Enhancing 21st-Century Skills via Research: Insights from the Alpha Program for Gifted and Talented Students

Alpha is a two-year national program for gifted and talented high school students in grades 10 and 11, offering an opportunity to engage in academic research. Combining academic excellence with 21st-century skills such as time management, independent learning, and critical thinking, Alpha ensures both short-term research success and long-term personal and professional growth. Students are admitted following a rigorous selection process and work in leading laboratories under expert guidance. The program integrates academic and social-emotional frameworks, fostering resilience, teamwork, and innovation, preparing students to address complex challenges, and paving the way for future success.