From Idea to Publication-Ready Research

Kounish B.

I enjoyed the first session because my mentor was easy to talk to and offered good ideas. He also helped guide me in the right direction and did a good job helping me narrow down what I want to research.

Pallavi T.

The program was very helpful for me because it gave me a structured timeline where I was able to complete my research paper productively. I felt well supported by my mentor because I was gaining very helpful feedback and tips on how to move forward in the process of building my research.

Abhinav V.

My mentor is great and is a huge help to me in forming ideas and developing a plan. So far, everything is going well.

Eren E.

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

Satyajith K.

My favorite part recently is that the FlutterFlow development instructor, Cody, has been very helpful. When I have questions outside of our sessions, he responds to emails promptly.

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!

Ege U.

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

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.

Rebecca W.

The guidance is exactly as I'd like, not too much and not too little. I think my mentor is a genuinely interesting person, and it seems my mentor sees me the same way, so we have a good professional relationship.

Athreya R.

I appreciated the direct, targeted feedback on my project and the measurable goals given to me.

Akash K.

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

Aashna S.

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

Aksh V.

My mentor was very helpful and I would recommend him.

Himay M.

It was the first meeting, and it went really well. We were able to establish a starting point, and I was able to get familiar with my mentor.

Ethan B.

The program was a great learning experience. I felt like my mentor did an amazing job at helping to guide and teach me what was needed, while also letting me do the project on my own and have complete control over the final result.

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.

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.

Om P.

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

Aakash R.

I definitely felt supported by my mentor and I learned a lot of things that I normally wouldn't have if I'd just written a paper on my own.

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.

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.

Waroon T.

Currently, I like the structure that the program provides. I like how my mentor is really on top of things and helps me understand the research.

Baani B.

I like the progress that we are making so far and how the assignment last week was structured. I was able to get a better understanding of what I need to do as my next steps to complete the paper in a timely and efficient manner.

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.

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.

Kerem C.

I appreciated Dominic's ability to be transparent with me about what we might focus on, and I was given a direct look at how we might start progressing. I appreciated how easy it was to talk to him and how he was open to many ideas I had.

Shaun P.

The aspects that are going well are the app building itself, the instruction and help from my mentor, and building an app that would be useful to me and aligns with my interests. We made the Android and iOS versions of the app, and now we are running the Android version on an emulator. We finished taking screenshots for Google Play on the emulator and created the app description. So far, everything is going great.

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.

Tessa L.

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

Kavya B.

It was fun. I really liked my mentor. Thank you!

Pinhan Z.

I believe my mentor did a great job explaining the project to me, our timeline, expectations, etc. It was a great session and I came out of it feeling great about what we will be doing together. I was never overwhelmed or found myself feeling like I couldn't bring up my needs or questions.

Caiden B.

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

Anshika G.

My mentor Sophie was very helpful and taught me exactly how to write a research paper. She also gave very good feedback when helping me edit my paper.

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.

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!

Keya V.

I think the communication and setting achievable goals are going well.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Syon K.

I really enjoyed today's session, meeting my cohort. I think we will work really well as a team. Meeting both new people was really nice, and I think we will make a great app.

Jessica K.

I felt well-supported.

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.

Pulkit A.

It went well.

Srinidhi K.

I like that the structure of the program is organized and clean. I appreciated the feedback from my instructor and have more clarity for my tasks. We worked on prototyping, and it was fun being creative with our apps. I enjoyed using Lovable to design my app. I liked the activity of identifying existing issues and finding solutions to them.

Guhan K.

Mr. Gabriel, my mentor, supported me throughout the process and was extremely helpful. He gave me great resources to learn from, useful recommendations, and intuitive insights, showing his knowledge of the field.

Siddharth K.

I think going right into the research aspect was very eye-opening and enjoyable. I have been able to learn a lot about the research project.

Prithvi A.

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

Raghu M.

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

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.

Kartik D.

The program was something that brought me a unique perspective on how people make choices. With the help of my mentor, I went from not being able to properly document my work to now being able to. The program helped me strengthen my skills in communication and analysis. I would say that everything also was done properly even if I had to change meeting dates due to sickness, which my mentor understood and rescheduled without question — something hard to find these days in mentors. I hope everything stays good and gets better as time goes on. Thank you.

Ayaan P.

This first session was a good introduction to the research program, and I look forward to increasing my knowledge of machine learning and creating a research paper. I feel that I am on track to complete my assignment on time. The program accounts for external circumstances, providing me with more than enough time to complete each assignment.

Navya B.

My mentor was great and super helpful!

Amrita M.

After this first meeting, I understand the research process better and what I am going to be doing these next 10 weeks. Since it was just the first meeting, there really is not anything for me to elaborate on.

Sruti Y.

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

Ella W.

We were able to decide on next week's tasks, and I learned a lot from the patent instructor. Tabatha was very enthusiastic and helpful at pushing us to engage.

Samkit S.

It is going great! My mentor is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Siyu M.

I felt well-supported by my mentor, and I enjoyed the freedom of this program! My mentor explains and shows demonstrations well.

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.

Neil P.

It is going very well and my mentor is helping me understand and is guiding me through the process of making a publishable paper.

Maria R.

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

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.

Bhavya K.

At this stage, the structure of the program feels clear, and I feel confident moving forward. The second meeting was helpful and engaging, and I really appreciate having a clear goal to work toward. I appreciate the structured approach, and my mentor has been incredibly supportive in helping me stay on track. The research paper and the code are coming along great. I would like to keep getting feedback to make sure I am on the right track.

Saurya J.

I thought the program was really great. My mentor made sure to help me along the way, and I felt well-supported by him. I liked the timeline that was included to let us know when we should get something done, and also know when we are behind. Overall, this was a very cool and unique experience for me.

Agam P.

The program went very well for me. I feel like I not only did an amazing job on the paper, but also developed new skills that will help me in future endeavors. Sevilla explained everything perfectly and was very accepting.

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.

Jinyi K.

It is hard to say since it is still really early on, but I think it is going pretty well. The mentor explained the general process clearly. It feels nice to finally start writing.

Sami S.

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

Kounish B.

I liked today's session because we covered the content quickly and came up with a solid idea for what we can do. Alex was helpful in going through the interview and giving new pain points and ideas. Alex helped a lot with the app prototype, and it is getting ready for the FlutterFlow stage. The instructor was very helpful in addressing the main issues of our app and getting it working.

Ryker K.

My mentor and I share an interest in multi-agent systems, specifically cooperative ones, which is awesome because I think I will be able to learn a lot from this program. Our similar interests make this experience really enjoyable. I am getting a lot of good advice, and he is super supportive in helping me understand specific topics that relate to my project.

Rishabh G.

The future plan is very clear and understandable. He explained more features of Figma, which were extremely helpful to me. I got live feedback twice in class, which helped my app become even better than before. I really liked the concept of checking each other's work, as this could provide real-life critique of someone's application.

Ajay R.

My mentor was helpful throughout every step of the process.

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.

Elliot C.

I had a great experience with my mentor Nabiha. She did a very good job of navigating me through the research process, developing a question and revising the writing portion. She always responded quickly to my emails and was flexible if I needed to adjust meetings.

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.

Misha S.

I feel like I am getting the help I need and she's able to answer all my questions.

Tarini K.

I loved the program! My mentor was extremely knowledgeable and I learnt a lot from him. I like the way the program was structured.

Neel B.

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

Anish T.

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

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.

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!

Maya S.

The discussion and advice are really good, as is the organized plan I am given for the next week.

Kashika D.

My mentor was super helpful when reviewing my draft. He gave me lots of notes and tips to improve. He also introduced me to new ideas and gave a detailed lesson plan that helped me understand them better. I like my mentor because he is thoughtful with how he edits my essays. He structures our sessions in an easily understandable way.

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.

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!

Naysa T.

I enjoyed it! I learned a lot and feel prepared for the next time I will have to complete a similar process.

Ajinkya P.

The process was extremely fluid and insightful. Gabriela was very schedule-oriented and did a great job at keeping me on track.

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.

Dhyuthi D.

My mentor is amazing and is a perfect fit. She really knows her stuff in this field, and I appreciate all of her contributions to the meeting. My mentor has so far been very helpful in helping me decide my topic and steering me in the correct direction. I have been working hard on my research paper for so long, and seeing it completed makes me really happy.

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.

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.

Katherine C.

We finished our patent application! I am excited to see how it will go.

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.

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.

Jiya T.

I like the organization and how he answered my questions thoroughly. My mentor is supportive in helping me wherever I need and is patient when I do not understand something.

Tisya M.

My mentor has done a wonderful job taking time to explain things to me and what our schedule is going to look like.

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.

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.

Raghav C.

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

Jenya M.

I really enjoyed my time in the program! My mentor was amazing and helped me through the entire process!