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Aishwarya K.

I really liked getting to know my mentor! I felt that he cared about providing me with the best possible experience and outcome for my research by giving me access to more research articles and letting me know I could reach out with questions via email anytime. His scope of work feels aligned with what I am curious about, so I think this is also a good match!

Vivaan W.

Overall, the program is very well-balanced in how much work I have to complete each week. My mentor met with me every week and organized a plan and timeframe for me to complete certain tasks. I like how my researcher is very flexible and open with me. I receive very good feedback and good communication.

Michael J.

I wouldn't change anything, and I think the teaching is great.

Aarib S.

I feel my mentor and I worked very well together and the research went very smoothly. I honestly don't have any complaints about the program.

Aarav V.

I came in clueless, but this is very straightforward. The instructor is good at elaborating and explaining things in a comprehensive manner. I also found something I am excited to work on. My app had a huge amount of errors, and he showed me how to troubleshoot and fix everything in an understandable manner. The instructor stayed late for about an hour to help me fix unexpected errors with my code. I feel as if I created an app that can have genuine impact.

Carina K.

This program was excellent. I felt very well supported by my mentor, Anshul. He was always very clear and guided me each step of the way. This is my first literature review and I felt the process was very manageable. He was available for me to ask any questions and also very flexible.

Veda H.

I really appreciate how engaged my mentor is in this process. We covered all the material I had to learn, and I thought we were not going to be able to look over my assignment, but my mentor was able to cover so much in such little time.

Ankit S.

I really like how he tells us about potential flaws in our apps. I really liked how he gave personalized suggestions based on each specific project. The teaching is clear and concise.

Maria R.

There is very good, clear communication going on. I really enjoyed the session, as we both share similar interests.

Tessa L.

I really enjoyed this experience, and my mentor was very helpful. My mentor gives good feedback and advice.

Aditya G.

I personally thought that I learned invaluable skills through this program. It was definitely supportive and I was actually doing my own project.

Eren E.

My mentor was awesome!! Shout-out to Evan!

Akshaj S.

The program was a great experience overall, and I felt well supported throughout the research process. My mentor was especially helpful in reviewing my paper, giving me feedback, and helping me identify areas that could be improved. I liked getting to learn about the research process and how it is adaptable to suit my needs, and I liked getting to talk about the specifics of gene editing. I like how the mentor sends me videos to explain certain concepts. Her guidance helped me strengthen my research and better understand how to develop and refine a paper.

Anishka G.

I liked that the first meeting helped set expectations while still respecting my goals for the program. Oliver was very responsive to all my uncertainties and provided good insight. I enjoyed learning the formal outline for scientific research papers and being able to ask questions in real time when working on certain sections of the paper. I enjoyed learning about open-source datasets and how to import various types of data into QGIS. I have really enjoyed being able to navigate QGIS and visually see the results of our project. I enjoyed being able to wrap up our paper and select a journal to publish in. I really learned a lot through this program and will always be grateful for the research skills I learned!

John-Paul G.

It was excellent! She really got me very interested in the research methods. I was so excited to start my research that I could barely sleep last night, thinking about how I would approach my team to start collecting data, how I would arrange my data, and other ideas to start working on this right away. Fantastic match!

Om P.

The research outcome was great. I will surely try some other topic next summer.

Arav B.

I liked how rather than having to complete set activities during the meeting, I could use the meeting to get any questions I had answered.

Kanishka B.

The program was great. I felt greatly supported by my mentor.

Anish T.

I think my mentor has really helped me understand the research process better and assisted me in any way he can.

Saarth B.

I was able to find a good research topic to work on, and I was able to get along with him very well.

Amshul I.

We did a lot of work on the interviews and surveys. I really liked the new instructor, who was very helpful.

Ethan B.

Gladys is so helpful and knowledgeable. I truly enjoy and appreciate how much I learn from her during each session. My mentor and I have refined the research question for the paper, and I am going to begin my outline soon. We narrowed our research topic to discuss US and Asian cloud infrastructure models. We are now going to focus on finding the data necessary to support the paper.

Anika P.

I really am liking the class, and the instructor is nice and is answering all of my questions. I am on the high-fidelity part, and Dominic helped me figure out ways to design in Figma.

Ella W.

My mentor was very great at adapting to my busy schedule and finding ways around it (for example, splitting meetings into 30 minutes). She gave me helpful feedback.

Ethan A.

I got to know what goes into a research question and the best ways to develop it.

Gnana A.

The program was great. I learned a lot of new information about topics I didn't know, and this research experience gave me the motivation to learn those new topics and ideas. My mentor was a great help to me.

Saket L.

It's the first session, and I have a clear and thoughtful plan going for my research project.

Sharav D.

I feel like I am learning a lot especially in terms of research strategies and properly formulating ideas.

Kush R.

I feel very well supported by my research mentor and would recommend this program to anyone looking to do research.

Vinusha S.

My experience so far is good. Everything about how the class is set up and how the design process works was explained clearly. I am enjoying making the app.

Raghu M.

The mentor is very kind so far. I was comfortable expressing myself with her.

Arsh S.

It was pretty good. My mentor was fun to talk to and nice. She was also very good at helping me out, especially at the start when I had no idea where to start.

Aashna S.

I think we are going in a good direction, and my mentor has really good ideas and guidance.

Leslie A.

I believe that the brainstorming was of great success and so was planning my next steps. So thank you!

Prithvi A.

I felt well supported throughout my research process and my mentor was knowledgeable.

Ryan Z.

I am understanding how the design process works and what next steps to take. I have a good understanding of competing apps. My app is starting to become functional, and I have a good understanding of how to develop and build it. The onboarding works, and I have a clear plan for how to proceed with design and functionality.

Advaith S.

It was very helpful.

Daksh M.

I thought the program was really great. My mentor was extremely helpful and was really flexible with timings as well! She made the process very easy, which was extremely important to me, as this was my first time ever writing this big of a paper!

Ishita S.

My mentor was really nice and always responded to my questions in detail. She also helped with developing my app, giving me feedback and advice, and reaching out to people for my experiment.

Arnav A.

I liked that we already decided on a topic, and I definitely have a great starting point for my project!

Ishaan A.

This research process was nice. My mentor was a private pilot himself so he was helpful. This was an AP research project so my teacher did an amazing job at teaching the course — making sure I got all the important information down. I loved this project since it involved learning new things and diving into a field I am extremely interested in.

Kashvi K.

Ms. Lori was very kind, and everything was clearly explained and easily understood. Lori is so helpful and understands that I am a beginner and helps accordingly!

Arnav S.

I enjoyed learning about my tutor and his qualifications, and appreciated the guidance given to start finding a possible research topic.

Adarsh P.

I really enjoyed this experience and am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with my mentor.

Naman R.

It was very nice to have A'di, and it was a pleasant learning experience.

Anish B.

I was able to grasp the core aspects of the project and was given clear instructions on what to begin with. I am enjoying the weekly sessions and always know what steps to take on my own and with my mentor to stay on track. I like how I am able to ask for help comfortably. My mentor is helping me when needed, and it is getting me out of tough spots. I am learning the different types of models I need to use to a level where I can implement them on my own for other projects as well.

Ege U.

It is going well. We just started, and my mentor created detailed plans and tasks for me that I am satisfied with.

Parsa J.

The program is fun, and the homework is just the right amount. Everything is going well, and no change is needed.

Sruti Y.

I really liked the research experience. I feel like I was able to work pretty independently while also receiving adequate guidance.

Navya B.

My mentor was great and super helpful!

Akash K.

The program was good and my mentor was very helpful in writing the paper.

Pranshu D.

It was very fun and I loved my mentor Isaac. He was an incredible mentor and very supportive, as well as a good person to talk to.

Dillon S.

We are advancing at a good rate—not rushing, not dragging. My new mentor explained everything well. My mentor helped me with fixing the model and deploying it successfully.

Aditi J.

The program was really good. My mentor gave me lots of feedback and made the whole process much better. Maria helped me make a lot of progress collecting research for my literature review. I now know the best ways to collect research and how to track it throughout the process. Maria has helped a lot with teaching me the main idea of the introduction paragraph, how to structure body paragraphs, and the literature review in general.

Hridik R.

Everything was well explained, and I was guided very well on what we would be doing, the process of getting there, and what was expected. The instructor makes sure we understand everything, checks in, gives us extra time if we need it, and gives helpful feedback. Nikola shows what the error was and how to fix it, as well as where to find errors. The instructor gave each student time to focus on specific things, while teaching us the background so we understand what is happening on the back end and not just the front end. The instructor is flexible and spends time looking through each project, giving advice on what to fix.

Aashka S.

I like the fact that my mentor helps me with generating ideas and gives me helpful feedback, links, and questions to think about.

Sami S.

My mentor explains the topics and research requirements very well and understandably. Class was engaging and interesting.

Anwesha W.

The program was very well structured and I liked how my mentor broke down the paper and gave me different tasks every week so it didn't feel overwhelming. She was also very helpful in teaching me how to write the sections as well as providing helpful feedback. I think this program truly helped me understand all the work and effort that goes into writing a research paper, from finding all the sources to creating figure captions, and I will definitely use all the skills I learned in the future.

Abhineet B.

I felt like my mentor was great! We picked up a topic I knew nothing about before and he did a great job of leading me along without doing any of the work for me.

Aarit A.

This meeting was very beneficial in understanding how best to position my project for ISEF, especially in the technically heavy embedded systems category. We talked about what differentiates projects at this level and things to keep in mind. Aarushi was very helpful to talk to as a former ISEF finalist and winner, while also being very friendly. She was able to advise on the small details and indirect positioning to keep in mind!

Shaun P.

The program was great. I felt very supported by my mentor. She made the whole process very smooth and easy and helped me whenever it was hard or I couldn't do it myself.

Nicole S.

My mentor (Amalia) was fantastic! She guided me very well throughout the process and supported me whenever I had questions or got confused. Her support made this experience fantastic, and I am now incredibly excited to continue on in my research journey!

Meher D.

My mentor explains concepts really well and makes me feel supported. My mentor gives me clear assignments. My mentor's commitment to following my interests is going well.

Vibha H.

I really liked Nicholas' enthusiasm! He made the class really interesting! We just finished our provisional patent, and I feel like we accomplished so much in one session. Nicholas was an amazing instructor. He spaced things out really well so we could finish on time!

Felix O.

The program was very good for me. My mentor was able to help direct my project while leaving me to find out new things for myself. The mentor was very friendly and it made it easy to work with them, and I am happy with the turnout.

Ruike P.

I enjoy that my mentor is experienced and patient in explaining aspects of readings I do not understand, and eager to share his knowledge with me. Currently, things are going smoothly. I am two sessions in, so there is not any significant problem I would like to change.

Tejas Y.

The program worked well, and I felt supported by my mentor, Javier.

Adi S.

I appreciate the patience and willingness to explore a breadth of topics around economics and business.

Sirisha P.

My mentor was extremely helpful in creating a plan and teaching me the basic aspects of writing a research paper. She was also very kind. Overall, it is going well. My mentor is creating a solid plan for me to succeed.

Shaina T.

I liked meeting my mentor today! He was very nice and I was happy to see that he was passionate about the subject. I am excited to begin this process because I feel like there is so much to learn from him.

Shamik S.

I am able to expand on what I have already done outside the meetings, and it helps me know exactly what more to add or research on my topic. I get good feedback and ideas during the meetings after I have done a part on my own, which helps set me up to write or research more the next week. I was given a very good blueprint for how to draft the rest of my paper and what elements and information to use at each point, which will make writing much easier.

Pulkit A.

It went well.

Saran S.

It is helping with my idea development a lot. My design is looking really good, and everything is perfect so far. I would not change a thing about this program so far.

Aidan Z.

I believe the research program is going well. My mentor is very helpful with our current research project.

Fedor K.

We just started, and everything is going super well. In the first session, we already settled on a research topic and got to the point where we collect information. We talked about the introduction of Adam Tooze's book about the Great Recession, Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World. It was very productive. I like that we read a lot and take from those readings.

Ekaansh G.

It was really good. My mentor was super supportive and helped me greatly. We worked on it over a period of time. It was not rushed, and it was truly a fun experience.

Dhruv M.

Juliana has set a good, reasonable plan going forward, and I feel ready to move to the next few weeks. My mentor was very understanding of my situation this week that led to me not being able to complete my assigned duties.

Laya P.

The lecture at the beginning of class was not difficult to follow along with, which was nice. My instructor answered all our questions and was super understanding about me missing the first session. I think our instructor was really engaging and open to any questions we had for our specific app.

Jeanette Z.

The program made the research process very approachable. The weekly check-ins worked the best for me to keep me on track. My mentor Daniel was very helpful and approachable.

Aarush T.

I enjoyed the conversation we had. My mentor seemed genuinely interested in my experience, and we were brainstorming a number of interesting ideas together. The project is interesting and fun, and I am receiving good guidance.

Aarav A.

I thought my project went well and my mentor was very helpful for me. He led me through all of the steps that I needed to complete quickly but also made sure that each part of the project was good.

Jai S.

It was my first meeting with Kenan, and I think it went well. He helped me understand how research really works, as I did not have a great idea before the class. He assigned me good homework and was very easy to talk to.

Lalitha M.

This program was super fun! I did indeed feel well-supported by my mentor :)

Siyona D.

My mentor is understanding and values my input, which I appreciate. Though we haven’t done much yet, I don’t observe many negatives currently.

Lucy P.

I had a fantastic experience in this program. My mentor was very supportive, attentive, and helpful throughout the entire process. She guided me through understanding complicated data and taught me how to analyze my findings, which made the research much more manageable and meaningful.

Aarav V.

It was a great experience and Anshul really helped me create an unbiased and supported argument. He was also easy to talk to and kept me on track and gave great advice on how to access information.

Paarth P.

The details of how to go about starting researching were very clear and thorough and I have a good idea of what the next steps are following the first meeting.

Medhya P.

I learned a lot about the coding aspect. I started on the actual research paper. I also understand the AI models well.

Rohan M.

It was great. I think I learned a lot! I have no feedback. The program was great, and I think I retained a solid grasp on how to conduct research. I used the program as leverage to get into another program, so that was helpful.

Prisha K.

I think my mentor experience is going well. My mentor was able to provide feedback on my initial ideas and guide them to be more focused. We were able to clearly define limitations and goals for my research journey. They also provided me with good resources and action items to complete before the next session.

Kate R.

The program was good; my mentor was very helpful and I enjoyed working with her.

Raghav C.

I felt very well supported. My mentor was thorough and very helpful at each point of the process.

Rushil R.

The program helped a lot. This was my first paper, and I felt that I really understood how the writing and planning process was supposed to be.

Elena B.

The program was great! My mentor was super helpful and made it clear what I had to do each week and how to accomplish it. She broke down everything I needed to do into manageable chunks, which I found helpful. Alexis taught me about statistical models, which I found very helpful for my research. We discussed how to make figures, and Alexis explained the information clearly.

Advaith V.

I think the program has been really good for me and my mentor has done a great job of supporting me and giving me advice throughout.

Caiden B.

My mentor was awesome. Thank you again to Gladys for all her help over the ten weeks of the program.

Elaine C.

It was good, and I felt well supported.

Tristan L.

This program was really enjoyable and I feel that I learned a lot from it. My mentor Juliana was extremely helpful and was very clearly committed to making sure I learned from this program. I really have no complaints about the experience.

Ananya G.

I think everything is going well, as this was my first meeting. She helped explain everything to me since this is my first time doing a research program. I am enjoying the research portion so far.

Neel B.

It was great! I felt supported and got good feedback/help! I have nothing bad to say.