Youth Research Mentorship Initiative

Empowering Students Through Cutting Edge Humanitarian Engineering Research.
Join our unique mentorship program where high school students work with experienced researchers to conduct quantitative humanitarian engineering projects, culminating in academic publication, gaining valuable STEM experience, while also making real-world impact.
nonprofit status
tax-deductible fees
humanitarian focus and impact

Sample Project Areas

Greenhouse rainwater harvesting systems
Capture and store rainwater efficiently for sustainable greenhouse agriculture in water-scarce regions
Low-cost water purification and procurement
Develop accessible filtration systems providing clean drinking water to communities with limited resources
Sustainable energy solutions for off-grid context
Create renewable energy systems that power homes and communities without traditional infrastructure
Waste-to-resource conversion systems
Transform waste materials into valuable resources through innovative recycling and upcycling ideas
Low-cost weatherproof shelter construction techniques
Build durable, affordable shelters using locally available materials for displaced populations
Decentralized data management and AI
Implement safe, sustainable waste management solutions that protect public health in emergency settings

Key Benefits

College Application Boost

Competitive advantage for top-tier universities (MIT, Stanford, Caltech) through meaningful research experience

Published Research Paper

Professional publication in academic conference or journal with mentor guidance

Hands-on Humanitarian Experience

Direct contribution to solving real-world challenges in refugee camps and low-resource communities

Tax-Deductible

Investment in your future while supporting nonprofit humanitarian work

How It Works

2–4 Months

Phase 1: Project Design & Data Collection

Select from pre-vetted humanitarian engineering projects. Design experiments, build prototypes, and begin structured quantitative data collection under mentorship.

2–4 Months

Phase 2: Analysis & Writing

Analyze research findings using quantitative methods. Compare results to existing literature and draft a formal research paper suitable for academic submission.

1–2 Months

Phase 3: Publication

Submit completed research to appropriate conferences or journals with mentorship support throughout the review and publication process.

Malek Ibrahim is the pilot research mentor for this initiative. He completed his MS at MIT in Mechanical Engineering and has over 5 years working at various research institutions, publishing scientific articles and provisional patents across a wide variety of disciplines.

What's Included

Nushoor INSTITUTE

Invest in your future and make a real difference