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High School Research Club
4.7 (5 Ratings)
- Age: 16 – 18
- Format / Schedule: Winter / Spring / Fall
- Location: Torrance, CA
- Dates: The High School Research Club meets weekly through the year except the summer months of June, July and August.
- Duration: 2 hours per week
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Times: 9.00am – 11.00am
Weekly club held every Saturday - Club size: 6
Eligibility
The High School Research Club is restricted to students who have completed the Research Training Program. The club is suited to science enthusiasts with curious minds who are passionate about research. Students are required to arrange their own transportation to and from the program.
Admission
Eligible students are accepted on a first-come-first-served rolling basis up to 1 week before the first meeting. Additional questions? Click here to learn more about our general admissions policy or call us at 310-483-3651.
Description
The High School Research Club enables graduates of the Research Training Program to continue their summer research throughout the year.
Picking up where they left off, participants investigate the role of neuroinflammation in neuronal growth and development.
The weekly club provides a professional environment where students can build advanced research skills working hands-on in small teams guided by industry scientists.
If you like experimenting, enjoyed the Research Training Program and want to contribute to an extended research project, the High School Research Club is for you!
Curriculum
The High School Research Club provides:
– Comprehensive training in: (1) research study design (2) hypothesis formulation (3) experimental planning (4) reagent and assay optimization (5) experimental implementation (6) advanced laboratory techniques (7) data acquisition (8) data processing and analysis (9) data interpretation (10) troubleshooting and rigorous thinking (11) poster preparation (12) research presentation and science communication (13) scientific recording – laboratory notebooks.
– Theoretical discussions that build science literacy and provide a conceptual overview of the hands-on activities and research process.
– Preparation for diverse learning environments through multidisciplinary activities that combine science, math writing, IT (Microsoft office software), bioinformatics and public speaking.
– Exposure to biotechnology, scientific research and real-world science.
– Applicable skills and knowledge for future STEM activities such as high school biology, science fair research, laboratory internships, college lab classes and undergraduate research.
– An opportunity to connect with other science enthusiasts.
– Professional mentorship.
Features
– Authentic research
– Inquiry led experiments
– Critical thinking and research planning
– Engaging teaching
– Advanced real-world lab skills
– Foundational biology concepts
– Exciting science disucssions
– Professional science mentors
– Real-world science
– Biotech exposure
– Team work, collaboration, and social skills
– Fun and friendships with other science enthusiasts
Engaging
Intro to Cell Biology is an excellent course that provides a clear and engaging introduction to the fundamental building blocks of life. The content is well-structured, making complex topics like cell structure, metabolism, and molecular processes easy to understand. It’s a great starting point for anyone interested in biology!
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