Not every scientific path is linear, and some of the most meaningful discoveries begin as side interests.
This STEM Quest 3.0 session by Anshi explores how stepping outside a single discipline can help students discover where their curiosity truly fits. By embracing exploration and intellectual detours, students can begin to shape a research identity that feels personal, genuinely driven by curiosity rather than convention. It’s an invitation to see “side quests” not as distractions, but as essential steps toward finding your place in science.
Watch the full session with Anshi and more STEM Quest 3.0 sessions here in Everything YSI!
The biggest STEM program for youth we’ve hosted at Youth STEM Initiative yet, in partnership with MedXplorer and STEM Up.
