Conduct an independent project
It should involve the full engineering process -starting from just an idea to a final product which can be a software, hardware, or any innovative idea. All should be supported with quantitative work.
Start your own portfolio.
Engineering portfolio is a journey, NOT just a fancy well-written document. Do start writing your portfolio early - as it reflects who you are and your passion. The portfolio can substantiate the technical depth, and longevity of your engineering interests, leadership, activities that make an impact. This will be a great addition to your internship applications. Thus, do not wait until 12th grade to jam information onto your own web portfolio at once.
Deliver oral presentation and present your work to public.
Apply for Summer STEM internship.
- This article lists some major summer internship opportunities. Most are highly selective. Strong software development skill, such as level III+ in Algorithms in C/C++, and excellent academic standing will be very helpful. Some are cost-free, and even paid-internship.
- National Society of High School Scholars posted a list of summer (paid) internship opportunities for high school students in fields ranging from engineering and STEM to business and the arts.
Publish your work
- Elsevier.
Elsevier is a leader in information and analytics for customers across the global research and health ecosystems This is subject to peer-review. Only approved copy will be published.
- The Columbia Junior Science Journal.
This is an online platform for high schoolers to publish manuscripts in the fields of natural sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and social sciences. This is subject to peer-review. If your paper leans towards more in science research, this will be a good one to submit. early. Usual submission deadline is in October for each academic year. Only approved copy will be published.
- Cornell Archived Journal.
"arXiv" (pronounced as "archive") is owned and operated by Cornell University. This is an open-access journal platform. The site that allows all publications with 3 referrals. It has been recommended to me that you should submit your paper to this site before the CJSJ; as your paper will be more likely to receive feedback.
Technical/Research Paper/Poster Competitions
Here shows a couple of scholastic programs
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. This is the nation’s highest honors for high school students. However, you will need to be nominated first. You should consult your school counsellor regarding this opportunity.
NJ GSET is a selective intensive residential summer program. Again, you first must be nominated by your school counselor in order to apply.
GSS provides high-achieving New Jersey STEM students in grades 10 through doctoral level. Students will gain opportunity to work with NJ top researchers and STEM professionals.
