Carmel High School

Are you a freshman who is curious, creative, and ready to explore something new? 

If you want a class where you choose what you study, get to do authentic scientific research, and can earn up to 12 college credits, then Carmel Science Research might be the perfect fit for you! 

Carmel Science Research is a three-year program where you will join the community of researchers, dive into topics you care about, and learn the skills professionals use every day. 

In the program, you will:  

• Follow your passions in physical, natural, or social sciences 

• Explore professional scientific literature 

• Learn how to find and understand professional research 

• Work with scientists who guide and mentor you 

• Design and carry out your own original research project 

• Write a formal research paper 

• Present your work at local, state, and national competitions 

Whether you are interested in astrophysics, psychology, marine biology, engineering, medicine, the environment or something that no one has ever researched before – Carmel Science Research lets you chase that interest and turn it into something amazing! 

Ready to apply? 

Applications are available on the Carmel Science Research Website: https://bit.ly/2ekByc4  

All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, June 10 at 11:59 pm. 

You will need to submit the following via the website or links below: 

1. Two Essays: https://forms.office.com/r/uwvLnnNR2b 

1. Teacher Recommendation: https://forms.office.com/r/vBhZ5kQwkm 

1. Two Articles with Summaries: https://forms.office.com/r/HgcitLZL48 

1. Four Possible Research Questions: https://forms.office.com/r/z9NaFmqn99 

1. Signed Parent/Guardian Letter: https://forms.office.com/r/bRJmTXcQuE 

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Griffin at ngriffin@carmelschools.org or stop by room 201! 

Visit our website at https://bit.ly/2ekByc4 for more information 

Introductory Science Research 

Course #SCI-230        1 Credit 

The Introductory Science Research course is year one of Carmel Science Research. Carmel Science Research is a three-year program that affords students the opportunity to participate in the community of scientific research as part of their high school experience. It balances instruction in the high school with a mentorship experience. By participating, a student will choose and explore a topic of interest from the physical, natural, or social sciences using professional literature, develop skills in using the internet, and learn to conduct searches of a wide range of databases. The student will study professional research publications related to their topic of interest and formally present these articles to various audiences. In addition, the student will prepare a plan of novel intended research, communicate with scientists to serve as a mentor, design and conduct a research investigation under the supervision of the science research coordinator and scientist mentor. Following completion of the authentic research, the student will write a formal research paper and present their findings at local, state, and national competitions. This program can earn students 12 college credits if they are registered at SUNY Albany after the sophomore year. College credit and weighting may be earned in Intermediate Science Research and Advanced Science Research. Honors weighting will be assigned to students completing Introductory Science Research. Can be open to freshmen, but freshmen cannot earn college credit.

Pre-Requisite:

• Successful application process
• Teacher recommendation
• Minimum of 85% averages in all Regents math and science courses

Co-Requisite:

• Maintain an 85% average in all Regents/Honors level Math and Science courses

College credit is awarded only to those students who have an official mentor (expert in their field) supervising their research. Application for college credit through the University of Albany is on-line and is the responsibility of the student.