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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

• riginal 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

• f $560. (subject to change)

Who is Eligible?

 Program open to all 10th grade students.  No grade or class level requirement.  Student must complete summer assignment.

Due the first day back to school in September. NOTE: 11th grade students are eligible but would

• nly be eligible to earn a maximum of 6 credits.

Timeline

10th 11th 12th

• Skill building
• Mentor Searching
• Westlake Science Fair
• Symposium
• 10-15 hrs every 2 weeks
• Write research paper
• Develop PPT
• Create Poster
• Compete: JSHS,

WESEF

• Apply: Genius,

ISWEEEP

• Mentor Searching
• Symposium
• 10-15 hrs every 2 weeks
• ACAS 110 – 4 credits
• Write research paper
• Develop PPT
• Create Poster
• Compete: Regeneron

STS, Siemens, JSHS, WESEF

• Apply: ISWEEEP
• Symposium
• 10-15 hrs every 2 weeks
• ACAS 210 – 4 credits

RESEARCH RESEARCH

ACAS 109 2 credits ACAS 209 2 credits

Summer Assignment

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

• f research that you would like to pursue. (Recommended)

 Option B: If you do not have a topic of interest, choose 10 articles

• n 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 9th, 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) (12th grade)
• Siemens Competition (12th)
• Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF) (11th, 12th)
• Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) (11th, 12th)
• Westlake Science Fair (1st year students)

Last year…

Benefits of Science Research

 Develop critical thinking  Participate in hands-on

science

 Time management  Develop professional

relationships with experts

 Public speaking  Database research skills  Goal setting  Supportive peers  Goal setting  Producer of information,

not just a consumer

 Self-assessment  Collaboration  Participate in competitions  Interview skill

development

 Earn up to 12 credits

Upcoming Events

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

Contact Information

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