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Welcome to the second year of the RCHS AP Capstone Program. These students are embarking on their own self-directed inquiry QUESTS: developing personal research questions around their own passions and interests, implementing methodologies they devise based on their research, then preparing formal academic papers and defending their work in a presentation and oral defense. As one of their "teachers" in this unique program, I'm really just along for the ride, asking questions and learning with them as they go.
Through this course, students learn to become part of a research community, which includes sharing their struggles and successes that they will document in a Process and Reflection Portfolio, the PREP websites we present to you below. Thank you for being a part of our community and taking an interest in their work. Want more? We have additional opportunities for community involvement and project review.
These students invite you to join them on their inquiry journeys. To begin your exploration, click the arrows to read brief descriptions about each student's project, then click the title to view the student's research website where they will be documenting their work throughout the year. Thanks for visiting, and come back often to check on their progress!
Nikki Dobos, AP Capstone Teacher
Nikki Dobos, AP Capstone Teacher
Some research projects requires resources, materials, or equipment not available through our regular school funds. If you would like to help fund these projects, you can donate here. Your financial support of their research is truly appreciated.
2021-2022 Student Projects
2021-2022 Student Projects
Tia A: Applying Windforce to Cornflowers to Analyze its Effects on Their Biomechanical Structure
Ved A: Are individuals from the ages of 17-25 prone to hair loss when taking creatine
Tarek A: The Use of Technology and its Involvement in Hand Pain in Generation Z
Kinshuk B: What is the Most Secure Operating System? Windows, MacOS, Elementary OS
Annie B: Analyzing the Narratives Portrayed in World War II Films
Amanda B: Evaluating the Effects of PhenQ on Drosophila melanogaster Longevity
Ian C: Effect of forced racial and gender diversity on the MCU
Aubrey D: Evaluating the Impact of Moltkia petraea extract on Planarian Regeneration
Brooke F: Correlation of Job Satisfaction and Malpractice Cases
Maren F: Conquering Life with Brand and Flow
Olivia G: Exposing Gender Bias in The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner
Valli G: Analyzing Diversity Changes on High-End vs. Low-End Clothing Brand Websites
William H: Could Crytopcurrency Become a Viable Investment in the Future?
Roger H: The Quelling Extent of Missing White Woman Syndrome
Wendy H: The Economic Effect of Eliminating Child Labour in Latin American Countries after Covid-19 Pandemic
Elizabeth H: Comparison of the Survival Methods on Mars from The Martian to Real-Life Data
Krish K: The Relationship Between Critical Race Theory and Diversity/Equity Policies
Rushil P: NFL or CFL: Which one is Safer?
Sophia P: Piping Plover Conservation and Additional Protections for Their Wintering Grounds
Rewa R: Rate of increase of atmospheric temperature with increase in CO2 concentrations
Tanvi R: 3D Biological Printed Arteries
Luci R: The Nice Guy
Joshua S: Conservation Efforts for Different Porpoises Around the World
Preston S: Air Purifier Placement in a Classroom and COVID-19
Rory S: Portrayals of People of Color Characters Within Popular Sitcoms
Ella S: The Impacts of Christian Themes in Young Adult Fiction Novels and an Analysis of Their Connotations
Khadija S: Male and Female Gaze and Sucess in Film
Frances S: The Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in Colorado
Shwetha S: The Mitigation of Stress in Danio rerio Embryos Post Valeriana officinalis Exposure
Tripp T: Democratic Socialism and its Effects on the Economy
Nishi V: Identifying Diversity in High School Theater Productions
Allison W: Thematic Connections Between the Cold War, Communism, and Civil Rights Supreme Court Cases
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