest, how to use technical tools, how to identify and solve complex problems, and how to write and present their work. As students apply to colleges, research can make their application stand out. As students get into college, having done research in high school can make it easier to get opportunities early in college and set you up for success long-term.

Publication

Student Pub 1

Get a certificate to learn about the entry-level biological research methods used in university laboratories.

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Student Pub 2

Learn about the parts of the brain, their function, and the current topics of research in neuroanatomy.

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Student Pub 3

Genetics is a growing field. Learn about the foundations of genetics and genomic research and how you can get involved as a high school student.

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Blackwell Research Journal

Blackwell Research Journal is a peer-reviewed journal for early-career STEM scientists

The journal’s mission is to provide a larger audience for the original academic research of early career scientists, including high school and undergraduate students. The Blackwell Research Journal provides a forum for peer-review and creates a community of early-career researchers. We strive to advance the quality of academic writing and expose young students to the research process earlier.

Submission Information

The Blackwell Research Journal welcomes submissions of original research from STEM disciplines.

Submission Guidance:
- No more than 12,000 words (in English)
- Papers should be formatted in discipline-appropriate methods (MLA, APA, or Chicago are acceptable).
- All studies involving human participants must have been approved by a Research Ethics Board
- Errors in formatting and writing style could jeopardize successful publication. Please ensure the highest quality of writing possible, and revise out any errors in citation or references.

Submission Deadline extended to July 15th (11:59 PM, EST)

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Student Opportunities

Research Scholars Program

High school students can apply to participate in our Research Scholars Program to conduct a research project with the guidance of a BRI mentor.

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Science Writing Fellowship

High school and Undergraduate students can apply to join our Science Writing Fellowship, a one-month program where you write science articles for the BRI blog, covering research breakthroughs.

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