<p>Hi, I've recently wanted to do the Siemmens competition, but I do not know where to start. I've emailed a lot of professors but they all seem to busy or require a concrete topic before even meeting. Does anybody have any advice on how to get started on a Siemmens project and how to find a research topic?</p>
<p>Thanks in advanced</p>
<p>Bump! I’ve been looking for some info about this as well</p>
<p>What grade and state do you live in?
I’m currently researching for Siemens and Intel. Your best chance, depending on age and state, would to get a plain science teacher who really loves science. An older science teacher. PM me if you live in edison, NJ… I started out with a super, over-ambitious plan, but my eighth grade science teacher, although super annoying, has connections and has helped me discover a topic and get my hands on the materials I need. I originally didn’t want him to be my mentor, but seeing as I can’t get anyone else, he is my best option. You need an old teacher so that he’ll have more connections. A public school teacher may be a lot less prestigious than a college professor, but 1) It’s sure a hell lot better than nothing 2) He/She’ll care a lot more about a high school project than a professor and 3) He/She’ll have more time and energy for you. </p>
<p>Bump. I need this too. </p>
<p>I am unfamiliar with the competitions. How original does the project submitted have to be to have a chance at ranking?</p>
<p>I see. I’m going to be in MIT and Northeastern for the next two months everyday, so I’ll be talking to professors and researchers there too. </p>
<p>I2Hope, I’d look at previous years winners’ projects. It’ll give you a good idea on how the project should be</p>