Grant’s AI Research Journey: From Passion Project to the Journal of High School Science
Exploring the Power of AI
Hotel Reservation Cancellations: Predictive Modeling and Feature Impact Analysis
When Grant joined the Inspirit AI + X 1:1 Mentorship Program, he was eager to dive deep into artificial intelligence and machine learning. After exploring several ideas with his mentor, he landed on a project titled Hotel Reservation Cancellations: Predictive Modeling and Feature Impact Analysis.
Grant chose this topic because of his interest in a particular dataset, and wanted to explore how AI could drive real-world impact in this field.
“I worked on a project using machine learning models to predict hotel reservation cancellations. I decided to work on this project after spending two meetings with my mentor finding high-quality datasets on Kaggle.”
One-on-One Mentorship That Makes a Difference
For Grant, the most valuable part of the 1:1 Mentorship Program was having a personalized learning experience through 1-on-1 guidance with a mentor.
Working closely with a PhD mentor from Stanford, Grant gained not only technical knowledge but also the confidence to ask bold questions, iterate on ideas, and learn from failures. The structured yet flexible nature of the program helped him go from concept to publication-ready research in just a few months.
“For me, the most valuable part of the 1:1 mentorship program was that it was 1:1. Just me and my mentor’s undivided attention during meetings. This really allowed us to cover everything we needed to talk about in order progress our project.
Additionally, the my mentor from Inspirit’s 1:1 mentorship program has been much more helpful in terms of providing resources and structuring the progression of my project compared to other mentorship programs I’ve tried.”
From Research to Recognition: Grant’s Awards and Achievements
The project Hotel Reservation Cancellations: Predictive Modeling and Feature Impact Analysis has since earned Grant recognition in several prestigious venues. His work was accepted into the Journal of High School Science, showcasing his contribution to cutting-edge high school research.
Beyond the accolades, the experience gave Grant a major confidence boost in his academic journey. Next year, Grant will be attending Northeastern University and will continue exploring AI and machine learning through further research and coursework.
About the Inspirit AI 1:1 AI + X Mentorship Program
The Inspirit AI 1:1 AI + X Mentorship Program is a personalized research experience designed for ambitious high school students interested in exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and their unique areas of interest—ranging from medicine and neuroscience to climate science, economics, and beyond.
Students are paired with expert mentors from top institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Harvard, who guide them step-by-step through the process of designing, developing, and writing a publication-ready AI research project. The program equips students with both the technical skills and research mindset needed to produce original work, with the ultimate goal of submitting their projects to top high school journals, science fairs, and competitions.
The Value of Building an AI Research Project as a High Schooler
Publishing a research project as a high school student offers a powerful opportunity to stand out academically, demonstrate initiative, and showcase a deep commitment to learning beyond the classroom. It not only strengthens college applications by highlighting intellectual curiosity and advanced problem-solving skills, but also gives students experience with real-world scientific communication and academic rigor.
Whether submitted to a peer-reviewed journal or a high school research publication, having published work signals to universities and scholarship committees that a student is capable of producing meaningful, original contributions to their field of interest—something few high schoolers can claim.
Ready to turn your passion into a published AI research project? Apply to the Inspirit AI 1:1 AI + X Mentorship Program today and work one-on-one with expert mentors from top universities to bring your ideas to life. Spots are limited—take the first step toward making your mark in the world of AI research!
