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The Independent Research Study (IRS) program allows you to explore academic subjects in-depth with 8 sessions. With a comprehensive database of professors in fields ranging from design to computer science, the program will be able to match your interests in deep learning, research or project based learning. The program's outcomes include the creation and presentation of a research paper, with the potential for journal publication and participation in research competitions.
Goucher College Prof. Steven DeCaroli is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, with advanced degrees in comparative literature and philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and Binghamton University. He has held esteemed academic positions, including visiting professor at National Taiwan Normal University and visiting scholar at the University of New South Wales.
George Mason University Professor DeCaroli specializes in early South and Southeast Asian art history, with a focus on Buddhism's early development and its interactions with regional religious practices. He earned his Ph.D. from UCLA and has conducted fieldwork across India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. He is the author of Haunting the Buddha and Image Problems, which examine the origins of the Buddha image and its cultural significance.
University of California, Santa Barbara Prof. Zakarian is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), specializing in synthetic organic chemistry. He received his Doctoral Degree in Chemistry with a focus on natural products synthesis. Prof. Zakarian's research explores the development of new methodologies for asymmetric synthesis, catalysis in chemical synthesis, and the total synthesis of complex natural products.
The Ohio State University Prof. Bruno is a Professor of The Ohio State University. He is a leading expert in Neuropsychopharmacology, Biological Psychiatry, and Developmental Neuroscience. His research focuses on schizophrenia, cognitive deficits, neurodegenerative diseases, and compulsive drug use. Prof. Bruno holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology from The Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.
University of Wisconsin - Madison Prof. Lupyan is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he conducts research on the interplay between language and human cognition. His work investigates how language not only facilitates communication but also shapes cognitive processes like perception, memory, and object categorization. Utilizing a variety of methods, including behavioral studies, neural network modeling, statistical and analyses.
University of Hong Kong Dr. Ngai holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), with a specialization in attention and decision-making. Her dissertation, Cognitive and Computational Mechanisms of Emotion-related Decision Making, involved designing and conducting empirical experiments on emotional decision-making, along with statistical analyses using computational modeling.
UC San Diego Visual Arts Professor at UC San Diego Works with drawing and the moving image His works center around temporary ecological studies that take form as animation, drawing, works on paper and book arts Exhibited his work most recently at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Musée d’Art Contemporain de Montréal, The Center for Fiction in NYC, Comfort Station in Chicago Illinois, and the San Diego Museum of Art.
Emory University Science & Society, Pedagogy in Biology, and Liberal Art. Professor at Emory University. Does research in science, science education, bioethics, and science and religion. Teaches biology, teaching, bioethics, research ethics, and interdisciplinary. workshops and courses on such topics as addiction, cancer, mind and body, consciousness, and death and dying.
University of Toronto He is an American computer scientist specializing in mathematical linguistics and speech processing. He teaches theoretical computer science, computational linguistics, and the theory of programming languages at University of Toronto; also, he is the past chair of Association for Mathematics of Language.
New York University At NYU, Prof. August teaches courses on American literature and culture. He has been honored with a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and was recognized as a finalist for the Prize for a First Book by the Modern Language Association.
UC Berkeley Computer music researcher and composer in applied mathematics. As a composer he won many prizes, including: 1st prize at the G. Rossini composition competition, 1st prize at the Egidio Carella competition, etc. Teaching harmony, musical composition, computer music, applied mathematics and mathematical logic in several institutes, such as universities and conservatories.
University of Waterloo MIT Ph.D. with the Theory of Computing group in CSAIL. Graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Computer Science. and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Teaches Computer Science at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science A faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute, a Microsoft Research Fellow at the Simons Institute.
University of Washington CRA-E Undergraduate Mentoring Award in 2018 Professor Ernst’s chief research interest is programmer productivity, including software engineering, programming languages, security, testing, and related issues. Many of his publications and programs are available on-line.
USC Marshall School of Business Stephen Lind teaches a variety of courses in business communication, focused on strategic messaging, technology, speaking, and writing. He researches business communication technology as well as commercially risk-laden communication choices, such as religious messaging in entertainment commerce. He is the author of “A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz.”
University of Southern California He teaches in the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. He also holds a secondary appointment as assistant professor of Computer Science in the Viterbi School of Engineering. He earned a PhD in Statistics from Stanford University, advised by Emmanuel Candès. He is originally from Italy, where he studied at Politecnico di Torino and Collegio Carlo Alberto.
Stanford University PhD of Philosophy, Rutgers University Doctoral student at Stanford University, Department of Psychology Book: Experimental Metaphysics by David Rose (ed.) Publishing: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of action/language/mind, experimental philosophy, aesthetics, meta-ethics, normative ethics
Within an exceptional team on a global stage, gazing upon an extraordinary academic arena, realizing limitless achievements.
Recommendation letter
Enhance your application to American universities with a commendation from a U.S. professor. This recommendation not only boosts your credibility and competitiveness but also offers unique insights into your academic, professional, and personal qualities. Elevate your application and stand out with a compelling recommendation letter.
Personal achievement
Empower yourself to achieve limitless success, academically and personally, within a program designed for growth and exploration by learning from the experts.
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research chances
Engage in deep learning, research, and project-based activities, creating a practical link between theory and application.
Publication and competition opportunities
Showcase your work with the chance for research paper publication and participation in prestigious research competitions.