Applied math work opportunities for high school students?

[algebraicpotato]

Hi. I'm a high school student interested in applied math, including but not limited to climate modelling, auto differentiation, and simulations. It'd be really nice if I could get some experience in those fields in a structured learning environment, like an internship, with mentors if possible. How would I go about finding such opportunities and what projects could I work on? Thanks in advance!

 

[StatGuy2000]

To the OP:

It would be helpful to know where you are located. Are you located in the US? If you are American (or living in the US), where in the US are you located? Any opportunities for internships would very much depend on this.

I have another question: can you program? Because any internship related to applied math involved (especially those who are still in high school) will involve programming at some level.

I know that in Canada there is the Shad Valley program available for high school students:

https://www.shad.ca/

For those in the US, I found the following link (not specifically for applied math, but some of the links mentioned could include a math component):

https://careerkarma.com/blog/research-internships-for-high-school-students/

 

[algebraicpotato]

I am currently living outside the us. As for programming, I can do some basic programming but can always learn. Would that limit my chances at getting an internship?

 

[algebraicpotato]

By the way, sorry for the late reply. I was traveling. :)

 

[Vanadium 50]

It would be helpful to know where you are located.

I am currently living outside the us.

OK, so that nails it down to about 199 countries.

Are you in, say, Estonia? Don't worry...we'll get to it sooner or later.

Or you could just answer the question.

 

[algebraicpotato]

Ah, I’m in South Korea.

 

[CrysPhys]

OP: Start by asking your high school teachers. They might know of any formal internship programs available for high school students in your country. If there aren't any, you would most likely need a personal connection (a high school teacher, friend, family member ...) to help out. Either directly, or refer you to someone (e.g., a university professor or an industry researcher) who might.

E.g. I'm in the US. Many moons ago, I was working on a high school science fair project and needed a metallurgical microscope. My high school science department had only biological microscopes. My brother knew someone who was a metallurgy professor at a nearby university. My brother talked to the professor, and the professor let me use a microscope in his lab.

 

[algebraicpotato]

Yeah, makes sense. I'll have to try that out! Thanks.