Polygence – Psychology & Sociology Research Projects
A personalized, one-on-one online mentorship program pairing high school students with PhD mentors in social psychology, clinical psychology, sociology, or public policy to complete an original research project, paper, or creative output over roughly 3-6 months.
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Northwestern CTD: AP Psychology
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Youth MOVE National
A youth-driven national membership organization (Motivating Others through Voices of Experience) with 40+ chapters in which young people under 30 advocate for improvements to youth mental health, juvenile justice, and education systems.