Contact Information
Christine Upright
Spackenkill High School
845-463-7810
Course Description
Science research is a three year program meeting the requirements set forth by the Science Research in the High School program offered through SUNY Albany. The program is for students who are willing to work hard and are interested in exploring a topic that is relevant to them. Students selecting this course should be self-motivated, curious and independent learners. This is a three year program, starting sophomore year and running through senior year, that will allow the student to choose a topic of study, develop connections to the real world of science and to produce a final project. This course is co-taught, with Mrs. Jennifer Maloney and I as the course facilitators.
Supply List
Science Research folder on Google Drive shared with facilitators
Three-inch binder with 10 dividers
Chromebook
Optional: A physical laboratory notebook with pressure paper or digital document for notetaking
Course Expectations for Students from UAlbany
Science Research Program - UAlbany
For Full Year Students:
Participate at the appropriate level, in the school's annual end of year symposium (to be held during the fourth quarter).
Commit to 240 or more hours per school year (September to June) for their research work.
Maintain a laboratory notebook of all research work starting from your entry into the research course.
Maintain a comprehensive portfolio binder of all research work.
Present research at all stages of the work, at all available venues and competitions.
Maintain regular, demonstrable contact with a mentor once one is obtained.
For Summer Students
It is hoped that all students in the Science Research program will work with their mentors during their sophomore/junior summer and junior/senior summer.
Work with, or under the direct guidance of, the mentor for a minimum of 90 hours.
Document all hours in thorough narrative detail, in your laboratory notebook.
Confer or meet with your teacher, once or more during the summer, about your progress.
Meet with your teacher at or near the end of the summer for an assessment session to determine a summer grade.
For All Students – Seeking Mentors
The best mentors are current research professionals.
Mentors must hold either a PhD, MD, LPE or similar doctoral level credentials.
In-house mentoring is not advised within the school.
Science Research teachers are not permitted to serve as students’ mentors.
Course Syllabus
For further details regarding assignments, upcoming events, and more, please see our Google Classroom.