Science Research Scholars
Description
Course Purpose: This is a course where students learn about the human endeavor of scientific research, foundational laboratory skills, how to evaluate results using statistical analysis, and how to plan, implement, perform, and communicate research findings.

Successful completion of the credit course will include mastery of the some or all of the following content areas:
• How to evaluate scientific literature
• Significance of Statistical analysis – ANOVA, T Test, P Test, Chi Square, R
• Experimental design
• Basic research laboratory skills
• Micropipetting
• Gel electrophoresis
• PCR
• ELISA
• DNA extraction and purification
• Basic Microscopy
• Bacterial Cultures
• Gram staining
• Sterile Technique
• Image J
• Basic Neurobiology
• Basic Cell Biology
• Introductory Organic Chemistry

Pre-Requisites:
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Application Form
• Successful completion of Physics 1 and Chemistry 1
• Must be 16 at the time of the workshop

Requirements:
• Documentation of 40 Hours at a credible internship + Reflections every 10 hours
• Successful completion of the RSS Summer Training Program
• Attendance requirements must be met to receive credit for the

Summer Course and during the school year.
• 5 Journal Club presentations- 1 during the summer and 4 journal clubs over the course of the school year.
• Capstone Presentation of research and poster during the Science Showcase
Location:
After-School Enrichment 2024-25
Dates:
7/17/2025 9:00 AM - 7/31/2025 4:00 PM
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 11th - 12th
Cost:
$175.00
Additional:
Justina Vidal
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/17/2025 at 7:00 AM.