<p>what's the point? i'm looking into an internship for compsci at my local college but what am i going to do? what is there to do? do you guys usually submit your research to some competition? or what....</p>
<p>well, I never looked into compsci research, I did biochem stuff. Basically if it works how I think it will, you have a mentor who will design a project for you and you learn how/what to do and progress with the project. There are several ways to present your findings through various competitions. Below are the most popular.</p>
<p>Intel ISEF is the traditional science fair with tri-fold displays and all. There are several levels, at least in my are there’s a county which progresses to a large regional competition. Less than 5 from that are chosen to move on to the International competition. Except it’s sorta through your school, so your school should reach out to interested students.</p>
<p>[Intel</a> ISEF - Home Page - Society for Science & the Public](<a href=“http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/]Intel”>Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair - Society for Science)</p>
<p>There’s Siemens Competition where you submit a research paper. Take a look at their website for more info:
[Siemens</a> Foundation - Siemens Competition](<a href=“Siemens Foundation - About us - USA”>Siemens Foundation - About us - USA)</p>
<p>There’s also Intel STS which is another research paper competition, and that’s only for seniors:
[Intel</a> STS - Home Page - Society for Science & the Public](<a href=“http://www.societyforscience.org/STS]Intel”>Regeneron Science Talent Search- Society for Science)</p>
<p>There are probably several different forums at a more local level depending on where you live. Check with others who would know about those.</p>