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Independent Research Course Description
GT Independent Research flyer.pdf
Students in grades 9-12
Independent Research is a college-level course in which students design an original research study or creative production in self-selected areas of interest. Students learn advanced-level research methodologies and college-level writing and oral presentation skills. Under the guidance of the G/T resource teacher, each student identifies a problem and formulates a research question. Student researchers address identified problems, answer research questions, and communicate the results of their creative achievements to appropriate audiences. Students collaborate and receive ongoing feedback from professionals in their selected areas of study.
Independent Research Course Numbers:
GT-400-1 – a student enrolling in Independent Research for the first time
GT-410-1 – a student enrolling in Independent Research for the second time (repeating the class the next school year)
GT-420-1 – a student enrolling in Independent Research for the third time (repeating again, for a third school year)
Here are some examples of what GT students are researching this year
Kelly Ho 11
Research Question: Can established research in neuroscience and nanotechnology be applied to connecting neurons in the brain, and how can this be utilized effectively to alleviate the symptoms of dementia?
Ashwika Mente Grade 10
Research Question: In what ways has the placebo effect been used in stress management research and therapy, and how can our understanding of the placebo effect improve the patient's emotional state?
Anisha Sheth Grade 10
Research Question: What are the causes of dry eye disease, and to what extent have in-office prodcedures improved patients' quality of life?
Sophia Tran Grade 10
Research Question: How do ischemic strokes damage the brain and how does the stroke patient relearn movement and restore other brain functions?
Rebekah Gehzae Grade 11
Research Question: In the U.S, why are the maternal mortality rates for black women higher than other women, and what collaborative approaches are necessary to lower the rates?
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