Our Mission

The 2026 Research Symposium is Beijing's first and only cross-school research event organized by and for international school students.

Our mission is simple: no judges, no competition, pure interest. We believe research should be driven by curiosity, not grades or awards. Yet we still hold ourselves to a high standard of quality research — this is not a casual or sloppy showcase, but a genuine effort to produce meaningful, rigorous work. This symposium creates a space where students can share their research, ask each other questions, and exchange knowledge to foster a richer academic culture across schools.

Beyond the physical event, our online gallery ensures every project reaches a wider audience — creating a permanent record of student research in Beijing's international school community.

Student Organizing Team

Three student leads organizing the 2026 Symposium.

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Daisy Zheng

Lead Organizer

ISB, Grade 12. Passionate about knot theory research and developing innovative problem-solving methodologies to answer theoretical questions in mathematics.

daisy.zheng@student.isb.bj.edu.cn

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Minjae Kwon

Co-Organizer

ISB, Grade 12. Passionate about optimization research in mathematics and developing mathematical models for solving complex engineering and societal challenges.

minjae.kwon@student.isb.cn

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Ariel Kang

Co-Organizer

ISB, Grade 11. Passionate about astrophysics research and exploring the fundamental physics laws governing the universe.

ariel.kang@student.isb.bj.edu.cn

Participating Schools

International schools across Beijing joining the symposium.

More schools will be added as confirmations are received.

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A Growing Archive

This website and its gallery will remain online as a permanent archive of student research. Future symposiums will add to this collection, building a multi-year record of student research across Beijing's international schools.