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The Pioneer Research Program teaches high school students to apply new knowledge as a tool to solve problems

December 6, 2021By, ,
An important feature of the Pioneer Research Program is its focus on the use of knowledge to find solutions to the world’s problems. No matter the research concentration, Pioneer scholars are supported in deepening their understanding of an issue and exploring the ways it may be addressed. This lies in contrast to learning environments that...
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Pioneer’s support system empowers high school students to conduct college-level research

November 29, 2021By, ,
Like most high school students, Alejandra (biophysics, 2020), a Pioneer scholar from Colombia, had little experience with self-directed, creativity-driven learning when she began the Pioneer research program. Naturally, she was a bit apprehensive at first—could she really conduct original, college-level research in biophysics with no prior experience?  What Pioneer scholars discover is that the Pioneer...
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Pioneer Scholar Spotlight: Mila

November 26, 2021By, ,
“It’s a privilege to be able to understand the universe, and I want to decode it as much as I can while I’m here.” Pioneer scholar Mila’s interest in science began when she was a child. A native of “tiny” North Macedonia, Mila loved trips to the mountains when she could “just look at the...
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The Pioneer Research Journal: showcasing the top research papers written by high school researchers since 2014

November 24, 2021By, ,
Why would a high school student do the significant amount of research and writing work required to publish a paper in the highly selective Pioneer Research Journal? One answer to that question is simple. Every Pioneer scholar does significant research that meets the highest standards established by  the Pioneer Research Program. The goal of the...
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The road to becoming a Pioneer scholar

November 16, 2021By, ,
What does it take to become a Pioneer scholar? The paths of the more than 4000 scholars from 71 countries who have participated in the Pioneer Research Program over the last ten years are as individual as the scholars themselves. However, because the rigorous admissions process is the same for everyone, there are some common...
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Social science research methodology: Pioneer scholars use a variety of methods to create new knowledge

November 8, 2021By, ,
When conducting research in the social sciences, Pioneer scholars employ a broad array of research methodologies. Research looks a bit different for each Pioneer scholar, depending on their research area, concentration, and their own choices. For some scholars, social science research means analyzing scholarly writings or combing through archives; for others, it involves collecting information...
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Pioneer Scholar Spotlight Durga

Pioneer Scholar Spotlight: Durga

November 1, 2021By, ,
“It’s part of the Pioneer process to help each other out, to be part of the Pioneer community that is basically a community of scholars from all over the world.” Pioneer scholar Durga’s research topic on ethnic conflict started, in a way, at home. A native of Bangalore, India, Durga says that ethnic conflicts are...
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Offering expanded possibilities to high school students interested in conducting research in the social sciences, Pioneer adds two new research areas: gender studies and criminology

October 25, 2021By, ,
Pioneer Academics has introduced two new research areas in criminology and gender studies, offering students an opportunity to explore subjects that are typically not covered in high school. The two concentrations were added for the first time during this year’s summer term. A total of about 40 scholars conducted research in criminology and gender studies...
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Pioneer prepares students for academic research, as well as for a broad range of careers

October 19, 2021By, ,
While Pioneer is an excellent way to kick off a career in academic research, conducting research in Pioneer’s rigorous system is not just for students considering a career in research or academia. Pioneer scholars come to the program with diverse academic and career goals, but all are driven by a desire to push themselves to...
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Pioneer Scholar Spotlight: Kynnedy

October 8, 2021By, ,
“I ended up falling in love with computer science because it’s a way for me to create the tangible from the intangible and use that to actually help people as well.” Pioneer scholar Kynnedy, from Cleveland, Ohio, has seen problems as opportunities begging for creative solutions since she was a child. She called herself “The...
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