Working with Echelon and Pranav pushed me to take my research seriously in a way I hadn't before. Going from early experiment results to a fully revised, submission-ready paper taught me how much rigor real research writing demands, and having someone push back on my drafts round after round made the final version strongerthan anything could have written alone.Submitting a paper to a peer-reviewed IEEE venue as a high schooler felt like a real milestone, and the process shaped how I think about my academic direction going forward. Beyond the paper itself, our conversations about research and plans gave me a clearer sense of where I want to take this.

This program has been an exceptional experience for our child. The mentor, Pranav Kulkarni, provided clear guidance, thoughtful feedback, and steady encouragement while giving our child the independence to take genuine ownership of the research and writing process. Throughout the program, we saw meaningful growth in confidence, analytical thinking, and the ability to approach complex problems independently. We are sincerely grateful to Pranav and the entire team for creating such a supportive and inspiring experience for young researchers.

When I first started this research journey, I was unsure whether I was capable of writing and publishing a paper at the postgraduate level. Having clear guidance, thoughtful feedback, and constant support from Pranav throughout the process made the experience feel much more manageable and helped me become more confident in working independently. Pranav also took the time to help me think through my academic interests and plans, which made the mentorship valuable beyond the paper itself. I genuinely enjoyed the journey, and I am very grateful for the encouragement and insight the team gave me into the real-world impact of this research.