Research in High School: Unlocking Science for the Youth | Ruchit Patel | TEDxYouth@ColumbiaHeights

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This talk focuses on why research is so important and the concrete steps that high school students can take to get those opportunities. Ruchit's life changed from doing a few things differently and he wants others to experience that as well.

Ruchit is a high school senior from New Jersey who has always been passionate about science. When he was a young boy, he had an endless hunger to try to find out more about the world around him. As he got older, he heard that if he did research, he could further his interest in science while being able to solve real world problems. However, he struggled to find people that would listen to him, consider him for their programs, and take him into their labs.
Eventually, he was able to secure two research internships with Rutgers University, conducting work on zeranols and bisphenol analogues, which might lead to publications in the coming months. He also pursued an independent investigation into melanoma, winning 2nd place and a $10,000 scholarship in the National Academy Medical School Scholarship Challenge. Engaging in research also helped him to get into a prestigious high school summer program, the NJ Governor’s School. He was able to go from disappointment to finding success.