SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM Miss Parziale Ms. Spicijaric

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Students design and conduct authentic/original research projects and write a professional level paper by their senior year. Students design and conduct authentic/original research projects and write a professional level paper by their senior year. Students work hands-on under the mentorship of a professional scientist or researcher. Students work hands-on under the mentorship of a professional scientist or researcher.

ELECTIVE COURSE It is taken in addition to other science courses. It is taken in addition to other science courses. It is not a traditional class – no tests, lectures, etc. It is not a traditional class – no tests, lectures, etc. It is a three year program from sophomore through senior year. It is a three year program from sophomore through senior year. YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY!! YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY!!

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY? Traditional science: Medical Biology and Biochemistry – Cancer, Genetics, Alzheimer’s Disease, Infectious Diseases, Protein Engineering, Neurological Dysfunction Ecology/Environmental Science - Animal Behavior, Pollution Dynamics, Global Warming, Ecosystem Destruction, Invasive Species, Alternative Energy Engineering - Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Biomedical, Aeronautical

OR…. Any other topic for which you can ask a question and use the scientific method to get an answer. Any other topic for which you can ask a question and use the scientific method to get an answer.Psychology – Memory, Personality, Language Acquisition, Abnormal Disorders, Fear, Anxiety, Motivation, Family Dynamics Anthropology – Cultural Patterns, Primate Evolution Economics - Trend Analysis EthicsRoboticsAstronomy

COURSE TIMELINE 9 th Grade = Application 9 th Grade Summer = Picking a topic! 10 th Grade = Learning about topic and finding a suitable mentor suitable mentor 10 th Grade Summer = Working with mentor for training and design training and design

COURSE TIMELINE 11 th Grade = Conducting project and collecting data 11 th Grade Summer = Finishing project and analyzing data 12 th Grade = Writing up findings in a professional paper Entering into national and city contests Entering into national and city contests

COURSE ACTIVITIES/REQUIRMENTS Reading – lots of it! You will be reading articles to find a topic and then reading extra textbooks, online resources, and professional articles that are written by the scientists in order to become an expert on your chosen topic. Reading – lots of it! You will be reading articles to find a topic and then reading extra textbooks, online resources, and professional articles that are written by the scientists in order to become an expert on your chosen topic. Please be aware that you will be working independently to learn your new topic, not being lectured about it by us.

CONTACTING MENTORS You will also… You will also… * write s to researchers asking curious questions and eventually mentorship. * make phone calls to secure these services. Don’t worry – we will help!!

GRADING AND PROGRESS Powerpoint Presentations Powerpoint Presentations Small Group Conferences Small Group Conferences Attendance and Punctuality to Class Attendance and Punctuality to Class Motivation Motivation

SCHEDULE Sophomores Sophomores H Period is preferable – after school if needed Juniors Juniors Mondays and Wednesday from 2:50 – 4:15 Seniors Seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 – 4:15 Conferences for all on a free period every other cycle. Conferences for all on a free period every other cycle. Summer work with mentor in lab and contacts with us. Summer work with mentor in lab and contacts with us. THERE’S LOTS OF FLEXIBILITY WITH OTHER COURSES AND ACTIVITIES AND TEAMS! THERE’S LOTS OF FLEXIBILITY WITH OTHER COURSES AND ACTIVITIES AND TEAMS!

CLASS?? Learning Skills Learning Skills - internet research, powerpoint creation, public speaking, organization of binder, scientific writing, symposium preparation Powerpoint Presentation Powerpoint Presentation - Most classes are spent listening and learning from your classmates as they present research articles and eventually their own projects.

INCENTIVES College Admissions – College Admissions – especially Tier 1 and IVY League Schools especially Tier 1 and IVY League Schools 12 College Credits 12 College Credits Possible Scholarships from Contests Possible Scholarships from Contests INTEL – STS Siemens-WestinghouseNYCSEF YOU ARE NOT LOCKED IN BY SOPHOMORE YEAR! YOU CAN TRY IT OUT!! DROP IN JANUARY OR JUNE IF YOU PLEASE!

REQUIREMENTS Motivated and curious Motivated and curious Hard-working Hard-working Organized Organized Able to work independently Able to work independently Able to read critically Able to read critically Able to use references materials in order to learn Able to use references materials in order to learn Good grades Good grades Possible teacher endorsement Possible teacher endorsement

I WANT TO JOIN! APPLICATION DEADLINES APPLICATION DEADLINES 1* Submit our application to Miss Parziale or to Ms. Spicijaric – either in person or in our mailboxes in the faculty room by Friday, 1/30. 2******H-period/Extra Credits Sheet – You must list ALL of your courses that you are taking next year and get signatures for any honors classes or classes that need approval. Unfortunately, you only have until Wednesday to do this. You science teacher will sign for science research, no questions asked. *** If you can’t do it by Wednesday, see Dr. Castellano on THURSDAY, the latest. He will make an exception because of the late notice. *** Even if you are not sure about taking the course of signing up, submit this form!!! If you change your mind, you can opt not to register for it online. 3* When registering for classes online, you must sign up for Science Research. If you are taking H period, then register for If you can’t take H period, then sign up for IF YOU ARE NOT ACCEPTED, WE WILL SIMPLY REMOVE IT FROM YOUR SCHEDULE LATER.

OUR APPLICATION No signatures are needed on ours! No signatures are needed on ours! List teacher names for given subjects List teacher names for given subjects List 1 st and 2 nd Quarter Grades for Each List 1 st and 2 nd Quarter Grades for Each - USE PARENT CONNECT – BE ACCURATE Indicate whether you would be in H period or in the after school class – list your other H period class if applicable. Indicate whether you would be in H period or in the after school class – list your other H period class if applicable.

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WHAT’S NEXT?? You will receive an acceptance or rejection letter from us, sometime in the next couple of weeks. It will be sent to you in COR. You will receive an acceptance or rejection letter from us, sometime in the next couple of weeks. It will be sent to you in COR. If accepted, you will be asked to attend a meeting towards the end of the year to explain summer activities and your induction at the symposium. If accepted, you will be asked to attend a meeting towards the end of the year to explain summer activities and your induction at the symposium.