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Overview -High School Research Academy for Students and Teachers
Welcome to the CBST High School Biophotonics Research Academy for Students and Teachers
The High School Biophotonics Research Academy is a high school enrichment program that challenges students’ ideas about careers in science and demonstrates the relevance of Biophotonics in medicine, industry, and research. This two-year program engages students in inquiry-oriented activities and research projects. The program currently is being tested in an after school environment and as a science elective course. During the first year students meet for 200 hours (five hours per week). The curriculum emphasizes information technology, science processes and biology/physics concepts, through studying the applied field of Biophotonics. During the second year, students have an opportunity to continue their research projects and enter local, state, and national competitions and/or participate in internships as they become available and match students' skill sets. Experiences in both years encourage students to consider study and careers in Biophotonics.
The Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology (CBST), Center High School, East Oakland Community High School, the Environmental Sciences Information Technology Activities (ESITA) project located at the Lawrence Hall of Science, and local industries indicating an interest in partnering with the project (Affymetrix, Stanford Photonics).
Central Goal
The central goal of the Biophotonics Research Academy is to attract underrepresented students, from grades 10-12, into the field of Biophotonics by equipping them with the education and field experiences they need to be successful applicants to post-secondary institutions or industry.
Program Activities
During
the first year students (1) engage in inquiry-oriented activities;
(2)are introduced to research and industry opportunities through
field-study trips and interaction with CBST research scientists ; and
(3) work in small research teams to design systematic investigations of
a Biophotonics-related phenomenon. The year culminates with a research
symposium and a publication of the students’ research reports. Students
who successfully complete the first year will be offered an internship
for a second year of study.
During the summer of the second year, students may continue with their research studies during CBST-sponsored high-school summer research workshops. Students interested in continuing with the program for a second year may particiapte as Research Associates at the sponsoring school. Depending on availability, internships may be offered to students who have participated in CBST research academy work.
In collaboration with the Edward Teller Educational Center at LLNL, CBST sponsors Research Academies for 7-14 teachers who are interested in learning more about Biophotonics and how to bring this exciting field to their students. For more information and to sign-up for these professional development opportunities please visit http://etec.ucdavis.edu/academies/biophotonics.lasso
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Please contact Marco Molinaro for more information.