Research Track

AI has made research faster — and skepticism louder. We believe doing research publicly changes that. Learn how to design, conduct, and share original research in ways people can trust, follow, and actually consume.

What this track is about

This track helps students learn how to do original research openly and turn their work into something visible, useful, and credible. Instead of keeping research hidden until the end, students learn how to share the process, test ideas in public, and build trust as they go.

Research in public

Design and conduct original research openly, sharing hypotheses, methods, and findings in real time. Learn how public research creates transparency, feedback, and trust.

From paper to footprint

Turn findings into newsletters, videos, podcasts, essays, and other formats people actually consume. Learn how to make research travel beyond a paper and reach real audiences.

Why research in public matters

When research is shared clearly and openly, people can see how ideas were formed, how evidence was gathered, and how conclusions were reached. This track teaches students how to make research more transparent, more engaging, and more trustworthy.

What you will learn

  • How to frame strong research questions
  • How to share hypotheses and methods clearly
  • How to gather and interpret findings openly
  • How to build trust through transparency

How you will publish

  • Turn research into newsletters
  • Create essays and public write-ups
  • Adapt findings into video or podcast formats
  • Build a public body of work people can follow

What you will build

Research Question
Public Findings
Published Content
Research Portfolio