2020-2023 Publication Summary
Academic Research
Academic Research Project
The academic research capabilities and research level of students are key criteria for prestigious universities and research institutes during the admissions pro-cess. They are also one of the focal points in the evaluation process. Admission committees and professors, in reviewing applicants' backgrounds, not only consider outstanding academic performance but also hope to see a research-oriented spirit demonstrated by students, along with their interests, time commitment, and dedication to a specific subject. This is used to infer their potential to become leaders in a particular academic field, bringing new energy to the discipline and society as a whole, contributing to continuous development and progress.
This aligns with the concept of *intellec-tual-curiosity" frequently mentioned by admissions officers at Ivy League univer-sities.
The "Prestigious University Research Program" is a vital support program for enhancing self-academic capabilities during the undergraduate and graduate application planning process. The program includes individual research projects and multi-person group research projects, aiming to simulate the U.S. mentorship education system.
Under the guidance of professors, students will undertake research tasks in stages. Based on students' abilities, interests, and goals, research topics will be determined, and they will progressively learn specialized knowledge under the guidance of top professors from prestigious uni-versities. Students will complete relevant tasks and undergo phase assessments.
Led by doctoral teaching assistants, students will engage in self-study, group discussions, research exploration, and writing. Ultimately, at the end of the project, they will present research findings, research papers, etc., and participate in defense sessions.
A comprehensive project management and supervision system will ensure that students successfully complete weekly learning and writing tasks with high quality. This system also aids in guiding students to produce research outcomes, publishing independent-authored papers in international journals. At the same time, U.S. universities and research institutions highly value the spirit of hard work, which this project significantly contributes to. It effectively addresses the application weakness of students with limited academic and extracurricular experiences.
Furthermore, the project can be aligned with later internship work, deeply cultivating students' critical thinking, time management, and stress resistance, laying a solid foundation for their future academic and career endeavors.
Placement Procedure
Basic Selection
Basic Selection
Academic transcript and standardized test scores.
A personal statement of 300-500 words
(clarifying the chosen research direction, outlining a rough research plan, expressing interest in specific academic disciplines, and detailing relevant experiences).
Through document screening or interviews, ensuring that students meet the basic requirements of the program.
1
Mentor Matching
Matching suitable professor mentors, doctoral assistants, and project supervisors based on students' individual qualities, personal situations, and interests.
2
Determine the topic
After the matching process is complete, students will receive an email package containing information about professors, doctoral assistants, and mentors. Based on the specific circumstances of both students and professors, research directions are clarified, topics are determined, and course schedules are finalized.
3
Research Phase
Research Phase
Preliminary Session
(3 weeks)
During this phase, select project modules, determine specific research topics and project names, and develop detailed research plans. Engage in initial research literature review and guidance.
1. Learn about the focus of the research project, foundational theoretical knowledge, and professional concepts.
2. Understand the status of the research and technology in today's society or academic field, its impact on future societal or biological science domains.Timely completion of research writing tasks and submission. Doctoral assistants provide clarification, feedback, and writing guidance.
Accelerating Session
(5 weeks)
1. In this stage, focus on learning research tools, models, and effective research methods. Complete the construction and progress of the second-phase research project. Provide practical evidence for the research topic, explore its actual societal effects, contributions to the academic field, and identify potential shortcomings and limitations. Actively engage in discussions with mentors to ensure progress.
2. Doctoral assistants offer clarification, feedback, and writing guidance.
Completion Session
(2 weeks)
This stage involves guidance on research paper writing, establishment of academic writing thinking. paper framework, data processing, and research project result production. Doctoral assistants provide clarification, feedback, and writing guidance.
Writing Session (2 weeks)
1. This is the concentrated writing period for the paper. Submit the initial draft of the paper, receive mentor revisions, and collaborate to finalize and submit to journals, publications, or forums such as the Sino-American Primary Scientific Research Journal.
2. Receive completion reports and acceptance notifications for the research paper stage
Research Areas
Business
Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Studies, Management, Trade, etc.
Medical/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Cell Biology, Psychology, Bionics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Sports Medicine, etc.
Physical Sciences
Mathematics, Materials Physics, Astrophysics, Atomic Phys-ics, Particle Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Engineering
Computer Science, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Ro-botics, Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, etc.
Media
Communication Studies, Journalism, Advertising, Public Speaking, etc.
Arts
Musicology, Fine Arts, Film Studies, Directing, Editing, Animation, etc.
Social Science
Sociology, Philosophy, Logic, Political Science, Education, History, etc,