The Summit Research Scholars was an amazing program that was extremely informative. We learned about various topics from writing scientific research documents to programming skills. The Discussion Sessions were excellent. In addition, the Office Hours were an amazing networking opportunity that offered me the assistance I needed. I loved how the program was very interactive.  If you put in the effort, this program will give you so much in return!

This program was such a significant experience for me, as I learned so many wonderful things during the span of it. In addition to learning how to develop solid research foundations, build a proposal, and communicate my findings to others in the field, I also became familiar with using Python applications to analyze data. However, the best part of this bootcamp was the amazing communities of SRS peers and mentors, all of whom answered any questions and were not in the least bit hesitant to aid me in my research. Discussions with one another during Office Hours provided me with valuable insights, as well as opportunities to find like-minded students with whom I could collaborate. Overall, I found this program to be full of resources, lessons, and skills that can help anyone on their high school journey!

I honestly had some of the best weeks of my life. Although it was rigorous, the amount of new material I learned and the skills I gained have broadened my research capabilities far more than I ever could have imagined. The mentors were all kind and hardworking, giving us daily lectures that were so well put together and genuinely interesting. The overall community at SRS was beyond amazing and has inspired me to go even deeper into my research interests. I left feeling more motivated and genuinely excited to keep pushing myself in this field.

Honestly, this is a pretty intensive program, aiming for you to complete a final research capstone in a limited amount of time. But, at the end of the day, that challenge is beneficial. Throughout the program, I gained loads of knowledge in terms of statistics and research that I know I will be able to implement in later research!

I was introduced to the Summit Research Scholars (SRS) thanks to my experience with the Summit STEM Fellowship. Throughout SRS, I gained vast knowledge, not only about research but my passions. I found the crash courses on LaTeX, Beamer, Python, and Figma especially helpful and applicable to my future projects. This program is definitely worthwhile, and the mentors and other fellows create such a special community.

The Summit Research Scholars Program (SRS) has been amazing! I definitely learned a great deal about essential research practices, programming skills, data science, and visualizations, among other things. I definitely feel more prepared to apply these skills to high school research opportunities & real-world contexts. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for the next step in their research journey!

For high school students interested in a career in STEM, a strong understanding of how to conduct research is a must. Luckily for us, the team at Summit STEM Fellowship has brought another amazing opportunity. Summit Research Scholars (SRS) is an extraordinary program and an invaluable experience to anyone hoping to pursue research in high school and beyond. I entered this program knowing I wanted to conduct research within the wide field of astrobiology but was unsure of the specifics. I am leaving the program with a thoroughly completed research capstone, helpful Python skills, an understanding of research methodologies, and a stronger ability to interpret research papers. Thank you to SRS for giving me the knowledge to further my passion in STEM!

I thought SRS was a great program that gave many opportunities to learn more about how to develop, execute, and write a research paper. During SRS, I was given numerous opportunities to learn about both the techniques and information needed to build a research paper. In addition, throughout the whole program I had the support of numerous mentors that were more than willing to give helpful feedback on my project. All in all, the SRS program was a great program, that I would recommend to anyone interested in research and STEM!

I think the SRS program was a truly unique and enriching experience, and I am extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to be a part of it. From the beginning, the staff provided exceptional guidance during both the lectures and the Capstone project, offering thoughtful, patient mentorship and detailed feedback that made complex concepts feel manageable. Although the workload was intensive, it helped me understand research in a far more meaningful way than simply being told about it, as the program was highly interactive and encouraged active engagement with the research process. Through this experience, I was able to discover my personal interests and connect them to my experiences. For my Capstone project, I researched how the abundance of gut bacteria influences the severity and frequency of eczema in infants, a topic that is personal to me since I have had eczema from a very young age. The staff supported me throughout this process while also encouraging independence and critical thinking, and they introduced us to valuable resources and opportunities, such as science and technology fairs and research competitions, that are not always discussed at school. Overall, SRS greatly strengthened my research skills, built my confidence, and left me feeling more prepared and motivated for future research endeavors and academic challenges.

SRS was one of the most meaningful academic experiences I’ve had. The program gave me hands-on exposure to the research process, from shaping questions and reviewing literature to thinking carefully about methodology and impact. I was also introduced to the basics of coding and data science, including working with tools like pandas, which helped me understand how data can be analyzed and applied in research. Beyond technical skills, SRS helped me become more confident as a researcher and clearer about how my interests fit into larger academic and real-world conversations. The structure of the program made research feel approachable rather than overwhelming, and the community created an environment where asking questions and learning from others was encouraged. I would strongly recommend SRS to any student interested in exploring research in a supportive, well-organized setting

Summit Research Scholars is an incredible opportunity to gain a solid foundation in STEM research. This program isn't like your typical lecture-heavy course; it manages to balance rigorous learning and workload with an amazing support system and community. During the program, I felt very connected with my peers and mentors. Each evening, there was a live discussion session as well as office hours, and they were incredibly helpful since any lingering questions I had from the day's lessons were answered there. I was able to meet so many new friends in office hours, and learn from the firsthand research experiences of the amazing mentors. After completing the program, I feel so much more confident in my ability to pursue research, especially since I came out of it with an in-depth outline and plan for the future. I'm so grateful to all of the mentors, staff, and fellow students for this incredible experience and for fostering such a supportive, long-lasting community!

Before Summit Research Scholars, I had research experience, but a lot of my understanding felt scattered. Summit Research Scholars changed that. The lectures were incredibly clear and structured, breaking down research concepts in a way that finally made everything click. Even with prior research programs and college-level coursework, I genuinely learned new things. Through the program, I developed my project on YouTube motivational videos, persuasion, and neuroscience. Summit Research Scholars helped me turn a broad interest into a focused, researchable question and gave me the tools and lectures on how to apply methodology and theory directly to my work. What stood out most was how strong the foundation was, this program genuinely explained the basics better than any other research program I’ve done (and I've done at least 3 so that really says something). By the end, I didn’t just have a proposal, I had clarity and confidence in how to move forward as a researcher. What really set the program apart, though, was the constant support. There were regular check-ins where I could ask questions, I never felt left behind. Knowing that mentors and staff were consistently checking in made it easier to stay motivated and confident in my work. SRS didn’t just teach me how to do research; it helped me think like a researcher.

The Summit Research Scholars program was an overall amazing and very educational experience! I thoroughly enjoyed the program, and was able to not only build the start of my research, but use it to further develop my work for AP Research and upcoming science fairs! Throughout the program, we were exposed to various aspects of research, with a focus on building strong foundations necessary for the actual data collection to happen. The research lectures were ultimately extremely helpful in creating a detailed research question with an adequate scope and novelty. The technical lectures were also highly interesting, providing a new perspective on data science despite the limited timeframe! Possibly more important is that transferrable and lasting skills are taught, especially about being proactive in looking for and creating your own opportunities. Highly recommend for any student even slightly interested in the fascinating realm of research!

This program was amazing! I feel like I've learned so much from this program. Every single lecture topic was amazing, and the mentors did a great job of explaining each concept thoroughly. At any moments during the program that I felt stuck, there was a perfect support system available to help. As someone who had extremely limited knowledge of both research fundamentals and programming, I'm walking away from the program with an ignited passion and a desire to learn more. The program was rigorous, but 100% worthwhile. I really liked the way we were able to communicate with both the mentors and the other participants in the program, which was also one of my favorite parts about the structure of the previous program (Summit STEM Fellowship). I would definitely recommend this program to any fellow student who wants to learn more about research and programming, or simply wants to see if either is something they are interested in pursuing further. It was such a great opportunity, and I'm very grateful to have gotten this experience.

At the conclusion of the Summit Research Scholars program, I realized that it was one of the most productive times I have probably ever had. From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it. Really enjoyed meeting the mentors and hearing their experiences!