Empowering High School Students Through Research

Code Orbit Research is a structured mentorship program designed to help high school students explore meaningful questions, develop research skills, and create original research projects with guidance from mentors. The program introduces students to the complete research journey — from exploring academic literature and developing a research question to analyzing findings, writing a research manuscript, and preparing their work for submission to research journals, conferences, or other academic platforms. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and continuous feedback, students develop important skills in critical thinking, academic writing, data analysis, and ethical research practices. --- Program Details Duration: 10 Weeks Class Schedule: Every Sunday Time: 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM MST (60 Minutes) Start Date: October 18, 2026 , End Date: December 20, 2026 Format: Live Online Group Mentorship Mentor: Afia Khanam --- 10-Week Research Roadmap Week 1–2 | Research Question & Direction Students explore existing research, understand current work in their areas of interest, and develop a focused research question connected to real-world challenges. Students will learn: • Exploring academic literature • Finding reliable research sources • Identifying research opportunities • Developing strong research questions • Understanding research ethics --- Week 3–4 | Research Design & Methodology Students create a research plan by selecting appropriate methods, identifying resources, planning data collection, and developing a clear approach for their project. Students will learn: • Research methodologies • Data collection approaches • Designing research frameworks • Academic citation practices • Creating organized research plans --- Week 5–6 | Research, Analysis & Writing Students conduct their research, analyze information or data, interpret results, and begin developing their research paper with mentor feedback. Students will learn: • Research analysis techniques • Academic writing skills • Organizing research findings • Building evidence-based conclusions • Communicating ideas clearly --- Week 7–8 | Manuscript Development & Review Students complete their research manuscript and improve their work through feedback, revisions, and refinement of their research findings. Students will learn: • Structuring a research paper • Editing and improving academic writing • Reviewing research quality • Strengthening arguments and explanations --- Week 9–10 | Publication Submission & Presentation Students prepare their completed research for potential submission to appropriate journals, conferences, or research platforms and learn how to present their work professionally. Students will learn: • Preparing research submissions • Writing research summaries and abstracts • Presenting research ideas • Sharing findings with an academic audience --- Program Outcomes By completing this program, students will: • Develop the ability to conduct independent research • Learn how researchers approach real-world problems • Create an original research project • Improve academic writing and analytical skills • Understand ethical research practices • Gain experience preparing research papers and presentations • Build confidence in communicating complex ideas --- Who Can Apply? This program is designed for high school students interested in exploring research in areas such as: • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Science • Engineering • Healthcare and Medicine • Biology • Environmental Science • Mathematics • Economics • Social Sciences • Interdisciplinary Fields --- Prerequisites & Application Process Code Orbit Research is designed for high school students who have a strong foundation in computer science and are interested in exploring research through a structured mentorship experience. Prerequisites Applicants should: • Be currently enrolled as a high school student • Have completed or be currently enrolled in AP Computer Science courses (such as AP Computer Science A or AP Computer Science Principles) • Have prior knowledge of Python programming • Demonstrate interest in research, technology, problem-solving, or innovation • Have experience with coding projects, competitions, coursework, or other technology-related activities • Be willing to dedicate time toward independent research and project development Application Requirements Students interested in joining the program must submit: • A brief description of previous experience, including coding projects, research interests, academic achievements, competitions, or relevant activities • A short essay explaining: • Why they are interested in research • What research topics they would like to explore • What they hope to learn through the program Applications should be sent to: [official@thecodeorbit.com, thecodeorbit@gmail.com] Selection Process Student selection will be based on the submitted essay, previous experience, and demonstrated interest in research and technology. Selected applicants will receive confirmation by October 1, 2026. Program Capacity The program has limited availability with only 20 student spots to ensure meaningful mentorship, guidance, and feedback throughout the research process. --- CODE ORBIT Research • Learn • Create Helping students move beyond learning concepts and begin exploring, questioning, and creating solutions through research.