NY Summer Research Program
at Columbia University
by Prestige x CRI

An intensive, offline research immersion held in Columbia University,

combining classes and hands-on research under professor guidance.

Ideal for: G9+ Students seeking their first in-depth academic experience and interested in research.

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Duration

2 weeks

Start Date

7/7-7/18

Mentor Sessions

Daily Professors sessions

& TA Sessions

Outcome

Group Research Paper,

Paper Publication, Professor Recommendation Letter

Research Topic

Student-selected

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First name

Last name

Grade

Attending School

Interest

STEM

Humanities

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You must choose one essay prompt from both STEM and Humanities.

If you prefer to write only one, select “Selecting Other Subject” for the category you wish to skip.

STEM Category Essay Prompts (Choose one)

Up to 300 words

Choose One

1. What is a scientific or technological innovation from the past 10 years that you believe will have the greatest impact in the next 50 years, and why?

2 Identify a real-world problem in your community or beyond and propose a STEM-based approach to solve it.

3. Explain a scientific concept you find fascinating. How could it be misunderstood or misrepresented in public discourse?

4. If you could join any ongoing research project (real or fictional), what would it be and what would you contribute?

5. How should scientists balance innovation with ethics? Choose a case (e.g., AI, gene editing, vaccine development) and analyze the tension.

Selecting other subject

Humanities Category Essay Prompts (Choose one)

Up to 300 words

Choose One

1. Choose a historical figure or event and explain how it continues to shape society today.

2. Literature has the power to change minds. Write about a book, play, or poem that changed how you see the world.

3. Explore how AI is changing the role of the artist or writer. Will AI enhance or diminish creative professions in the future?

4. If you could curate a museum exhibit on one theme or idea in the humanities, what would it be and why?

5. How has digital media reshaped the way we interpret history, culture, or identity?