Designed for curious students in grades 5–8, the Junior Explorer Program introduces the foundations of academic research through engaging, age-appropriate projects centered on each student's interests. Whether they're fascinated by dinosaurs, space, medicine, marine biology, genetics, engineering, or environmental science, students learn how to ask meaningful questions, evaluate reliable sources, and communicate what they discover with confidence.
Working one-on-one with Dr. Eliotte Garling, students explore academic literature, organize evidence, and write a well-structured research paper while developing essential skills in critical thinking, technical writing, note-taking, and information literacy. Along the way, they gain experience distinguishing trustworthy sources, synthesizing information from multiple perspectives, and explaining complex ideas in their own words.
The Junior Explorer Program builds the curiosity, independence, and academic confidence that prepare students for advanced research opportunities in high school while fostering a lifelong love of learning and discovery.
Designed for curious students in grades 5–8, the Junior Explorer Program introduces the foundations of academic research through engaging, age-appropriate projects centered on each student's interests. Whether they're fascinated by dinosaurs, space, medicine, marine biology, genetics, engineering, or environmental science, students learn how to ask meaningful questions, evaluate reliable sources, and communicate what they discover with confidence.
Working one-on-one with Dr. Eliotte Garling, students explore academic literature, organize evidence, and write a well-structured research paper while developing essential skills in critical thinking, technical writing, note-taking, and information literacy. Along the way, they gain experience distinguishing trustworthy sources, synthesizing information from multiple perspectives, and explaining complex ideas in their own words.
The Junior Explorer Program builds the curiosity, independence, and academic confidence that prepare students for advanced research opportunities in high school while fostering a lifelong love of learning and discovery.