Research Science Club:
Advisor: Name:
Erin Kirchmer
Janice Dunbar		 Extension:
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Student Leaders: Nicole Donohue, Daniela Pava, Karen Murillo, May Yeung
Meeting Days: Tuesdays 10:40 - 11:30 in Room 102
Mission: The purpose of the club is for students to investigate and carry out research studies that are designed by the faculty and students of Morristown High School.  The intention of this club is to foster scientific practices amongst teachers and students beyond the classroom. The proposed outcome is for students to find intellectual fulfillment by engaging in scientific research. The data collected by students and faculty will also be used for student analysis and comparison in The Science Academy, at Morristown High School.
This research conducted will be funded by the individual students and faculty with the assistance of funds made available through different grant foundations.  
According to The National Student Research Center students that conduct research and who are scientifically and technologically literate, possess a repertoire of socially relevant knowledge and critical problem solving skills. Student based research allows students to acquire the ability to apply scientific thought and technological skills in a creative and productive way towards the betterment of their personal lives and the society in which they live. Thus promoting students with "twenty-first century" attitudes, values, beliefs, skills, and global perspectives which will help them grow up to be rational and loving adults who care about themselves, their fellow humans, the environment, and the world as a whole.
Club Happenings:
  • Monthly Submission of "Current Issues in Teenage Health" to Broadcaster and Spotlight:
    • The Research Science Club has teamed up with the Science Academy and the Morristown High School Health Office to bring students and faculty members current issues in teenage health. Each edition of the Spotlight and Broadcaster will have a feature article that will provide the reader with information regarding issues that teens face regarding their health. Articles are written by members of the research science club who provide information regarding the topic, recommendations made by scientists in the field and a source list for more information.
  • Research of possible travel studies:
    • Thailand Habitat Destruction Investigation
    • Antarctica Retracing Shackleton's Steps
  • Investigation of student grant foundations:
    • Young Science Achievers Program
    • New Jersey Academy of Junior Scientists
Links: Coming soon