Think Like a Researcher: How AI Research Sets Top Applicants Apart
Curious about how high school students can get started in artificial intelligence research? Join Dr. Siddharth Krishnan, UNC Charlotte professor and Virginia Tech alum, as he shows how students can explore real-world AI topics and build meaningful projects that showcase originality and depth. Learn how to ask the right research questions, design hands-on projects in computer science and engineering, and use your findings to strengthen your college applications. Don’t miss this chance to discover what it takes to think, research, and innovate like an AI scientist.
Discover how AI research can give students an edge in college admissions.
Join UNC Charlotte Professor and Virginia Tech alum Dr. Siddharth Krishnan as he introduces high school students to the world of artificial intelligence and computer science research. Learn how early research experience builds critical thinking, innovation, and academic depth, qualities top universities value.
You Will Learn:
- Why AI research is becoming a key differentiator in college applications
- How to choose and develop a strong AI research topic in high school
- Steps to turn curiosity about AI into a real, mentor-guided research project
- How research experience can enhance confidence, skills, and college readiness
Meet Your Speakers:
Prof. Siddharth Krishnan is a Computer Science faculty member at UNC Charlotte with 10+ years in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning research, 25+ publications in leading CS conferences and journals, and three best paper awards. At UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics, Dr. Krishnan directs the Scalable Machine Research Laboratory and teaches AI & ML courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has also led several AI project development and implementation efforts at UNC Charlotte and Virginia Tech. He is also a co-founder and Principal AI Scientist at a multi-million dollar stealth startup, which focuses on developing an autonomous decision-making AI platform for the enterprise.
Chris Haley is a Harvard University graduate with over five years of experience as a professional college counsellor. He has guided students through hundreds of successful applications to top U.S. universities, including the Ivy League, MIT, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC. Chris also has a strong track record of helping students gain admission to elite summer and research programs such as USC SHINE, LaunchX, UCIxGATI BEAM, and COSMOS.
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