Are you passionate about the humanities and arts? Do you want to hear from a Pioneer Academics alumni who has used her passion for the humanities to highlight often-overlooked historical figures? Then tune in to this episode of Uncharted! Hosted by Durga, who conducted research in International Relations at Pioneer in 2020, this episode features Mrinalini, a rising junior at Columbia and Pioneer '18 alum who conducted research in history.
Throughout the episode, Mrinalini shares her experience using creative works as a form of research, in addition to traditional academic papers. She talks about how she combined her interests in history, art, and poetry to shine a light on historical figures who are often ignored in mainstream history. Additionally, she discusses her involvement in co-founding Columbia's first undergraduate journal on the Asian diaspora.
This episode of Uncharted is perfect for anyone who is interested in law, humanities and social science research, social justice, and activism. Whether you're a current student, recent graduate, or just someone who loves to learn, you won't want to miss Mrinalini's inspiring story and advice on how to prepare for life after university. Tune in now to learn more!
About Uncharted: the Pioneer Academics Alumni Podcast
Uncharted: the Pioneer alumni podcast is hosted and produced by alumni of the Pioneer Research Program, a virtual research institute for outstanding high school students. Widely respected for its high standards in selectivity and academic rigor, it is the only fully-accredited and college-credit bearing online research program. In Pioneer, students work one-on-one with university professors in advanced study and research of a topic of their interest ranging from physics to gender studies, culminating in a full-length, undergraduate-level research paper.

Ver todos los episodios