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Everyone will produce a research report, a poster, and a slide presentation.</li> <li>The second goal of this class is to enter as many science, technology, engineering, and mathematics competitions as possible including the <a href="https://midwoodscience.org/sts.shtml">Regeneron Science Talent Search</a> (Regeneron STS), <a href="https://midwoodscience.org/jshs.shtml">Junior Science and Humanities Symposium</a> (JSHS), <a href="https://midwoodscience.org/nycsef.shtml">Terra NYC STEM Fair</a>, <a href="https://midwoodscience.org/st-joes.shtml">St. Joseph's University High School Poster Session</a>, <a href="https://midwoodscience.org/brooklyn-fair.shtml">Brooklyn College Science Day</a>, and others.</li> <li>The third goal of this class is to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through service to Midwood High School, New York City, and the world.</li> <li>Grades are based partly on <em>how much</em> you do (the more things you try, the better your grade will be) and partly <em>how well</em> you do them (the better your work is, the better your grade will be). <span class="date">Important dates are in red</span>. Students who fulfill the nominal class requirements will receive a grade of 85% (G) in the 1st marking period, 90% in the 2nd marking period, and 95% for the semester. There will be many opportunities for extra credit.</li> </ul> </section> <h2 class="fall">Fall Semester</h2> <section id="meetings-fall"> <h3 class="fall">Fall Meetings for Seniors</h3> <p>Check the <a href="https://midwoodscience.org/calendar.shtml" target="_top">big calendar on midwoodscience.org</a> often. Individual, team, or small group meetings are the way business gets done. Large group meetings are rare. Keep your supervising teacher up to date on your progress. Do not hesitate to tell us of problems. Above all, do not miss your appointments. They count significantly toward your grade. </p> <ol start="9"> <li>September <ol> <li>Entrance meeting on the second day of the semester. Everyone attends. <ul> <li>Semester overview (see Google Classroom for notes)</li> </ul></li> <li>September meeting <ul> <li>Summer lab log</li> <li>Research report 1st draft</li> <li>Regeneron STS status (individual projects only)</li> </ul></li> </ol></li> <li>October <ol> <li>First meeting <ul> <li>Research report 2nd draft</li> <li>Regeneron STS registration & paperwork (optional)</li> <li>Neuroscience registration & paperwork (optional)</li> </ul></li> <li>Second meeting <ul> <li>Research report 3rd draft</li> <li>Regeneron STS registration & paperwork (optional)</li> </ul></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Competitions <ul> <li><a href="https://midwoodscience.org/neuroscience.shtml" target="_blank">Neuroscience Research Prize</a> (optional) <span class="date">Thursday, November 2, 2023</span></li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li>November <ol> <li>November meeting <ul> <li>September/October lab log</li> <li>Research report final draft</li> <li>Regeneron STS registration & paperwork (optional)</li> <li>JSHS registration & paperwork (optional)</li> <li>Terra NYC registration & paperwork (mandatory)</li> </ul></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Competitions <ul> <li><a href="https://midwoodscience.org/sts.shtml">Regeneron Science Talent Search</a> (optional)  <span class="date">Wednesday, November 8, 2023</span></li> <li><a href="https://midwoodscience.org/jshs.shtml">Junior Science and Humanities Symposium</a> (optional)  <span class="date">Thursday, November 30, 2023</span></li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li>December <ol> <li>First meeting <ul> <li>Terra NYC registration & paperwork (mandatory)</li> <li>November lab log</li> <li>Research report supplemental draft (optional)</li> </ul></li> <li>Second meeting <ul> <li>Terra NYC registration & paperwork (mandatory)<a href="https://midwoodscience.org/st-joes.shtml">St. Joseph's University High School Poster Session</a> registration (mandatory)</li> <li><a href="https://midwoodscience.org/poster.shtml">Poster instructions</a></li> <li><a href="https://midwoodscience.org/weighted-course.pdf">Application for Change to Weighted Research Course</a> (1.05)</li> <li>Research report supplemental draft (optional)</li> </ul></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Competitions <ul> <li><a href="https://midwoodscience.org/nycsef.shtml">Terra NYC STEM Fair</a> (mandatory)<span class="date">Tuesday, December 19, 2023</span></li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li value="1">January <ol> <li>Poster meeting <ul> <li>Scientific poster first draft</li> <li>Terra NYC status</li> <li>St. Joe's status</li> <li>JSHS status</li> </ul></li> <li>Exit meeting <ul> <li>Poster status</li> <li>Terra NYC status</li> <li>St. Joe's status</li> <li>JSHS status</li> <li>Grades</li> </ul></li> </ol></li> </ol> </section> <section id="sts"> <h3>Regeneron Science Talent Search</h3> <p class="dates"> <span class="date">Wednesday, November 8, 2023</span> (research report)</p> <div class="floater" style="max-width:25%;"><a href="https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/" target="_blank" title="Regeneron Science Talent Search"><img src="https://midwoodscience.org/pieces/regeneron.png" alt="Regeneron STS logo" class="icon" style="margin-left:0em; margin-bottom:0em;"></a></div><ul> <li>Students are encouraged to enter <a href="https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/" target="_blank">this competition</a> for extra credit (and to reduce their work load in the future).</li> <li>This competition is a combination of a research report and something similar to a college application (personal essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, standardized test scores, and lots of short answer questions). </li> <li>Read the the <a href="https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/index/official-rules/">rules and instructions</a> from the Society for Science.</li> <li>Register and begin the application process in front of your supervising teacher at <a href="https://sciencetalentsearch.smapply.org" target="_blank">SmartApply</a> <span class="date">during September or October</span>.</li> <li>This application has multiple parts <ul> <li>Personal Info</li> <li>Essay Questions — This includes an abstract and layperson's summary (a.k.a. executive summary).</li> <li>Project Recommendation — Your mentor does this part.</li> <li>Teacher Recommendation — Your supervising teacher does this part.</li> <li>Counselor Recommendation (a.k.a. Secondary School Report) and Official School Transcript — The College Office does this part. This really isn't a "recommendation" in the traditional sense.</li> <li>A research report.</li> <li>And for those who need it vertebrate animals, human participants, IRB, informed consent, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The entire process for students is done electronically. There are no paper documents. Save a copy of the final application pdf and submit it to Mr. Elert via <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneakernet" target="_blank">sneakernet</a>.</li> <li>The deadline for entry is  <span class="date">Wednesday, November 8, 2023</span>. You must provide proof to your supervising teacher that you have met this deadline and completed the application process before the end of the school day  <span class="date">Tuesday, November 7, 2023</span>.</li> <li>The top 300 Scholars will be announced on  <span class="date">Tuesday, January 9, 2024</span>.</li> <li>The top 40 Finalists will be announced on  <span class="date">Wednesday, January 24, 2024</span>.</li> </ul> </section> <section id="jshs"> <h3>Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)</h3>  <div class="floater"><a href="https://www.york.cuny.edu/se/jshs" target="_blank" title="Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)"><img src="https://midwoodscience.org/pieces/jshs.gif" alt="logo" class="icon"></a></div> <p class="dates"> <span class="date">Thursday, November 30, 2023</span> (research paper)<br> <span class="date">Sunday, February 11, 2024</span> (presentation)</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.york.cuny.edu/se/jshs" target="_blank"></a>Seniors who have completed a research report before the application deadline may enter <a href="http://www.york.cuny.edu/se/jshs" target="_blank">this competition</a> for extra credit. The competition has two parts: a research report and a slide deck.</li> <li>Team projects are allowed, but only one member of the team will present. Any other members of the team must attend as observers. Presenters will receive more credit than observers. All team members are responsible for contributing to the research report and slide deck equally.</li> <li>Deadline to submit applications and upload documents is  <span class="date">Thursday, November 30, 2023</span>. Applications are done online and have the following basic components: <ul> <li>Name, contact, and other info about the presenter</li> <li>Abstract</li> <li>Research paper</li> <li>Statement of Assistance (SOA) form (signed by student, teacher, and mentor)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Prepare a slide presentation for the symposium. Presenters will rehearse in <span class="date">February</span>. The Symposium will be held at <a href="http://york.cuny.edu" target="_blank">York College</a> in Jamaica, Queens  <span class="date">Sunday, February 11, 2024</span> from <span class="date">8:00 AM to 1:00 PM</span>. Breakfast and lunch are provided.</li> <li>The top students at the NYC Metro JSHS move on to compete in the <a href="http://www.jshs.org" target="_blank">National JSHS</a> <span class="date">May 1–4, 2024</span>in Albuquerque, New Mexico .</li>  </ul> </section> <section id="terra"> <h3>Terra NYC STEM Fair</h3> <div class="floater"><a href="https://tnycfair.org" target="_blank" title="Terra NYC STEM Fair"><img src="https://midwoodscience.org/pieces/TNYCSTEMFair_logo.png" alt="logo"></a></div> <p class="dates"><span class="date">Tuesday, December 19, 2023</span>(research report)<br><span class="date">Sunday, March 3, 2024</span>(virtual prelims)<br><span class="date">Saturday, March 23, 2024</span>(I.R.L. finals)</p> <ul> <li>Students in this class must enter and participate in <a href="https://tnycfair.org" target="_blank">this event</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://ny-tnycsef.zfairs.com" target="_blank">Register</a> online in November when instructed by your supervising teacher.</li> <li>Read the <a href="https://tnycfair.org/apply.html" target="_blank">rules and guidelines</a> to ensure your application will be accepted.</li> <li>Begin filling out the <a href="https://ny-tnycsef.zfairs.com" target="_blank">application</a> as soon as possible. Your "Research Plan" from junior year is now called the "Project Summary" and is written in past tense.</li> <li>The application deadline is<span class="date">Tuesday, December 19, 2023</span>, but everyone is expected to finish<span class="date">Monday, December 18, 2023</span>.</li> <li>This year's Preliminary Round for all students will be held on<span class="date">Sunday, March 3, 2024</span>atn/a.</li> <li>The top 6 projects in each category will be invited to participate in the Finals Round<span class="date">Saturday, March 23, 2024</span>at theNYU Tandon School of Engineering.</li> <li>The Awards Ceremony follows on<span class="date">Sunday, April 7, 2024</span>at<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/2A1HoNLx1ZQw8TXb6" title="Google Maps" target="_blank">Pfizer Auditorium at NYU Tandon School of Engineering</a></li> <li>13 projects will be selected to represent New York City at the <a href="https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/" target="_blank">Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair</a> (ISEF) inLos Angeles, California<span class="date">May 11–17, 2024</span>.</li> </ul> </section> <section id="st-joes"> <h3>St. Joseph's University High School Poster Session</h3> <p class="dates"> <span class="date">Saturday, February 3, 2024</span></p>  <div class="floater"><a href="https://www.sjcny.edu/brooklyn/academics/undergraduate/majors/chemistry/high-school-poster-session" target="_blank" title="St. Joseph's University High School Poster Session"><img src="https://midwoodscience.org/pieces/st.joes.u.svg" class="icon" style="width:200px;" alt="logo"></a></div> <ul> <li>Seniors in this class <em>must</em> participate in <a href="https://www.sjcny.edu/brooklyn/academics/undergraduate/majors/chemistry/high-school-poster-session" target="_blank" title="St. Joseph's University High School Poster Session">this event</a>. Juniors may also participate, but this is not common.</li> <li>Register <a href="https://www.sjcny.edu/brooklyn/academics/undergraduate/majors/chemistry/high-school-poster-session/registration" target="_blank" title="High School Poster Session Submission Form">online</a> as a "presenter" as soon as possible. Students who register later are more likely to be assigned to the smaller, more crowded room at the back of the building. The process can be finished in 5 minutes, so there is no reason to wait.</li> <li>Students who wish to compete as a team must register individually with the <em>exact same project title</em>. Team members <em>do not</em> need to register at the exact same time, but you should not wait too long.</li> <li>If you do not have a mentor, enter none in the "Research Institution", "Research Adviser", and "Adviser Email" fields.</li> <li>Forward your confirmation email to your supervising teacher — one per student. Registering is worth +4 points for the fall semester. Participating is worth +10 points for the spring semester.</li> <li>This event is open to high school students who have completed research in any scientific area during the past year and can present their findings in a poster.</li> <li>The posters will be judged by professors and/or scientific professionals and cash prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.</li> <li>The competition is held at <a href="http://www.sjcny.edu" target="_blank">St. Joseph's University - New York</a> in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/7454Ekvdizhx8yJ27" title="Google Maps" target="_blank">245 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205</a> on  <span class="date">Saturday, February 3, 2024</span> from <span class="date">9:00 AM to 1:00 PM</span>. Awards are presented at the end of the event and breakfast is provided.</li> <li>This event is sponsored by the <a href="http://newyorkacs.org" target="_blank">New York Section of the American Chemical Society</a>.</li> </ul> </section> <section id="powerpoint-12"> <h3>Posters</h3>  <div class="floater" style="margin:0em;"><img src="https://midwoodscience.org/documents/2016/pptx.png" alt="PowerPoint icon" class="icon" style="width:256px; height:256px;"></div>  <p>The spring semester is full of events where you are expected to talk about your project to the public. This is typically done while standing next to a 4 foot wide by 3 foot tall poster that summarizes your project. In January, you will a prepare such a poster for use throughout the spring semester.</p> </section> <section id="lab-logs-fall"> <h3>Fall Lab Logs</h3> <ul> <li>Junior lab logs start with the January lab log, which is due on the first business day of February.</li> <li>Senior lab logs are due at the start of each month, with two exceptions. <ol> <li>Summer lab logs are due on the first Monday of the semester.</li> <li>Combined September/October lab logs are due in November.</li> <li>November lab logs are due in December.</li> <li>December lab logs are due in January.</li> <li>January lab logs are due in February.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> </section> <section id="honors"> <h3>Honors Science Research</h3> <p>Honors credit is available for juniors and seniors who work on their project under the supervision of a mentor (PhD, MD, other qualified professional) affiliated with a regulated research institution (university, hospital, government agency, etc.). Eligible students will have their class grade weighted by 1.05 when their transcript average is computed. (AP classes are weighted by 1.1, in comparison.)</p> <p>In order to qualify, students need to…</p> <ul> <li>Juniors <ul> <li>Fall semester: Be accepted into a regulated research institution by a mentor before the end of December. Have your mentor email us saying that you will be an intern, volunteer, etc. or that they will be supervising, mentoring, or advising you with your project. (Let them decide on the language.)</li> <li>Spring semester: Keep a lab log of the work you do for this class in February, March, April, and May. Meet the goal for the number of hours each month (typically 16 hours). If you do not have a mentor at the beginning of the semester, you need one by the end of May.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Seniors <ul> <li>Fall semester: Keep a lab log of the work you do for this class in September, October, November, and December. Meet the goal for the number of hours each month (typically 16 hours). Have your mentor fill out and sign a Qualified Scientist Form for the Terra NYC STEM Fair before the deadline in December.</li> <li>Spring semester: Have your mentor contact us saying that you will continue to work with them or other people in their lab as an intern, volunteer, etc. Keep a lab log of the work you do for them (and for the class in general) in February, March, April, and May. Meet the goal for the number of hours each month (typically 16 hours).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </section> <section id="extra-credit"> <h2>Extra Credit</h2> <p>STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math</p> <section id="lectures"> <h3>Public Lecture</h3> <p>Attend an approved STEM lecture</p> <ul> <li>Attend, listen, and take notes.</li> <li>Retain your admission ticket, program, or any other handout given at the lecture.</li> <li>Have your photo taken at the event by a teacher or other approved attendance taker.</li> <li>Complete this <a href="public-lecture-guide.pdf">assignment</a> while the lecture is still fresh in your mind. (Print the page before you go.)</li> <li>Type up your responses to the questions and submit them to your supervising teacher the next business day along with proof of attendance. Be prepared to discuss the lecture at your next meeting.</li> </ul> <p>Possible Lectures</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://newyorkacs.org" target="_blank">American Chemical Society New York Section</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.newyorkacs.org/sub_brooklyn.php" target="_blank">Brooklyn Frontiers in Science Public Lecture</a>,  <span class="date">Thursday, March 9, 2023 [?]</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.mskcc.org" target="_blank">Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mskcc.org/community-affairs/programs-services/high-school-outreach/2019-major-trends-modern-cancer-research" target="_blank">Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research</a>,  <span class="date">Wednesday, November 9, 2022 [?]</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.rockefeller.edu" target="_blank">The Rockefeller University</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rockefeller.edu/talking-science/" target="_blank">Talking Science</a> a.k.a. the "Holiday Lecture",  <span class="date">Saturday, January 7, 2023 [?]</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </section>  <section id="biglist"> <h3>Competitions and Events</h3> <p>Participate in STEM competitions or attend STEM special events.</p> <ul> <li>Review this list at the begining of the school year.</li> <li>Find an event or competition you are interested in.</li> <li>Tell your supervising teacher what you intend to do.</li> <li>Provide evidence of completion or participation.</li> <li>Manage your time effectively. Anticipate Deadlines.</li> <li>Provide evidence of completion for full credit.</li> </ul> <p>Last Updated 8 September 2022.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.maa.org/math-competitions" target="_blank">American Mathematics Contest 12</a> (AMC 12) <ul> <li>Ask the Math Department at Midwood about this competition</li> <li>Organized by the Mathematical Association of America</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.aapt.org" target="_blank">American Association of Physics Teachers</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/photocontest/index.cfm" target="_blank">High School Physics Photo Contest</a>. See Dr. Riemersma in March</li> <li><a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/PhysicsBowl/" target="_blank">PhysicsBowl</a>. See Mr. Spergel in March</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://you.stonybrook.edu/bayscallopbowl/" target="_blank">Bay Scallop Bowl</a> <ul> <li>For members of the Ocean Science Team</li> <li>See Ms. Lau in room A212 for more info</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.dana.org/nycbrainbee/" target="_blank">Brain Bee</a> [broken link] <ul> <li>For students in AP Psychology (current or former)</li> <li>Organized by <a href="https://www.dana.org" target="_blank">The Dana Foundation</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.csaw.io" target="_blank">Cyber Security Awareness Week</a> <ul> <li>Cyber Forensics Challenge</li> <li>Organized by <a href="https://engineering.nyu.edu" target="_blank">Tandon School of Engineering</a> at New York University</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.ashg.org/dna-day/" target="_blank">DNA Day Essay</a> <ul> <li>For students in AP Biology</li> <li>Ms. Ly supervises this activity</li> <li>Organized by the <a href="https://www.ashg.org" target="_blank">American Society of Human Genetics</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc" target="_blank">FIRST Tech Challenge</a> <ul> <li>For members of the Robotics Team</li> <li>See Ms. Ali in room A380 for more info</li> </ul> </li> <li>Hackathon [no website] <ul> <li>Ask the Math Department at Midwood about this competition</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://downstatehprep.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program</a> (HPREP) <ul> <li>An enrichment program organized by the <a href="https://snma.org" target="_blank">Student National Medical Association</a> (SNMA) at the <a href="https://www.downstate.edu" target="_blank">SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://m3challenge.siam.org" target="_blank">Mathworks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge</a>, formerly Moody's Mega Math Challenge <ul> <li>Ask the Math Department at Midwood about this competition</li> <li>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.mathworks.com" target="_blank">Mathworks</a> and organized by the <a href="https://siam.org" target="_blank">Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.nyas.org/mentee-opportunities/" target="_blank">New York Academy of Sciences Global STEM Alliance</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nyas.org/programs/global-stem-alliance/1000-girls-1000-futures/" target="_blank">1000 Girls, 1000 Futures</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nyas.org/programs/global-stem-alliance/the-junior-academy/" target="_blank">The Junior Academy</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://barnard.edu/academic-year-programs" target="_blank">Saturday STEM Seminar</a> (a.k.a. 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