STEM I

STEM with Scientific and Technical Writing, taught by Dr. Crowthers, combines scientific research, engineering, and advanced writing skills. During the first part of the year, we complete an independent research project, where we analyze existing studies, design experiments, collect data, and communicate our results. This work prepares us to present at the February school-wide science fair, with opportunities to advance to regional, state, and even international competitions. During this period, we also are assigned with a small assistive device project that introduces us to the skills such as prototyping, engineering, and quantitative testing needed for the AT project at the second half of the year.

QUAD CHART

Quad Chart

My independent research project is biology related with focus on the controversy surrounding hormone blockers and their potential effects on memory. Because the long-term developmental impacts are still unknown, despite evidence of short-term memory loss, I wanted to investigate this question using a controlled model. I chose to study this through Drosophila in order to avoid ethical concerns and confounding variables associated with human research. This quad chart was assigned by Dr. C to showcase all the details of our independent research project so far—including our research question, hypothesis, methodology, preliminary data, etc. Click on the image for a bigger look at my quad chart!