Science Research

Description• Science research is designed to be a

student-initiated independent research course, which requires a substantial amount of self-discipline to complete successfully. A brief introduction to the nature of science research will be followed by a substantive literature review and individual project design, analysis, and presentation.

Grading

•Project Deadlines ……………………………65%

• Experimentation

• Research Paper

• Presentations

• Competitions (including judging panel grade)

•Daily Planning & Work Habits (graded weekly)....10%

•Group Assistance & Cooperation………………………….............10%

•Attendance…………………….......................15%

Course Timeline & Project Deadlines

• Journal review (20 total; 10 in primary, 10 in secondary)

• Submit and approve 3 project ideas

• Make contact with 3 researchers for potential projects

• Purpose/problem & hypothesis due for 3 potential projects

• Focused journal review (10 journals for 2 projects & 5 for 1 project)

Timeline and Project Deadlines Continued

• University library field trip to gather full-text journals

• Summaries of 10 full-text journals

• Literature reviews due

• Bibliography due

• Method due

• Independent & dependent variables due

Timeline and Project Deadlines Continued

• Experimentation begins after method approval

• Abstract due

• Results due

• Statistical analysis due

• Graphical analysis due

• Powerpoint presentations due

• Posters due

Timeline and Project Deadlines Continued

• Individual presentation preparation with instructors, administrators and classrooms

• Competitions!!!

Competitions-ISEF/I-SWEEEP Affiliates

Bremerton (03/30/2012 - 03/31/2012) Washington State Science and

Engineering Fair Ms. Lois Jane Lugg:

WEB SITE: http://www.wssef.org/WSSEF, 5830 Olive Ave NE,

Bremerton, WA 98311

Bellvue (03/10/2012 - 03/10/2012) Central Sound Regional Science &

Engineering FairMs. Kate Souza: WEB SITE: http://

scidiv.bellevuecollege.edu/SAMI/scifairBellevue College, 300 Landerholm Cir. SE,

MS L200, Bellevue, WA 98007 SPONSORS: Science & Math Institute @

Bellevue College, Bellevue College Foundation, Lake Washington Branch of the American Association for University

WomenTERRITORY: King and Snohomish Counties

SPONSORS: Olympic College, The Boeing Company, City of Bremerton, Ohio

Wesleyan University, Bonneville Power Administration, The Evergreen State

College, WA NASA Space Grant Consortium

Competitions-ISEF

• The Intel®   International Science and Engineering Fair® (Intel ISEF), the world's largest international pre-college science competition, provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from 65 countries, regions, and territories to showcase their independent research as they compete for over $4 million annually. The Intel ISEF is the premier global science competition for students in grades 9–12.

Competitions-I-SWEEEP

• 440 highly qualified projects from 70 different countries were displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center during May 4 and May 9, 2011. Nearly 1100 young scientists and project supervisors came to Houston for this remarkable event. Finalist students were selected to compete at I-SWEEEP by winning a top prize at regional, state or national level science fairs. Participants enjoyed the opportunity to meet with their friends from different parts of the world while seeing that they are not the only ones who committed to find solutions to globe’s problems.

• Cosmos Foundation, event organizer, presented Grand Awards at the I-SWEEEP 2011 Award Ceremony. The I-SWEEEP Awards are valued at nearly $350,000 in scholarships, monetary prizes, tuition grants, and scientific internships. Please, click here to see the results.

I-SWEEEPInternational Sustainable World

Energy Engineering Environment

Project Olympiad

Competitions-NJSHS Affiliates

• Junior Science and Humanities Symposium March 15-16, 2012The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program invites high school students to submit a paper on an original research investigation in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics. JSHS schlolarships are awarded to finalists in the regional symposia paper, or poster, competition to recognize excellence in STEM.

• All students in grades 9-12 enrolled in public, private, or home schools are eligible to participate.

• TO GET INVOLVED AND OBTAIN APPLICATION MATERIALS, CONTACT...

• Dr. Ray MyersPhysics Dept., Seattle Pacific University3307 Third Ave. WestSeattle, WA 98119Phone: 206-218-8830e-mail: remyers@spu.eduWeb: http://www.wjshs.org

• Expenses for the Washington Regional WJSHS are subsidized by the National JSHS Office under contract with Seattle Pacific University.

Categories• Animal Science

• Behavioral & Social Sciences

• Biochemistry

• Cellular and Molecular Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Earth and Planetary Science

• Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Bioengineering

• Energy & Transportation

• Environmental Management

• Environmental Sciences

• Mathematical Sciences

• Medicine & Health Sciences

• Microbiology

• Physics & Astronomy

• Plant Sciences

Past Research Projects and Awards ISEF 2009• ISEF- Air Force Research Laboratory on behalf of the United

States Air Force -First Special Award $3000 for project:

• Face Recollection: Developing a Novel Training Program to Increase Recollection Rates in Eyewitness Identification Lori Jeanine Schlatter, 17, Camdenton High School, Camdenton, Missouri

• Finalist for ISEF

• Comparison of the Effectiveness of Formalin, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Ultra Violet Water Purification for the Control of Surface Pathogens on Flathead Minnow EggsJay B. Gulshen, 16, Junior, Camdenton High School, Camdenton, Missouri

Past Research Projects and Awards ISEF 2010• ISEF-4th Grand Award of $500 and 2nd Special Award of $3000

from King Abdul-Aziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity for project:

Determining the Effects of Greywater on the Efficiency of Nitrogen Removal in Septic Systems Mary Maxine Luber, 16, Camdenton R-3 High School, Camdenton, Missouri

• ISEF- Google Secret Change Agent Award - $10,000 for the project that could create positive impact in their neighborhood and in the global society.

Bacterial Silencing: The Discovery of Quorum Quenching Soil Microbes for the Development of Antimicrobial CompoundsSonia Grace Sundar Rao, 17, Camdenton R-3 High School, Camdenton, Missouri

Past Research Projects and Awards ISEF 2011• ISEF-2nd Grand Award of $1500 for project:

• Developing a Thermo/Hydrochromic Roadway Paint Application to Increase Driver Awareness during Hazardous Conditions Nicholas Michael Huey, 18, Camdenton High School, Camdenton, Missouri

• Finalist for ISEF-

• Forensic Entomology: Using Insects from the Genus Sarcophaga for Cost Effective and Efficient Cadaver DetectionBailee Lynn Slack, 18, Senior, Camdenton High School, Camdenton, Missouri

Past Research Projects and Awards National JSHS Finalists 2009-2011

• Carbon’s Use as a Reduction Agent in the Laser-Induced Magnesium Production from Magnesium Oxide Student: Kevin Bird Sponsor: Kimberly Griggs

• Inventing a Safer Chinstrap/ Suspension Combination for the Advanced Combat Helmet Student: Jacob Byrne Sponsor: Kimberly Griggs

• Designing a Cost-Efficient Microbial Fuel Cell for Use in Third-World Countries Student: Kishan Patel Sponsor: Kimberly Griggs

Continued

• Disruptive Artificial Selection of Caenorhabditis elegans:

Developing a Model for Sustainable Fisheries Student: Kara O’Conner Sponsor: Kimberly Griggs

• A Comparison Between the Effects of Mindfulness Meditation versus Breathing Meditation on Geriatric Depression in Long-Term Care

Facilities Student: Sara Steffan Sponsor: Kimberly Griggs

Expenses• Regional Fairs-sponsored by regional fairs

or between $15-30 per student

• National & International Fair-sponsored by regional fairs

• Project expenses between 100-1000 per student for transportation and supplies. Often research time and supplies sponsored by universities & private companies.

• Fund raising, grants and parent financial aid also an option.

So how does this fit?

Learning and Innovation Skills

• Creativity and Innovation

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Communication and Collaboration

Information, Media and Technology Skills

• Information Literacy

• Media Literacy

• ICT (Information, Communications & Technology) LITERACY 

Life and Career Skills

• FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY

• INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION

• SOCIAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS

• PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

Potential Plan

• Begin next year:

Recruit students for class sign up and begin research process for competitive year in 2012-2013

• Two year plan:

Recruit students (sophomores) next year to take to regional competitions to familiarize them with the research process and prepare for the following competitive year.

Example of Poster

Student Testimonial• Kim,

first off.. CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe I will be able to make it out to seattle this summer and get to meet your baby girl! Also, I have some kind of exciting news, nothing that can compare to yours but its pretty awesome...so a few months ago I saw a research position opening in a genetics lab on campus and although it said dont apply if your a freshman and although these positions are crazy competitive, I applied anyway and I just explained that although im a freshman, im still qualified and awesome..and I GOT AN INTERVIEW! and then I went to the lab and everyone just seemed to really like me(one guy just really liked that we had the same taste in music haha) and then a couple weeks ago a girl from the lab emailed me and explained that she thought she could make me into a really valuable undergraduate researcher in a couple of years and that every lab will want me in two years and i'm going to have my own little research project that will be a smaller component of her big research that she says should be published in 2 years! so I officially snagged a coveted genetics research position at Berkeley, as a freshman! I'm still shocked. I start cloning plants tomorrow haha you can check out the lab if you google zilberman lab berkeley..soo I have to give you props for your excellent science research grooming skills, without which, I would have had no chance at all haha, so thankyou! and late merry xmas and happy new year! I miss you! Kara

Research Examples

• www.scienceresearchcamdenton.wikispaces.com