Research has probably been the biggest part of my time at High Tech, and I wouldn't have it any other way. From staying up late doing literature reviews to conferencing with my peers, I have been able to have so many varied experiences that made me into a better person. Doing research has significantly influenced my plans for myself in the future and opened my eyes to the potential of scientific inquiry. I will be attending Carnegie Mellon University in the fall and plan to study Electrical Engineering.

Conducting research in high school taught me how to turn my natural curiosity into a deeper understanding of the world. Unlike a typical class, in a lot of the HTHS curriculum there was no correct answer to reach or even a given problem to solve. Being able to decide those things myself while still learning so much made my experiences here very memorable. I’ll always be incredibly grateful to High Tech’s research program for showing me how to wonder, challenge, and investigate. I will be attending Columbia University in the fall and plan to study Computer Science.

Research has been an incredible and meaningful way for me to explore my diverse interests further and learn new skills. I had a refreshing level of autonomy, along with the crucial guidance of High Tech's structured classes, experienced teachers and ReconX club. My experiences these past few years have inspired me to pursue research in university and possibly beyond. I will be attending Rutgers University in the fall and plan to study Biomedical Engineering.