Junior Explorer Program Info Session

​Live with Dr. Dhruva Bhat - Harvard alum, Rhodes Scholar & Lumiere co-founder

​🗓 Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ 8:00 - 9:00 AM PT (11 AM EST · 8 AM PST)
📍 Zoom · Free · Recording sent to all who RSVP

​Curious how middle-schoolers can turn big questions into polished projects - before high school even starts? Join Dr. Dhruva Bhat for a 45-minute info session of Lumiere’s Junior Explorer Program (JEP), an eight-week journey pairing students 1:1 with a PhD mentor from universities like Harvard, MIT, and Oxford.

​In 45 minutes, you’ll learn:

• ​How JEP works: 4 weeks of guided exploration + 4 weeks of project creation

• ​Mentorship model: 1-on-1 sessions with PhD researchers

• ​Real project showcases: from biology research paper to Harvard Business School-style case study

• ​Timeline, tuition, and scholarships for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 cohorts

• ​Live Q&A: ask me anything about academic enrichment for grades 6-8

​Who should attend? Parents, homeschool educators, counselors, and motivated students in grades 6-8 who want to deepen curiosity and build a standout portfolio.

​RSVP to secure your spot. Can’t make it live? Register anyway, and we’ll send the recording.

​Questions before the session? Email tung.nguyen@lumiere.education