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BioEndeavor

We started BioEndeavor to support students through their high school and post secondary journey. As an academic of 15 years and educational counselor at MIT for 10 years, Dr. Minna can see it is imperative to engage our youth early in their journey-to build self-confidence, self-awareness, and resilience in the search for opportunities and impactful careers. BioEndeavor supports students in grades 8-12 through:

  • Our STEAM Accelerator
  • The STEM Research Mentorship
  • STEM Work Experiences with our Global Partners
  • Academic Advising for Portfolio Development, your Major and College Search, and Application
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NSHSS handpicks its partners carefully, searching for nonprofits, organizations, and companies that directly align with our mission to provide the best resources for our members and their families. We may receive compensation from our partners, at no cost to you.

The BioEndeavor Virtual Research Mentorship Program supports real-world purpose driven STEM research, publishing opportunities, and a standout academic portfolio.

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We created these research mentorship opportunities as a way to not only encourage research, but to support a deeper exploration of majors and careers before students begin their college admissions journey. Students work with our faculty on research projects that demonstrate empathy, care for others, and global citizenship.

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to publish in our journal. Our International Journal of Social Good and Innovation for Young Scholars accepts research papers, review articles, op-eds focused on science, technology, the arts and their role in solving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and Wicked Problems of this Century.

We hope that you join the BioEndeavor family as we build global citizens together.

- Dr. Minna.

 

Through our research mentorship program, you will:

Explore the changing world of medicine, youth leadership in solving global wicked problems, climate action, AI and tech for good, the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and their connection to STEM.

in our International Journal of Social Good and Innovation for Young Scholars.

Work on projects that create change and solve pressing global issues for women and for youth alongside BioEndeavor and our partners.

Engage with interdisciplinary research that will support a deep exploration into majors and future careers where you can make an impact.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Mentorship – Work in small groups with experiencedresearchers, academics, and industry experts.
  • Research Projects – Tackle real-world challenges in STEM, social impact, and the global south.
  • Publication Support – Learn how to publish your research and explore opportunities to be part of the peer review process and join our editorial board.
  • A College Application Advantage – Strengthen your applications with high-impact research experience and demonstrate your empathy through STEM for others. 
  • Confidence and a Sense of Well-Being – In who you are, your story, what majors, careers, and colleges might be truly aligned with your goals and needs.

Who Should Apply?

  • High school students passionate about STEM, humanities, or social sciences.
  • Students looking to enhance their college applications with purpose driving research experience and unique college essays.
  • Future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders eager to make an impact.

NSHSS Members Receive a 5% discount on the BioEndeavor programming. 

Available Research Mentorships

For Pre-Med Students: Redesigning Healthcare

Embracing Change as Pre-Med Students, Whole Patient Engagement, Virtual Care, AI and Medicine, Climate Health

Understand integrative medicine and whole patient health. Learn how technology is providing patients with autonomy over their health. Explore patient centered drug discovery, health and patient tech, AI in biomedicine, and even how climate change will change the role of doctors. Participate in a guided, virtual experience with Pfizer; Create a patient centric drug launch strategy. Hear from students/healthcare providers active in the climate space. Mentorship with alumni from MIT, patient and family advisors and professionals active in health innovation and healthcare policy development. Publish an article in our journal.

For All High School Students: Youth Leaders

Rising into Leadership and Finding Solutions to the Challenges Facing Our Youth; Caring and Standing out for College

Courageous Solutions to Ensure Youth Find Jobs, Food and Housing Security; Mentorship with our Sustainability and Social Innovation Faculty (Ph.D.), MIT and Brown Alumni, alongside our partner social entrepreneurs. Publish an article in our journal.

For All High School Students: Service Hours in the Global South

Service Hours in Global Citizenship; Empowering Women in the Global South

Work virtually with Global NGOs focused on empowering women. Earn your service hours and publish with us. Mentorship with our Sustainability and Social Innovation Faculty (Ph.D.), MIT and Brown Alumni, alongside our partner NGOs in Uganda and Tanzania.

For All High School Students: AI to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Exploring AI for Good

Explore how AI is currently being used to address the U.N. SDGs as well as the underlying data challenges. Consider the ethical challenges ahead. Plan your college courses and career options keeping in mind the implications of AI for you. Mentorship with a national science fair winner in AI and computer vision, alongside our Ph.D. Faculty.

Don’t miss this chance to turn your story and passions into an outstanding research opportunity and future career!