Jonas Katona is the Managing Editor of Convergence Journal and a fifth-year PhD candidate in the Applied Mathematics Program at Yale University.
He has over five years of experience mentoring high school students at Indigo Research.
Jonas has a strong background in STEM education and outreach, having previously worked with Berkeley Engineers & Mentors to engage K–8 students, served as a course liaison and lead tutor at UC Berkeley’s Student Learning Center, and supported peers as a mentor in the university’s Department of Mathematics.
Research Idea Clinic:
What Makes Evidence Credible? Understanding Sources, Data, and Bias
May 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Join Jonas Katona, Managing Editor of Convergence Journal and a PhD candidate at Yale University, as he breaks down what separates credible evidence from weak evidence in academic research. Learn how to evaluate sources, recognize bias in data and argumentation, and understand why the strength of your evidence determines the strength of your research. Don't miss this chance to build one of the most essential skills in becoming a serious, independent researcher.
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Discover how building credible research lays the foundation for work that stands out in college admissions.
Join this session to learn how strong evidence is the backbone of serious research and how to start applying these skills today.
You will learn:
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How to evaluate whether a source is credible and appropriate for academic research
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How to identify bias in data, studies, and argumentation
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What separates strong evidence from weak evidence in a research paper
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Live research clinic where selected students receive 1:1 feedback on their research idea
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Chris Haley is a Harvard University graduate with over five years of experience as a professional college counsellor. He has guided students through hundreds of successful applications to top U.S. universities, including Ivy League schools, MIT, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC.
Chris also has a strong track record of helping students gain admission to elite summer and research programs, including USC SHINE, LaunchX, UCIxGATIBEAM, and COSMOS. In addition, he has mentored students preparing for prestigious STEM competitions like the AMC10 and the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO).
Chris also has a strong track record of helping students gain admission to elite summer and research programs, including USC SHINE, LaunchX, UCIxGATIBEAM, and COSMOS. In addition, he has mentored students preparing for prestigious STEM competitions like the AMC10 and the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO).
How Indigo Research works
Indigo Research mentors high school students to produce exceptional, publishable research. With a curriculum designed by Harvard and Oxford graduates, students work with top university faculty or PhD fellows, building intellectual depth and boosting their academic profile.
Our students achieve real outcomes – journal publications, competition wins, and admissions to the world’s leading universities. Indigo students have a 33% Ivy League acceptance rate – over three times the global average – and a 22% acceptance rate to Oxford and Cambridge.
