Science Research Summer Accomplishments

Carmel Science Research: Summer 2026 Accomplishments

Colin Weindel (sr) was paired with a postdoctoral research scholar in genetics at Stanford University, through the Collegiate Mentorship Program to craft a research paper on a topic of his choosing. He decided to write a literature review on the effect of animal-assisted interactions in decreasing levels of anxiety and agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. He was able to complete the research project with the help of the postdoctoral research scholar and was fortunate enough to be able to submit his research paper to a scientific journal called Exploratio. The journal is specifically tailored towards high school students. Colin was very grateful for the opportunity and is looking forward to continuing his research in the future.

Aarav Prasad (jr) was accepted into the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Junior Academy. NYAS is a highly selective global STEM program focused on solving real-world challenges through data-driven innovation and research. Students participate in collaborative sprints on the Launchpad platform, working alongside international student teams and professional STEM mentors. Aarav’s focus centers on utilizing data science and machine learning concepts to address global health, computational modeling, and preventative healthcare challenges.