STEAM in AI Inner Circle Presents
Competitions & Project Ideas Live Lab
Most students submit to competitions without knowing what judges actually look for. This session shows exactly how a 2x ISEF Grand Award winner found his questions, scoped his projects, and won.
Ameya Kharade won his first ISEF Grand Award in high school — then won a second one. A 2x ISEF Grand Award Winner, OHBM '26 presenter, IRO '25 Silver Medalist, and Non-Trivial Fellow 2025, Ameya knows exactly what separates a competition-winning project from one that doesn't place.
This session breaks down how to find a real research question, what competition judges actually look for, and how high schoolers can start building a research and competition track record before senior year.
Key Takeaways for Parents
- What separates a competition-winning project from one that doesn't place
- How to find a real, defensible research question — not just a topic
- What ISEF, OHBM, and IRO judges actually look for in a submission
- How to start building a research and competition track record before senior year
- Choosing the right competition circuit for your student's interests and level
- A realistic timeline — what to do freshman/sophomore year vs junior/senior year
Who This Is For
Parents of middle and high school students who want a concrete, judge's-eye-view roadmap for entering — and placing in — AI and STEM research competitions.
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