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The talk explores how participation in a virtual beamline research project immersed all girl’s high school students group from Islamabad in authentic scientific inquiry through the investigation of materials used in skin products and their societal relevance. Aligned with beamline research, the project extended beyond material analysis to the design and execution of a social science survey, enabling students to connect scientific investigation with real world usage patterns and public awareness.
The talk will also outline the journey from developing a research proposal to conducting a research, data interpretation and presenting scientific results, while reflecting on the challenges, insights and development of the key 21st century skills including critical thinking, collaboration, scientific communication, and research oriented learning.