<p>So, wait, can I ask any random doctor/scientist? What's the best way to convince someone to help you?</p>
<p>The thing is scientists are usually busy with their own projects, so your best bet is to work on one of theirs instead of expecting them to work on your project. If you're really set on your own project, you might be able to get your high school science teacher to help you.</p>
<p>Really? I've never heard that advice from my teacher. I thought mentor were for guidance, not necessarily to <em>work</em> on my project, but it would be a lot easier to convince one to help me if I worked on theirs, i guess.</p>
<p>A great mentor (like mine!) will give you a project that falls under the umbrella of what they're doing - it may be a specifically separate project that has a lot in common with their other projects (like mine) or it could be a particular part of their own, broader project.</p>
<p>And it's really, really good to have a mentor there to help you (trust me - I was an Intel Semifinalist and placed second at ISEF, very much because of the awesomeness of my mentor).</p>
<p>I currently work with a professor on "his" project, but am I allowed to use this project in Intel, Isef, Siemens? Can i use them simultaneously (I am a rising senior)</p>
<p>Also, how will colleges know if you placed, if they announce winners in January, after you submit your application?</p>
<p>lol, I thought the title of this was "I need help finding a meteor for my science research project." :]</p>
<p>lol sry for stealing the limelight..
but still, same question</p>
<p>Also, how will colleges know if you placed, if they announce winners in January, after you submit your application?</p>
<p>Well, as fizix said, you're likely to end up working on his/her project, so make sure it's someone whose research interests you.</p>
<p>yeah maybe after a year they'll like and let you work on your own project..</p>
<p>Maybe. But even then, I would assume that it would have to be closely related to the project of your mentor, otherwise he might not have to equipment or knowledge necessary.</p>