Great research doesn't start with ideas; it doesn't start with passion or picking a discipline.

That's is why I teach scientific research with stories.

This is for you

if you struggle to find a research idea that you care about, and don't know where to start.

if you want to apply for research opportunities, but don't know how to write a research brief to stand out.

if you desire to explore academic interests, but don't want to be molded into a pre-defined box.

Here is How I Do it

Story-based learning

Illustrate how ideas are initiated, framed, evidenced, presented, criticized, extended, and ideally published, cited and applied!

Build curiosity into a habit

Start by observing and questioning.

See the world like a scientist.

Model the best

Exposure to great research.

Learn by doing and learn by mimicking.

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Shift your mindset

From a student: absorbing existing knowledge

To a researcher: discovering new knowledge

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Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Jinhua — a MIT professor and a father of two teens.

When my kids started high school, I asked myself: Can scientific research be made simple enough for a 15-year-old?

Albert Einstein said “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.”

I invite beginners to think like a scientist — to build curiosity as a habit, model the best, solve real problems, and build confidence doing it.

If you’ve ever wanted to do research, I am offering the most accessible and structured way I’ve found to begin.

"Follow Your Passion” didn’t help my 16-year-old. Here is what I teach him instead.

Masterclass

• How were great research really start?

• Seeing the world as a scientist

• What is a good question? CRISP Method

• Mechanics: 5 components of research

• The prequel: HW5 Framework

7-Step Approach

• The best part is what happens after the masterclass:

• develop and refine your ideas and research questions in 7 structured steps

AI Guide

• Generate, refine, and evaluate your research hypotheses

What's covered

Gain curiosity, clarity and confidence in this full Masterclass Experience

Students will walk away with a step-by-step system to identify your own research ideas

Bonus:

A Parent Guide

For parents to be part of the team—to experience the struggle and joy along with your children

Resources for “Next Steps”

A list of science fairs, competitions, internship, and conferences for young researchers

You will have access to the workshop recording, a guide to the parents, and a 7 step workbooks — a repeatable system you can use any time again and again — not just a one-time boost..

Register your interest

Drop your contacts— I’ll share more details and upcoming masterclass and AI Guide Release