Route to Research is a student-led podcast that shows high schoolers exactly how to get started in real research — one step at a time. Hosted by Isha Jayakumar, each episode breaks down a practical piece of the research journey, from finding your first mentor and writing cold emails to choosing a project and eventually getting your work published.
Along the way, you’ll hear candid stories from real students who share how they found labs, overcame setbacks, and turned their curiosity into real research opportunities — and results. Each episode includes clear action steps, real examples, and even ready-to-use templates to help you write that first email, pitch your project, or share your findings with the world.
Whether you dream of neuroscience, engineering, or any branch of STEM, Route to Research gives you the roadmap — and the student stories — to take your first step and see just how far your research journey can go.
Because every researcher’s route starts somewhere — let’s map out yours.