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Welcome to the Topicly Winter 2025-2026 Research Program!
Topicly is a research organization that helps students publish their own research. This is our first 100% Schoolhouse-based research program. Anyone is welcome to join. If you fulfill all your expected responsibilities, you will also earn a certificate of completion from Topicly.
In this series, we will have research lessons hosted by Claire A, which are mostly lecture-based with some discussion. We will also have workshops. These are more hands-on opportunities to build your research. We will also have office hours for you to receive tailored help with your research. And you will have structured homework to help you complete your own research.
As long as your topic is Schoolhouse-safe, you can research whatever you’d like! We’ll help you perform original research or complete a literature review or meta-analysis!
If you complete your paper and follow the attendance policy, you will be eligible for a certificate of completion. We will finish our series with a symposium presentation and informal peer review, and we hope to publish your writing on the Topicly blog (under the same name you use on Schoolhouse).
Our tutors have experience! From a PhD student to participants in our previous research programs, everyone has a unique perspective and a love of research!
TL;DR Version:
This series helps you do your own research.
You will present at a symposium and do informal peer review.
You can turn your publication in to Topicly to be put on the internet.
You will have homework (about 3 hours a week).
Pay careful attention to your attendance. Not all sessions are the same!
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Claire A
23/100
During this session, we will discuss important tips for success for every summer camp application. I will share how to create an attractive positioning for your application, and share tips for approaching highly selective and prestigious summer camp applications. Summer camps offer a unique opportunity for personal growth and development, and some, such as Yale's Young Global Scholars and others, also offer unparalleled global perspectives.
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Aritra R
6/10
Uzma UIL prep
Starts
only join if youre Uzma
university interscholastic league mathematics prep
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Aaron L
1/10
Level-Up Chess
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I hope that we can have a fun time connecting over chess. Whether through learning openings, playing games, or solving puzzles, I can help you learn. I'm also free to listen to any suggestions for the future.
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Drew M
2/10
Each week, we will learn, practice, and gain confidence in one aspect of Model UN. We will engage in improvised speeches, learn how to perfect resolutions, and discover tips and tricks to success. Additionally, I will be available to peer-review position papers at any time!
Learners should expect to be encouraged to participate and take risks throughout each session! However, no work will have to be done outside of the weekly lessons.
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Keira S
2/12
In this session I will talk with Jordan about what he wishes to do in the future and what activities he should do that align with his goals.
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Eva P
Registration closed.
Book Club (Fantasy!)
Starts
Every month we’ll read a new book and have a session every week to check up on progress. If you aren’t at the checkpoint by the time we have a check in session, don’t worry!
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Aanya P
0/10
Ready to delve into Mock Trial in the American Court system? Each week we will cover a different topic on how the courtroom trials work, how to build your case and argument, and how to be a top-scoring attorney or witness!
Interested in joining a Mock Trial team or starting your own team? Want a quick refresher on how it all works? This course is perfect for anyone from beginners to advanced competitors looking for some review!
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Iniya B
9/20
In this series we will explore the foundations of electrical circuits, including Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Depending on the number of sessions, we may cover AC vs. DC circuts, like diodes and transistors.
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Libbi B
Registration full.
This is a fun, real-life Spanish series built for English speakers who want to actually understand and speak the language. From basic greetings to full conversations, every lesson focuses on survival Spanish, confidence, and culture. Perfect for students, travelers, and anyone who wants to stop translating in their head and start communicating for real.
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Ana T
0/10
📌This is a beginner series in which we will start exploring philosophy one lesson per week. This includes Ancient, Medieval and Contemporary Philosophy in which we will discuss thinkers like Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, James, Nietzsche, Russell, Locke, Kant, Spinoza, Voltaire and More!
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Zehra U
22/50
APES Crash Course 2026
Starts
Taking AP Environmental Science? Need help or need to review for the APES Exam?? Well look no further! Each session, we will be covering 1 unit of AP Environmental Science to help you ace the AP Exam in May!
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Zoë C
1 spot left!
Basics in Spanish
2nd session
Each week we will be going through some new words enlarging our knowledge on some spanish expressions
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Candide N
Registration full.
WAVE OPTICS
2nd session
We will go on to cover the. Newton's Rings, Michelson's Interferometer, Fraunhofer Diffraction from a Single Slit, Diffraction grating: Construction, theory and spectrum, Resolving power and Rayleigh criterion for limit of resolution, Resolving power of diffraction grating, X-Ray diffraction and Bragg's Law.
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Gifty O
5/10
Who Said STEM Wasn't for You? (p.s. it is)
2nd session
Do you feel intimidated by lengthy math problems, but still want to pursue a career in STEM?
Do you feel unsure about what STEM is? Or if you fit in?
Have you ever felt like STEM spaces weren't really made for you?
If sooo... then this is absolutely the place for you!!
This bootcamp was created by a Black girl who was often the only POC in STEM spaces. Frequently, I felt extremely awkward, left out, or just totally felt like I didn't belong. Reflecting on this, I realized it wasn't just me who felt this way, but others as well. In reality, it has nothing to do with intelligence or ability, but with accessibility and support.
This bootcamp was created for underrepresented students in STEM (for example, students of color, women, queer people, first-generation, etc), but anyone who wants to learn about initiatives and opportunities is welcome to join.
We'll talk about everything STEM, what different fields look like, how to get started, how to build confidence, and much more :)
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Elizabeth C
7/100
Dicussions (General)
2nd session
Each week, we'll be discussing issues our world is facing, try some brain excersises by getting to know other people's point of views, and having a generally valuable experience.
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Deniz Ö
4 spots left!
Dive into how to do your own research! Research papers are becoming an increasingly important part of resumés, and are also an excellent skill to have. Through this series, we will understand the research process and how to go from Idea to Paper in your research journey.
As an added bonus – to put your research literacy to the test – students will have learn skills and have the chance to prep for the International Research Olympiad, a virtual global competition of over 6,000 students with the Finals hosted at Harvard University.
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Aritra R
15/20
Research Writing Club
2nd session
Over the course of eight sessions, we will learn the basics of research and write a literature review paper! We aim for lots of group work and active participation in these sessions!
Note: Each person will write an individual research paper on a topic of their choosing
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Anna Marie L
Registration full.
ESL Help!
2nd session
Help for Fadima, but anyone is welcome to join <3.
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Hana .
1/5
Do you ever feel like there just isn’t enough time to study, relax, and still do well in school? In this series, we’ll explore how to study smarter — not harder. You’ll learn practical techniques for managing your time, staying focused, taking better notes, and using technology to make learning more effective. By the end, you’ll have your own personalized productivity and study system that actually works for you. This series is perfect for students who want to build better habits and feel more in control of their learning.
Do you ever wonder how to take seriously wanting to go to college — but feel like school just doesn’t give you the tools you need to get there? In this Series, we’ll dig into how to build a support system that makes college prep a part of your everyday life. You’ll learn how AVID uses the WICOR framework (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, & Reading) to teach real skills like note‑taking, critical thinking, time management, and asking good questions. Through regular tutorials, motivational activities, and strong peer and tutor relationships, you’ll grow in confidence and discipline — and join a community of students who are pushed to take more advanced courses and aim for higher education. By the end, you'll understand how to harness your determination, set up sustainable study habits, and map out a clear path toward college that works for you.
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Christopher B
Registration full.
Introduction to Aviation
3rd session
This is a fun, chill, and judgement-free boot-camp! Open to anyone who wants to nerd out about planes or anyone who is curious about aviation. We're all here to learn cool things 😊
Each week, I will host sessions on...
- How aircraft fly/basic aerodynamics
- Aviation careers and pathways
- History of aviation
- How to spot and identify aircraft
- Innovative wing designs
- And more!
(Not in order)
You can also expect game-nights and individual + team challenges!
Because this boot camp is new, suggestions will always be welcome!
PLEASE BE ACTIVE AND PARTICIPATE!! Cameras not required but recommended!
More sessions will be added!
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Elizabeth C
6/12
In this session, We’ll cover the Nature and meaning of waves, Types of waves, Basic terms under Waves and the Wave Equation
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Gifty O
2/20
IGCSE Revision
4th session
This will be a relaxed supportive space where you can ask questions about your upcoming IGCSEs and build confidence before exams. Each session will focus on a different subject, and you’re welcome to join whichever ones you’re taking. I’ll share revision tips, useful materials and explain concepts you want help with. Most of the session will be spent on question practice and strategies so you walk away feeling more prepared!
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Kalli Y
7/10
iPhilosophy Socratic Seminar Club
4th session
It is now in R&W, titled "Reading, Analyzing, and Discussing Philosophical Literature -- a Philosophy x R&W Series".
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Vold C
23/40