I have a general idea of what I want to submit a project to Intel/Siemens on, but it seems every specific topic I think of, someone has already done. I want to do something related to biology (such as the effects of modern medicine on patients) but there probably has been many people with degrees doing that (ie. MD PhD). I want to do something related to bio/medicine, any suggestions?
Thanks,
–Alex (<a href="mailto:alexmcavoy@gmail.com">alexmcavoy@gmail.com</a>)
<p>well, take a look around your area and see what people are researching at nearby universities. Even if you get a brilliant idea, you're still going to have to find a place where you can carry out that research...so it's good if your idea fits into what someone is doing in their lab. that is, unless you or your parents is willing to drive across the country to do a project (I seriously know someone who does this.)</p>
<p>I am planning on going to the Boston University Summer Research Internship Program. I will have about six weeks to complete a project using their labs (and have a faculty mentor). The place to do research isn't a problem; it's choosing a topic.</p>
<p>Bump...........</p>
<p>In general, I don't think many students actually get to design their own projects, they just interview with a few different scientists and pick one they want to work with who also wants the student. Biological research is pretty equipment/materials-intensive, and I don't know of many major institutions that would just hand over their resources to a high-schooler. That said, there are many liberal-minded mentors with more grant money than they know what to do with, who would be glad to let their students pursue something they find interesting.</p>
<p>Also, just fyi, six weeks doesn't seem like enough time to get any significant results in biology, especially if you are starting a completely new project. But, good luck with your research, hopefully you will make me eat my words by winning Intel or Siemens :-).</p>