KSEA Researchthon 2024
Explore, Discover, Research:
Start Your Journey in our Great Event!
"Researchthon is your chance to experience what it's like to be a real researcher! Designed for middle and high school students, this even offers hands-on research experience, mentorship from university students, and a chance to explore your academic interests. Whether you're passionate about science, technology, history, or social issues, this is your opportunity to dive into the world of discovery early!"
When?
November 16-17, 2024
Where?
Seattle, Washington
(Inform you later)
What?
A free, two-day event where students will team up with experienced mentors to conduct research and present their findings. No experience is necessary, just curiosity!
Who is this for?
For Students:
Get a head start on your future by gaining real-world research experience. Work alongside experts, collaborate with peers, and build the skills that will set you apart in college and beyond!
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
Become a mentor and help shape the next generation of researchers! Gain leadership experience, enhance your resume, and make a real impact by guiding middle and high school students through their research journey
Event Schedule
-
October 2024:
-
Promotion & Website Launch: Begin promoting the event through schools, social media, and local Korean communities.
-
Mentor Recruitment: Invite undergraduate, graduate, and professional mentors to sign up.
-
Mentor Orientation: At the end of October, mentors will attend an orientation session to understand the event's goals, structure, and mentoring best practices.​
-
​
-
First Week of November 2024:
-
Mentor-Mentee Matching: Depending on the number of participants, students will either be matched with individual mentors (1:1) or form small groups (mentor with 2-3 students).
-
Brainstorming Phase Begins: Mentors and mentees will collaborate to identify potential research topics, set goals, and begin initial research planning.
-
​​
-
November 16th, 2024: (Day 1 of Researchthon) ( 2PM - 6PM )
-
4 Hours of Research and Writing: Students and mentors will collaborate on their projects, focusing on conducting research, organizing ideas, and drafting their written work.
-
​​
-
November 17th, 2024: (Day 2 of Researchthon) ( 2PM - 6PM )
-
2 Hours of Finalizing Research: Groups will complete their research and refine their projects.
-
1 Hour of Presentations: Students will present their research findings to the other participants, mentors, and an audience.
-
1 Hour for Nominations: Judges will nominate top projects based on creativity, scientific inquiry, and teamwork.
-
Follow up events for selected teams
​
-
Spring 2025 : 10 week follow up research
-
Aug 2025 : UKC 2025 Conference
​​
