Student Research
MUWCI Core
Research beyond boundaries
In-depth inquiry and passion-driven learning
Our student research projects offer the opportunity to delve into problems of their choice outside of the IB-assigned topics. This student-driven approach empowers students to be active learners who can focus their analytical, critical, and research skills onto a subject they are passionate about.
Every student has a faculty member who serves as a mentor for the research project. Through such research projects, students investigate economic, scientific, cultural or socio-political issues that are relevant today.
Real-world impact
Research that drives change
The depth and rigour of our student research goes far beyond the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme. In many cases, an Extended Essay or Internal Assessment serves as a catalyst for real-world change — either as a galvanising force for the student researcher who continues to pursue study in that field or when their work on a niche topic gets wider attention.
Literature
Politics, Philosophy
Arts
Social Sciences
Mathematics
Religion
Science
Language, Media
average number of hours spent in independent research per student over two years
Dynamic research focus areas available to students
%
of students conduct research across two or more disciplines
Impact stories from our students
Hear directly from our students as they share their MUWCI-core stories with us.
The Impact of Mutation Rate on the Genetic Agorithm for Traveling Sales Problem
I have been interested in computer science for a while, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence. This EE gave me the opportunity to explore one of the algorithms in AI in depth, and furthered my interest in this area. After the provess of doing this EE, I realized the potential of AI towards analysis and creation in the tangible reality, which made up my mind to further study this field when I am going to College.
Neel Shah
India, Class of ‘19
The impact of medium of the instruction on student learning in post-colonial states
My EE has definitely pushed me towards the idea of pursuing research in developmental economics as a profession. Additionally, it has introduced me to a range of issues in the field of education and the politics of language which I hope to explore in the future.
Yuhao Chen
China, Class of ‘19
What are the social-economic and other causative factors leading to Naxal terrorism in Koraput District of Odisha and what approach can the government take in dealing with it?
When asked to pick a topic for the EE, I gravitated towards terrorism and conflict. And the process of working on it really made me appreciate the policy that exists in the first place to deal with the complex issues. It was a humbling experience getting to know the policymakers working at the highest levels who are constantly trying to perfect it.
Kruti Jethwa,
India, Class of ‘18