<p>So I have seen that those people who win those big science competitions have like access to huge scientific facilities and stuff. How did you people get those connections? family members? Please just tell me how you got started </p>
<p>I’d assume they started by asking their respective science teacher(s) in HS before moving on to asking professors at local universities/colleges.</p>
<p>Try finding local research opportunities in your city/area. Try searching “high school research opportunities in x city” or something similar will usually bring up relavant results. I did this and found an application to a research program at a local university close by my house. My mentor was really nice and he helped me submit to science contests like Siemens.</p>
<p>Good luck!!</p>