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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s kinda obnoxious for HS kids to think they should get a job doing research.

The professor has a slew of graduate students at his fingertips to help with research. Why would someone think he would ask a kid in HS to help with research?Tell me why.  Let me real here.

Go get a job at the mall and leave this professor alone. [/quote]

It’s insulting. No 17 year old can be helpful to them without a lot of work and handholding. Why does anyone feel entitled to their time?

These are probably the same people who moan about faculty kid acceptances.  It’s right in line with the complete disrespect they have for the profession. [/quote]

So professors shouldn't have an interest in growing their fields and developing talent?  Yes, teaching others new skills is work. Professors  of course do not have unlimited bandwidth.  But it's just depressing that this many academia aren't motivated or creative enough to figure out ways to support younger students at all, and only want help to be a one-way street.  BTW, my dad was a professor and dean for decades and made time for his students. But I've also observed plenty of prima donna academics over the years who barely interact with students at all. Seems to be getting worse. 
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They develop talent.  It is called teaching graduate student!

There are universities who have programs for high school students or even undergrads wanting to go to elite grad schools.  Contact those professors! [/quote]

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