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Empowering the next generation of researchers and their educators.

Blackwell Research Institute is an organization that promotes high school students' involvement in STEM research.
The Blackwell Research Institute provides opportunities for early-career scientists and engineers to contribute to science and engineering research. Together with our research fellows, partners, and community, we generate needed evidence and exploration of key areas of science, from human health to artificial intelligence to physics to robotics. Through research, we’ve given early career scientists the opportunity to solve some of the world’s most complex problems, and identify which problems the youngest generations of scientists wants to tackle in their careers.

Blackwell currently has 50 undergraduate research fellows, 50 high school research fellows, and over 100 graduate research fellows across 22 states and 6 countries.
Blackwell Research Institute's mission is to provide a forum for early-career scientists to learn and contribute to STEM research

Student Opportunities

High School Research Scholars
High school students can apply to participate in our High School Research Scholars program to conduct an indepdendent research project with the guidance of a BWNRI mentor.
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Science Writing Fellowship
High school and Undergraduate students can apply to join our Science Writing Fellowship, a one-month program where you write science articles for the BWNRI blog, covering research breakthroughs.
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Ask Questions

Across areas of science and engineering, Blackwell provides educational opportunities for students to learn about the ongoing research and scholarly debate.

Conduct Research

Blackwell’s research fellows and programs give students the opportunity to conduct research with the guidance and resources of the Institute.
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Share Findings

Across our platform and partners, fellows can share their research with others to actively contribute to ongoing scholarship.
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Biological Research Methods
Get a certificate to learn about the entry-level biological research methods used in university laboratories.
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Functional Neuroanatomy
Learn about the parts of the brain, their function, and the current topics of research in neuroanatomy.
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Foundations of Genetics
Genetics is a growing field. Learn about the foundations of genetics and genomic research and how you can get involved as a high school student.
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Blackwell Research Journal

Download the 2025 issue to see exemplary research work from students.
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Harnessing the Power of the Immune System to Combat Cancer
Recent advancements in cancer immunotherapy have provided promising new treatments that could revolutionize...
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The Discovery of Gravitational Waves from Black Hole Mergers
In a remarkable development, astrophysicists have made significant strides in understanding the most mysterious and...
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The Development of Sustainable Plastic Alternatives
In recent years, one of the most pressing challenges facing the chemical engineering field has been the...
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