Course info

Advanced Science Research I
This year-long elective course is considered to be a post-AP course and is designed for students who are gifted/seriously interested in science. The course gives students an opportunity to participate in research experiences at university laboratories. Students complete the research component of the course during the summer. During first semester, students write a publication-quality research paper that they submit to the INTEL Science Talent Search and present their work to a Lower or Middle School science class. During second semester, students submit their papers to the Minnesota Academy Junior Science Symposium, Minnesota Scholar of Distinction competition, complete a poster, give a presentation to an Upper School science class, present a formal seminar presentation and participate in the regional and state science and engineering fairs. Selection for the course is done through written application and formal interviews. Prerequisite: Recommendation of the Science Department.

Advanced Science Research II
This year-long elective course is a second-year continuation of Advanced Science Research I is limited to one or two highly gifted science students. The course gives students an opportunity to participate in research experiences at university laboratories over a second summer. In addition to pursuing their own research, Advanced Science Research II students take on a leadership role in the course, serving as the co-teacher of the Advanced Science Research course. During first semester, students submit a publication-quality paper to the Siemens Science Competition and to the INTEL Science Talent Search and present their work to a Lower or Middle School science class. During second semester, students submit their papers to the Minnesota Academy Junior Science Symposium, Minnesota Scholar of Distinction competitions in science and in leadership, complete a 
poster, give a presentation to an Upper School science class, present a formal seminar presentation and participate in the regional and state science and engineering fairs. Prerequisite: Advanced Science Research I.