<p>I really want to do a research project this summer for Intels/Siemens. People on this wbesite suggested to email proffesors in nearby universities.
I've been doing this asking for research ideas, but everyone of them have said no. I'll keep emailing, but lets say everyone does say no, then what?</p>
<p>Even if I dont have a mentor, I still really want to do some kind of research.
Can any of you suggest me ideas for research, that can be done at home. Materials that can be bought online. Cost is not a concern, unless its like above 5k-6k. Any ideas?</p>
<p>Um.... the whole point is to think of the problem yourself. It's something that YOU want to research, the point isn't just to have a project for a contest, it's for the experience and to answer some burning question.</p>
<p>sorry if i sound harsh, just that's one question you should answer yourself.</p>
<p>i agree with classof09... a research project is something you come up entirely on your own. Furthermore, you aren't supposed to do research for Intel or Siemens. You do research because you enjoy it</p>
<p>Ok so I was thinking of some topics which seem interesting.
The affects sound have on plants?? Is that too common, has been done before, or a just a basic fact?
I havent reached the second half of bio in my class (which is plants) so maybe its covered in class? </p>
<p>The second topic is light in relation to the universe. Relating to microlensing and such, but is this do-able at home??</p>
<p>As to doing research yourself, just find any topic that interests you. The two that you listed sound great, I would just pursue the one that you can actually do at home (so probably not the second one you listed?).</p>