Saisha’s Research Roadmap: Emerging Researchers Incubator

In this episode, we’re joined by Saisha, a high school junior with a strong background in research and data analysis, who currently conducts research in university labs and has presented her work at schools like UCLA.

Saisha shares the moments that made her realize research wasn’t just “for the future,” but a tool she could use right now to understand what’s happening in her community—especially around mental health. We talk about how curiosity leads to better questions, why data can sharpen an impact project, and how students can begin research even if they don’t feel “ready.”

Saisha also introduces the Emerging Researchers Incubator, a program designed to help high schoolers get started with research—no matter what their path looks like.

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do research, but I don’t know where to start,” this episode is your starting point.