Getting Started with an Idea
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:37 pm
Hi,
To give some background about myself, I am a sophomore student who has taken Honors Biology and am currently taken Honors Chemistry and have scored and A+ in both classes. I am currently doing Science Olympiad outside of school as well.
I am really interested in doing research and entering science competitions like Intel ISEF, but I am really confused about where to start and how to go about doing this. I am so used to doing outlined coursework and readings, so I feel like I lack the necessary creativity required for such a project and I feel kind of lost. I know that I have a passion for biology and chemistry, yet I feel stuck. Below is a list of some questions that I have.
1) What is the best way in which students identify problems? (Do they watch the news, read research papers, etc.)
2) How do the students come up with a solution to the problem and how do they know if their solution is viable (whether it is too complex or too simple)?
3) A lot of students who do these science fairs have a lot of assistance from their parents. However, my parents don't have a scientific background. What are some good ways to find mentors?
4) Do students come up with ideas and then go find a mentor, or do they work in a research lab first and then come up with ideas?
Thank you so much for helping me out.
To give some background about myself, I am a sophomore student who has taken Honors Biology and am currently taken Honors Chemistry and have scored and A+ in both classes. I am currently doing Science Olympiad outside of school as well.
I am really interested in doing research and entering science competitions like Intel ISEF, but I am really confused about where to start and how to go about doing this. I am so used to doing outlined coursework and readings, so I feel like I lack the necessary creativity required for such a project and I feel kind of lost. I know that I have a passion for biology and chemistry, yet I feel stuck. Below is a list of some questions that I have.
1) What is the best way in which students identify problems? (Do they watch the news, read research papers, etc.)
2) How do the students come up with a solution to the problem and how do they know if their solution is viable (whether it is too complex or too simple)?
3) A lot of students who do these science fairs have a lot of assistance from their parents. However, my parents don't have a scientific background. What are some good ways to find mentors?
4) Do students come up with ideas and then go find a mentor, or do they work in a research lab first and then come up with ideas?
Thank you so much for helping me out.