Designed for ambitious middle and high school students interested in artificial intelligence, engineering, and top-20 college admissions, this research program is mentored by a University of Texas at Austin professor. Students learn Python, design and run an original AI or robotics experiment, and complete an independent research paper with a permanent DOI they can cite on college applications, plus a polished research presentation. Along the way, they build college-level skills in coding, research design, and data analysis that strengthen a competitive profile for STEM programs at selective universities.