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SoTS Insights

Perspectives from the Society of Teen Scientists on how real science and real research actually work, and how talented teenagers learn to do them.

This playlist collects talks, reflections, and views from our founder and mentors: moments from the Princeton Research Symposium, thoughts on research and deep physics, and what we see working with serious young scientists.

For parents, educators, and curious students who want to know the thinking behind the program.

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Why Middle and High School Scientists Are Joining the Society of Teen Scientists

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How to Get Into an Ivy: Two Paths Worth Knowing About

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Typical High School Physics Teaches Riffs, Not Music

0:51

The Rise and Fall of America's Revolution in Physics Education

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Why physics comes last in American high schools: the 1892 Committee of Ten

0:39

Welcome to the Society of Teen Scientists

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SoTS Physics Lyceum: a dedicated track for teenagers with aptitude for physics

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The path from a question to new knowledge: SoTS Princeton Research Symposium 2026

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