Scientific research includes the use of the scientific method to investigate relationships among natural phenomenon or solve problems identified in medicine, technology, social science, physical sciences, applied science, life sciences, interdisciplinary works, etc. based upon pragmatic and quantifiable evidence. Wet bench experimentation or dedicated workstation research are used to address hypotheses, concepts and ideas.
Students of scientific research will:
- Identify and understand processes of the scientific method
- Make educated judgments about a particular question, theory, hypothesis or idea in series or singularly
- Review theories and facts using prior works. Create and identify literature which leads to further questioning and modifications of original question/idea
- Test ideas via experimentation
- Present learned information (research papers and/or verbal presentations)
We believe scientific research in the high school and beyond provide the following benefits:
- Long term professional contacts and friendships
- College admissions preparation and beyond, into the corporate arena
- Preparation after college for Master’s degree and Doctoral programs
- Business contacts (college professors, leaders of industry, university deans, CEO and presidents of biomedical companies, environmentalists, etc.)
