What are some potential chemistry research ideas for grant funding?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around generating potential chemistry research ideas suitable for grant funding, particularly for a high school student with limited lab equipment and a budget of $300-$500. The focus is on identifying topics that align with current research trends in chemistry.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks suggestions for a chemistry research project for grant funding.
  • Another participant suggests reviewing chemistry journals and recent issues of Science News to identify trending research areas.
  • A participant notes the limitation of lab equipment available to high school students, which influences the choice of research topics.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about their specific interests within chemistry, complicating the selection of a research topic.
  • A participant shares a link to Science News' website, indicating it contains useful information on chemistry topics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need to explore current research trends and acknowledge the limitations of available resources, but there is no consensus on specific research topics or interests.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of experience and access to resources, which may influence the feasibility of proposed research ideas.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students interested in pursuing chemistry research, educators looking for project ideas, and individuals seeking grant funding opportunities in science.

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So I am doing an independent study with a chemistry teacher next semester and I have to turn in a paper for grant money by October 1st. The only problem is that I can't think of a research project to do. It can be on any science topic, but I would prefer it be chemistry... any suggestions?
 
Chemistry news on Phys.org
What chemistry journals do you read regularly? That's a pretty good way to see what areas are hot in research. Even just reading the past several issues of Science News may show you a few ineresting subjects to look into.
 
I'm a high school student, so the lab equipment available is pretty limited, which would be why I'm applying for the grant money. The amount available is around $300-$500, if that helps narrow down the topics.
 
srbaroach said:
I'm a high school student, so the lab equipment available is pretty limited, which would be why I'm applying for the grant money. The amount available is around $300-$500, if that helps narrow down the topics.

It really depends on your interests .
 
That is the part where I am having the most trouble. I can't really decide where my interest lies for the project. I'm pretty sure that I want it to be chemistry based, but I can't think of a research topic...
 
srbaroach said:
That is the part where I am having the most trouble. I can't really decide where my interest lies for the project. I'm pretty sure that I want it to be chemistry based, but I can't think of a research topic...

Okay, I went to Science News' website, and did a search on chemistry. Lots of good hits. Here's the hit list:

http://www.sciencenews.org/search/seek?for=chemistry


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thank you!
 

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