Student Training Academy for Research in Science (STARS)

匹兹堡州立大学将启动为期三周的住宿 青年学者项目在化学和生物学为36名学生进入 八、九年级。 学生对科学的兴趣，信心和热情将 提高。 选择这一年龄组是为了影响未来的课程 选择. 参与者学习基础研究方法，获得纪律 内容，并在高级教师的指导下进行研究。 道德考量融入日常活动。 特别 会议侧重于价值观和哲学从业者和公民 必须考虑。 职业探索机会包括发展 “个人计划”和访问区域从业人员的科学，看看 “科学家做什么。" 后续工作包括学校访问、校园演讲者和学生 在少年科学院的演讲。 项目评估 包括短期和长期随访。

The Pittsburgh State University will initiate a three-week, residential Young Scholars project in Chemistry and Biology for 36 students entering grades 8,9. The students' interest, confidence, and enthusiasm for science will be heightened. This age group was selected to affect future curricula choices. Participants learn basic research methodology, gain discipline content, and perform research under the direction of senior faculty. Ethical considerations are integrated into daily activities. Special sessions focus on the values and philosophies practitioners and citizens must consider. Career Exploration opportunities include developing "Personal Plans" and visits to regional practitioners of science to see "what scientists do." Follow-up involves school visits, campus speakers, and student presentations in the Junior Science Academy. Project assessment includes short and long term follow up.