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Science Research Program

Explore the 16-year history of the Science Research Program affiliated with the University of Albany. From enrolling in 2011 to mentoring partnerships, competitions, and potential credits at the university, students delve into real-world research. Dive into student achievements, symposiums, and course expectations for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Uncover related experiences at prestigious institutions and discover next steps for students. For more details, contact program director Robert J. Wankmuller or science research teacher Jocelyn Handley-Pendleton.

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Science Research Program

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  1. Science Research Program Robert J. Wankmuller Director of Science, Technology, and Research Jocelyn Handley-Pendleton Science Research Teacher April 29, 2014

  2. History of the Research Program • Existed for 16 years • Affiliated with the University of Albany • Science research teacher, Mrs. Jocelyn Handley-Pendleton

  3. Enrollment • In 2011-2012 class was changed from an everyday course to an every other day course • In 2012-2013 all seniors were required to submit to Intel and/or Siemens Math, Science, and Technology Competitions

  4. Students Receiving College Credit • Mentors are required for students to receive college credit • Mentors are usually professors or researchers from local universities or research facilities

  5. Participation in Science Competitions

  6. Awards for 2013-2014 • Semi-finalist to Siemens Math, Science & Technology Competition • Semi-finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search • Third place in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium • Second place at Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF) • First place at LISEF • Students competing in International Science & Engineering Fair • Two merit, 2 honorable mention and 6 to be announced awards for the Long Island Science Congress

  7. University in the High School Program Students can earn a total of 12 credits through the University at Albany • 2 credits during the summer before their junior year • 4 credits during junior year • 2 credits during the summer between junior and senior year • 4 credits during senior year

  8. Science Symposium • Each May, the students present their research at the Science Symposium • A guest speaker is invited to provide the keynote presentation (Stony Brook faculty, researchers from BNL, Hauppauge alumni) • The seniors give a PowerPoint Presentation on their research • This year’s symposium will be on May 28 at 6:30

  9. Course Expectations For Sophomores • Keep a demonstrable log of time on research • Read peer reviewed journal articles by mid-winter of the Sophomore year • Present a peer reviewed research paper to their classmates and teacher • Conduct aliterature search on chosen topic • Obtain a mentor • Collaborate with the mentor on a hypothesis and begin writing a research plan

  10. Course Expectations for Juniors • Begin experimentation and data gathering • Enter venues for competition as deemed appropriate by the instructor

  11. Course Expectations for Seniors • Present their research findings at their local school symposium and at least one other non-competitive venue (school board meeting, PTO, faculty meeting, civic organization, etc.) • Write a scientific paper of their finished research • Enter the Siemens Math, Science & Technology Competition and/or Intel • It is strongly suggested that they make a serious attempt to publish their work

  12. Related Experiences Following Our Research Program • Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces at Stony Brook University • Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University • Partners for Education at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

  13. Next Steps • Andromeda- 10th and 11th graders can compete at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair • JV-LISEF 10th and 11th graders can prepare for LISEF by participating in the JV fair

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