In traditional systems of education, students learn established information from textbooks and are assessed on their mastery of this content through exams, essays, and reports. Hands-on experimentation and project-based learning, when it exists, serve only
We are proud of all our Pioneer alumni who will matriculate in university in fall 2023. Their commitment to meeting Pioneer’s rigorous standards for excellence, originality, authenticity, and academic integrity positions them well to succeed
Pioneer scholar Angel, from Shanghai, China, became passionate about mental health and social justice issues when she was a boarding student at high school in California. Her roommate had mental health problems, and Angel didn’t
For many Pioneer scholars, the topic they choose to explore in the program often changes once they begin working closely with their professor. Many students also revise their topics based on the advice other scholars
Pioneer scholar Baris, from Turkey, wants to change the world. His Pioneer experience gave him tools that he hopes to use to accomplish that goal. “I live in a country that is in the middle
Ruby (literature, 2020), a Pioneer scholar from Taipei, credits Pioneer with giving her a transformational academic experience. “Pioneer pushed me to be able to learn. Even though it was really challenging, now I have more
Research in mathematics looks a bit different than any of the other research areas at Pioneer. While some mathematics students in interdisciplinary or applied fields use the scientific method of inquiry, pure mathematics research is
“Sometimes asking the right question is more important than getting the answer to it.” Before Pioneer scholar Alejandra, from Colombia, applied to do her Pioneer Research Program, she was interested in both biology and physics.
Completing a formal research paper at the college-level can be a daunting task, even for students who are actually in college. It requires a great deal of self discipline, time management, and focus. So how
“Pioneer has a very diverse population of students and you’re going to get a lot of different new perspectives by talking with the other students and they’re going to make your paper more balanced.” When
Research Opportunities For U.S. and International High School Students Pioneer Academics is a research institute for high-achieving high school students seeking research opportunities in STEM, social sciences and humanities. It is the only accredited online
Seeking research opportunities for high school students has gained popularity in the past five or six years. Since 2020 the COVID pandemic has boosted the demand for research program opportunities, especially online ones. By 2005,
Today’s high school students are tomorrow’s industry leaders. They’re harnessing their creativity and critical thinking skills to develop novel business ideas and intricate business plans. These entrepreneurial endeavors aren’t just classroom exercises; they’re significant steps
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Thank you for your interest in Pioneer’s Global Problem-Solving Institute (GPSI). The application for the Fall 2025 terms is now available. Please select your country/region below:
