Research Club

Overview

Evergreen Research Club is a student-led research and mentorship program designed to help students turn their interests into original research projects. Members will learn how to develop research questions, explore academic literature, design methods, analyze data, and communicate their findings across fields including medicine, biology, computer science, engineering, business, economics, social science, and the humanities.

Students will receive individual and small-group research mentorship and have opportunities to develop projects for science fairs, research competitions, presentations, and appropriate youth publications. By beginning research in middle school, students can build a strong foundation that they may continue into high school through advanced research projects, competitions, internships, academic programs, and eventually college applications.

About the program

Students will begin by learning how real research is conducted and developing their own project ideas. As projects progress, students will participate in workshops, receive mentor feedback, and hear from researchers and professionals.

The program is designed for students interested in fields such as medicine, engineering, computer science, business, economics, science, and the humanities, while helping them build research, analytical, communication, presentation, and independent project-development skills.

Students who demonstrate strong interest and commitment may continue receiving mentorship after the fall session toward science fairs, research competitions, poster presentations, manuscript writing, and potential youth publication opportunities.

Club Chair

Vijaya Prasanna - research@evergreenptsa.org

Club Instructor

President: Arnav Vishwakarma
Vice President: Liam Gershony
Secretary: Aaratrika Paul

Director of Mentorship: Keshav Mohan
Event Coordinator: Akshara Guddeti
Mentors: In the process of recruiting additional mentors to provide students with individualized and small-group research support.

Information and Dates

Price: $15

Dates: October 15, 2026, through December 10, 2026 (No Meeting: November 26, 2026)
Time: Thursdays, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Online
Class Size: 25 students
Prior Experience: None required.  Grades 6–8.

Class Fee: Includes weekly research workshops, research mentorship, access to club-developed research resources and materials, project guidance, guest speaker sessions, and participation in the final research symposium.

RegisteR

Registration opens: September 25, 2026
Registration closes: October 19, 2026, or earlier if the club reaches capacity.

*If your student needs a scholarship to cover the club fees, please complete this form.

Competitions

Students interested in continuing their projects beyond the fall session will receive guidance on appropriate science fairs, research competitions, poster presentations, youth research journals, and other academic opportunities throughout the school year.