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Science Research at Ardsley High School December 2016

History of Science Research  Program began in Westchester in the late 1990 ’ s, based on the work of the late, Dr. Robert Pavlica from Byram Hills High School.  Goal: Students develop and research an original hypothesis.  Work supported by a mentor scientist  Over 30 schools in the Hudson Valley

Our Program  3 year sequence  1 credit year  Class meets on alternating days  Biweekly meetings with teacher  Minimum of 20 hours/month of outside independent work and/or research  Partnership with SUNY Albany.  Students can earn up 12 credits for a total cost of $560. (subject to change)

Who is Eligible?  Program open to all 10 th grade students.  No grade or class level requirement.  Student must complete summer assignment. Due the first day back to school in September. NOTE: 11 th grade students are eligible but would only be eligible to earn a maximum of 6 credits.

Timeline Summer RESEARCH RESEARCH 11 th 12th 10th Assignment ACAS 209 ACAS 109 2 credits 2 credits • • Write research paper Write research paper • Skill building • • Develop PPT Develop PPT • Mentor Searching • • Create Poster Create Poster • Westlake Science Fair • • Compete: JSHS, Compete: Regeneron • Symposium WESEF STS, Siemens, JSHS, • 10-15 hrs every 2 weeks • Apply: Genius, WESEF • ISWEEEP Apply: ISWEEEP • • Mentor Searching Symposium • • Symposium 10-15 hrs every 2 weeks • • 10-15 hrs every 2 weeks ACAS 210 – 4 credits • ACAS 110 – 4 credits

Summer Assignment  Choose ten (10) research based science articles.  Option A : Pick one area of study that interests you and select 10 articles that relate to this topic. This should be a topic in an area of research that you would like to pursue. (Recommended)  Option B : If you do not have a topic of interest, choose 10 articles on a variety Write a summary and response for each article. It should be a maximum of 1 page. Include the recommended sections.

Class  Meets every other day – mixed grade levels.  Develop library research skills  Discuss ethics in research  Develop critical reading skills for professional journals  Presentation skills development  Independent Work

Bi-weekly meetings  Critical to success – 25% of student grade  Scheduled during 9 th , lunch or free periods  Required to earn credit  Topics addressed at bi-weekly meetings: › Review literature › Establish of new goals › Development of research question › Review of research portfolio › Pursuit of mentor  Students must prepare for a bi-weekly meeting

Developing a Research Question  Research question and hypothesis based on an extensive literature review  Students consider further areas of interest that have not been explored  Narrow to a single hypothesis  All research must be approved by an IRB

Finding a Mentor Suggested Process  Narrow topic  Read work of experts  Contact experts  Requires persistence and diligence  Required to make 25-30 contacts every 2 weeks until a mentor is found – email/phone

Summer Research Location Examples Summer Research

Summer Research Data Collection  Most data will be collected in a research facility  Transportation is the responsibility of the student and family  Students who perform independent projects will in most cases still need a mentor to review work

Competitions  Students are required to enter both presentation based and written competitions Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) (12 th grade) o Siemens Competition (12 th ) o Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF) (11 th , 12 th ) o Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) (11 th , 12 th ) o Westlake Science Fair (1 st year students) o

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Benefits of Science Research  Develop critical thinking  Goal setting  Participate in hands-on  Producer of information, science not just a consumer  Time management  Self-assessment  Develop professional  Collaboration relationships with  Participate in competitions experts  Public speaking  Interview skill development  Database research skills  Goal setting  Earn up to 12 credits  Supportive peers

Upcoming Events Practice Night Monday, February 13 th @ 7:00pm AHS Commons/Cafeteria WESEF Saturday, March 4 th @ 4:00pm Sleepy Hollow HS AHS Symposium & Celebration Thursday, May 25 th @ 7:00 pm AHS Auditorium and Cafeteria

Contact Information Diana Evangelista devangelista@ardsleyschools.org (914) 295-5500 x5932