Hi guys,
One of my goals for my high school career is to enter a research project to a science competition, such as Regeneron Science Talent Search or Intel ISEF. I know these are very competitive and prestigious competitions, but my goal is more of to have the opportunity to present my research than win an award.
Either way, I know that in order to do this, I have to start a research project. I have a pretty clear idea in mind of what I would like to research, and I had been contacting local researchers if I can shadow their lab or if they can be my mentor. It has been a difficult process, and the researchers I have contacted so far told me they don’t have space in the laboratory.
Should I continue to do what I am doing, or are there other ways to begin my own research? I am kind of lost now, and for those of you guys who have done a research project before or have entered a science competition, I would love to get advice on how to start.
Thank you!