The Impact Lab
The Impact Lab
A student research organization where high school and K–8 students design, build, and publish AI solutions that tackle real global challenges.
A student-led research organization empowering high school and K–8 students to research, build, and publish papers with AI-driven solutions to global challenges. We provide mentorship, tools, and opportunities to present in peer-reviewed journals.
Every student who completes a research paper earns a Certificate of Completion, a personalized Letter of Recommendation from the director, and gets their work published in the Impact Lab Research Journal — real credentials for any college or scholarship application.
Tackle civilization-scale moonshots in AI, health, climate, energy, and longevity.
Explore tracks →Hands-on projects for younger students — ocean cleanup, food waste, weather, and more.
Explore tracks →Browse 19 peer-reviewed papers published by Impact Lab students across AI and science.
View papers →See the real-world change created by our students — from poverty mapping to cancer AI.
See impact →Apply today and start your journey toward a published paper, certificate, and letter of recommendation.